Columbia, MO trash pickup schedule

Columbia trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 130,851 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Columbia Utilities, Solid Waste Utility collects residential curbside trash and recycling (city-provided roll carts for trash since March 2024; recycling in blue bags, fibers bundled).¹²
How often	Trash weekly (recycling goes out on the same appointed trash collection day each week), recycling weekly, on the regular refuse collection day (resumed June 15, 2026; previously every other week)⁹¹⁵
Set out	no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before and no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day; carts removed from the curb by 10:00 p.m. on collection day; 3 ft between carts, 8 ft from other objects¹⁶
Your pickup day	App: CoMo Recycle and Trash⁹
Holidays	No further 2026 holidays are on the city’s list. See the 2026 table.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 5 listed (hours and fees).

Columbia holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	On a city-observed holiday that falls on a collection weekday, residential curbside trash and recycling are not collected that day and collection is delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Some holidays (2026: Juneteenth, Independence Day observed July 3) carry no delay; the city announces each holiday in a press release.⁸
Official notice	como.gov (Per-holiday notices: news.gocolumbiamo.com)
Previous	Residential curbside trash and recycling will not be collected on the observed holiday and will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.¹ Collections will resume Nov. 28 and will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.² Residential curbside trash will not be collected on the observed holidays and will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.³

Columbia trash pickup on holidays, 2026
Holiday	Date	Pickup	What the city says
New Year's Day	Thu, Jan 1, 2026	Delayed one day	Thursday Jan. 1: no residential trash collection; rest of week delayed one day. Landfill closed.³
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Mon, Jan 19, 2026	Delayed one day	Landfill closed Jan. 19.⁴
Presidents' Day	Mon, Feb 16, 2026	Not on the city’s list	Not on the city’s list for this year
Memorial Day	Mon, May 25, 2026	Delayed one day	Landfill closed May 25.⁵
Juneteenth	Fri, Jun 19, 2026	No change	Trash and recycling collected June 19; landfill open.⁶
Independence Day (Fourth of July)	Fri, Jul 3, 2026	No change	Observed Friday July 3: all residential and commercial collections run; landfill open normal hours.⁷
Labor Day	Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Delayed one day	Trash and recycling; landfill closed Sept. 7.⁸
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day	Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Veterans Day	Wed, Nov 11, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Thanksgiving Day	Thu, Nov 26, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above
Christmas Day	Fri, Dec 25, 2026	No dated list; see the city’s rule	See the city’s rule above

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: City offices closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Vete…, City offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holi…, City offices closed Dec. 25 (Christmas) and Jan. 1 (New Ye…, City offices closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther…, City offices closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memori…, City offices closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Junet…, City offices closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day (2…, City offices closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day (2026 pr…, Ordinance No. 025291 (Council Bill B54-23A) amending Chapt… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Columbia

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online¹⁶
How to request	schedule at least one week ahead; the request must list the number and type of items; collected on the first available date; set items out no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup, visible and within 15 ft of the back of curb or alley (how to request - phone/app/online - not confirmed)¹⁶
Limits	normal household items too large for the refuse cart; items that generally cannot be handled by two people do not qualify; one free bulky item per year for each curbside customer¹⁶
Fees	one bulky item per year free; each additional scheduled bulky item collection: $21.50 for the first item plus $5.00 per additional item. Major appliances (separate curbside pickup with permit): $29.00 per appliance with refrigerant, $21.50 per appliance without (ordinance effective 2024-03-04; no later change found)¹⁶
Not accepted	construction, demolition or remodeling materials; felled trees; large automobile parts; hazardous materials; items that generally cannot be handled by two people¹⁶

Sources: Ordinance No. 025291 (Council Bill B54-23A) amending Chapt… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Columbia

Pickup	weekly, on the regular refuse collection day (resumed June 15, 2026; previously every other week)¹⁵
Type	sorted: containers in blue recycling bags; mixed fibers (cardboard, newspaper, office paper) bundled separately in a box or paper bag⁹
Glass	not accepted curbside; free drop-off in Ripple Glass purple bins at the landfill (5700 Peabody Road) and 1242 Ashland Rd (University of Missouri Contractor Parking area)¹¹
Plastics	plastic bottles and containers (bottles, detergent/milk/shampoo containers); no yogurt cups, tubs, clamshells, black plastic or Styrofoam. City drop-off events accepted #1 and #2 bottles/containers with screw-on lids.¹⁵

Accepted

Plastic bottles (such as soft drink, water or soda bottles) - in blue bags⁹
Plastic containers (such as detergent, milk or shampoo bottles) - in blue bags⁹
Aluminum beverage cans and metal food cans - in blue bags⁹
Mixed fibers: cardboard (flattened), newspaper, office paper - bundled in a box or paper bag, not in blue bags¹⁵

Not accepted

Glass bottles¹⁵
Glass jars¹⁵
Yogurt cups¹⁵
Clamshell produce containers¹⁵
Dairy product tubs¹⁵
Black plastics or takeout containers¹⁵
Styrofoam containers¹⁵
Packaging material¹⁵
Plastic bags¹⁵
Trash¹⁵

Programs

Ripple Glass free glass drop-off bins (transparent glass of any color, empty, lids removed; no opaque glass, porcelain or window glass)¹⁰

Sources: Weekly recycling collection to begin June 15 (2026 press r…, City partners with Ripple Glass for glass recycling (2026 …, City adds second Ripple Glass bin for glass recycling (202…, Updated Columbia Recycling Information (BeHeard CoMo proje… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	drop-off: City yard waste sites at the Landfill (5700 Peabody Rd.), Parkside (1001 Parkside Drive) and Capen Park (1900 Capen Park Drive); curbside: bagged yard waste inside the refuse cart (see rules)¹³
Season	Not published by the city (official page)
How often	Not published by the city (official page)
Rules	curbside: yard waste in bags must go inside the refuse cart with the lid fully closed; bags on top of or beside the cart are not collected (separate yard-waste drop-off sites listed under 'offered')¹⁶
Food scraps	Not published by the city (official page)
Christmas trees	2025-26 season: live trees stripped of decorations (and tree stands) can be dropped at the yard waste drop-off centers (Capen Park, Parkside or the landfill), or cut to fit in the roll cart; artificial trees and wreaths go in normal trash. 2026-27 not yet published.³
Leaf collection	Not published by the city (official page)

Sources: City offices closed Dec. 25 (Christmas) and Jan. 1 (New Ye…, Temporary closure announced for yard waste sites (2026 pre…, Ordinance No. 025291 (Council Bill B54-23A) amending Chapt… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Columbia Landfill

Type	Landfill
Run by	The city
Address	5700 Peabody Road, Columbia, MO · Map¹⁰
Hours	Drop-off 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat (closed on city delaying holidays)¹⁰
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Ripple Glass bin - landfill complex

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	5700 Peabody Road (enter via scalehouse ramp) · Map¹⁰
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	free (vehicle is weighed, no charge)¹⁰

Ripple Glass bin - University of Missouri Contractor Parking

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	1242 Ashland Rd, Columbia, MO · Map¹¹
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	free¹¹

Yard waste drop-off - Parkside

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	1001 Parkside Drive · Map¹³
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Yard waste drop-off - Capen Park

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	1900 Capen Park Drive · Map¹³
Hours	Not published by the city (official page)
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: City partners with Ripple Glass for glass recycling (2026 …, City adds second Ripple Glass bin for glass recycling (202…, Temporary closure announced for yard waste sites (2026 pre… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	como.gov (or Contact Center 573-874-2489)¹⁴
Phone	573-874-CITY (2489), City Contact Center; email [email protected]⁸
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	como.gov¹²

Sources: City offices closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day (2026 pr…, Roll cart delivery begins Monday, Jan. 29 (2024 press rele…, Refuse collection update for Thursday and Friday customers… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All Missouri cities: Missouri trash pickup schedules.

Columbia trash pickup FAQ

Is trash picked up on New Year's Day 2026 in Columbia?

New Year's Day falls on Thu, Jan 1, 2026. Delayed one day: Thursday Jan. 1: no residential trash collection; rest of week delayed one day. Landfill closed.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Columbia?

On-call pickup: call or book online. schedule at least one week ahead; the request must list the number and type of items; collected on the first available date; set items out no earlier than 24 hours before the scheduled pickup, visible and within 15 ft of the back of curb or alley (how to request - phone/app/online - not confirmed) Fees: one bulky item per year free; each additional scheduled bulky item collection: $21.50 for the first item plus $5.00 per additional item. Major appliances (separate curbside pickup with permit): $29.00 per appliance with refrigerant, $21.50 per appliance without (ordinance effective 2024-03-04; no later change found).

Does Columbia recycle glass?

Glass: not accepted curbside; free drop-off in Ripple Glass purple bins at the landfill (5700 Peabody Road) and 1242 Ashland Rd (University of Missouri Contractor Parking area).

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Columbia?

Use the city’s online form (como.gov) or call 573-874-CITY (2489), City Contact Center; email [email protected].

Sources

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City offices closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day (2025 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 27-28 (2025 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed Dec. 25 (Christmas) and Jan. 1 (New Year's Day) (press release 2025-12-22)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City offices closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Weekly recycling collection to begin June 15 (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City partners with Ripple Glass for glass recycling (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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City adds second Ripple Glass bin for glass recycling (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Roll cart delivery begins Monday, Jan. 29 (2024 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Temporary closure announced for yard waste sites (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Refuse collection update for Thursday and Friday customers (2026 press release)City · news.gocolumbiamo.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Updated Columbia Recycling Information (BeHeard CoMo project page)City · beheard.como.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Ordinance No. 025291 (Council Bill B54-23A) amending Chapter 22, residential curbside refuse collection (effective 2024-03-04) - enacted PDFCity · gocolumbiamo.legistar1.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Columbia Legistar: Chapter 22 amendments since 2023 incl. Ord. No. 026360 (B167-26A, solid waste rates eff. 2026-10-01)City · gocolumbiamo.legistar1.com · checked October 30, 2026

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