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Christmas Tree Recycling in Columbus, OH

Older informationLast checked Oct 14, 2026

10 drop-off sites and curbside pickup in 2023–24.

Earlier dates weren't posted. The 2026–27 dates are not posted yet. Official page
10drop-off sites
Yescurbside pickup
Checkwho can use the sites
2023–24season shown

Drop-off Sites

2 of 10 have no street address to show on the map.

SiteAddressHoursDirections
Kurtz Bros. - Dublin
See note on Kurtz Bros. spelling and residency.		6279 Houchard Rd., DublinNot listedDirections
Kurtz Bros. - Groveport
Source spells the name 'Kurts Bros.'; a 2019 city bulletin used 'Kurtz Bros.' and said these sites may ask for proof of Columbus/Franklin County residency.		2850 Rohr Road, GroveportNot listedDirections
Kurtz Bros. - Westerville
See note on Kurtz Bros. spelling and residency.		6055-C Westerville Rd., WestervilleNot listedDirections
Mulch Manufacturing Inc.
Listed with Kurtz Bros. in the 2023 article.		6747 Taylor Road S.W., ColumbusNot listedDirections
Ohio Mulch - Harrisburg Pike
City not stated in source.		2541 Harrisburg PikeNot listedDirections
Ohio Mulch - Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd.
City not stated in source.		537 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Rd.Not listedDirections
Ohio Mulch - Roberts Rd.
Listed in Dec 2023 NBC4 article; hours not given.		4120 Roberts Rd., ColumbusNot listedDirections
Ohio Mulch - Universal Rd.
City not stated in source.		1600 Universal Rd.Not listedDirections
Ohio Mulch - Westerville Rd.
City not stated in source.		4665 Westerville Rd.Not listedDirections
SWACO Recycling Convenience Center
Listed in Dec 2023 NBC4 article.		2566 Jackson Pike, ColumbusNot listedDirections

Before You Go

  • Remove all lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations
  • Trees taller than 8 ft must be cut in half for curbside
  • Trees in plastic bags will not be collected
  • Set out before 6 a.m. on regular yard waste day

Curbside Pickup

Rumpke collects trees free on the regular yard waste day after the holiday; set out by 6 a.m.

Getting Your Tree Ready

We have not found this year's drop-off sites or pickup days for Columbus yet. These steps are common to Christmas tree recycling programs. Take off all lights, tinsel, ornaments and the tree stand. Leave the tree unbagged, because programs that chip trees into mulch generally ask for them loose. Check with Columbus or its county for the dates and places that apply this season, since they change from one year to the next.

What Happens to the Trees

Central Ohio trees are chopped and composted, with the compost sold the following year (per an undated 10TV item).

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