Recycling Requirements: Dublin vs Westerville
How do recycling requirements rules compare between Dublin, OH and Westerville, OH?
Dublin has fewer restrictions than Westerville.
Dublin, OH
Franklin County
Dublin recycling is single-stream (all accepted materials in one cart) and is not mandatory. SWACO guidelines apply: cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and jugs, metal cans, glass bottles. No plastic bags in cart.
View full Dublin rules →Westerville, OH
Franklin County
Curbside recycling is mandatory in Westerville for residential properties served by city collection. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles, and plastics 1 through 7 under SWACO guidelines. No bagged recyclables.
View full Westerville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dublin | Westerville |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Single-stream SWACO | - |
| Mandatory | No, voluntary | Yes for city service |
| Accepted | Cardboard, paper, 1 and 2 plastics, metal, glass | - |
| Not Accepted | Plastic bags, styrofoam, textiles | - |
| Contamination | Warning tag, possible removal | - |
| System | - | Single-stream SWACO |
| Cart | - | 95 gal blue |
| Frequency | - | Weekly |
| No Bags | - | Loose items only |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dublin FAQ
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Dublin?
Dublin code enforcement at (614) 410-4400 handles complaints.
Westerville FAQ
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Westerville?
Westerville code enforcement at (614) 901-6400 handles complaints.
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