Trash & Recycling in Franklin County, OH (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Franklin County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Franklin County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Dumpster Rules
Franklin County zoning requires dumpsters in qualifying districts to sit beside or behind the building, on a screened concrete pad, and stay under eight feet tall.
Franklin County Dumpster Placement Standards
Some RestrictionsFranklin County Zoning Resolution § 505.022
Dumpsters must comply with the following requirements: Located to the side or rear of the building served. When located in side yards, the dumpster must be setback from the front of the building a minimum distance of 50 percent of the building depth. Located on a concrete pad within the screened area required in Section 505.024 Centered within the screened area through the use of parking blocks...
Trash & Recycling by City in Franklin County
1 cities in Franklin County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Franklin County ordinances
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