Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day Rescheduled for October 24

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, October 16th, 2026

The Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection Day, originally 
scheduled for October 10th and canceled due to weather, has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. 

The Department of Public Works and Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission drive-thru event will take place at the Columbus Recycling and Sustainability Center, 8001 Pine Grove Way, Columbus, GA 31907. 

Columbus residents may bring the following items for proper disposal or recycling: 
• Household cleaning products; lawn care and pool chemicals; fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. 
• Latex and oil-based paint, paint thinners and furniture stripper. 
• Automotive fluids, oil filters and car batteries. 
• Computers, printers, fax machines, copiers and other consumer electronics. 
Television will not be accepted. 

Residents are also encouraged to bring gently used shoes to support Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission’s 2026 Shoe Recycle Campaign. 

For additional information, contact Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission at 706-225-4008 or [email protected].