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The Official BlueSky account of the Columbus Department of Public Service.
DPS in November, working hard to serve and engage our residents every day.🍂That's a wrap on fall 2025! #teamdps
November 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The Annual Snow Roadeo presents drivers with maneuverability challenges that prepare them to hit the streets. The bullseye barrel push gives drivers the opportunity to measure their sense of awareness with their plows.❄️ #SnowWarriors
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We supported the food giveaway today, Nov 24, by collecting & distributing over 2,000 pounds of non-perishable food & toiletries. Residents can stop by Ft Hayes from 3-5 p.m. while supplies last. Donations will continue to be accepted at both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers.
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Reminder: We are still accepting pumpkins to be composted for FREE through the end of November at these three locations!

As we switch our decor from pumpkins to poinsettias, let's do it sustainably!🎃🎄
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Georgesville Waste and Reuse Convenience Center will be closed today, Saturday, November 22. Please use the Alum Creek location which is open from 10 AM to 6 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
November 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're wrapping up concrete work on Indianola Ave and will be back in the spring to complete resurfacing!🚧These curb bump-outs are a @visionzerocbus.bsky.social safety improvement that shorten crossing distance for pedestrians and visually narrow the road to reduce driver speed. #VisionZero
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
***SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATION***

The City of Columbus trash collection service, weekly recycling and biweekly yard waste service will not be provided on Thursday, November 27, in observance of Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Free food drive-the event this Monday, Nov. 24 from 3-5 p.m. at Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, 546 Jack Gibbs Blvd. Fresh produce, frozen meals, pantry items and diapers. No registration required. Just drive in or walk up. Limited supplies, First come, first served.
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Food for Thought: One in seven of our neighbors struggles to put food on the table. 🍽️ By recycling food waste, we can extend landfill life and support families in need. Small steps like this help build a stronger, healthier community. Find your Food Scrap Drop-Off site at columbus.gov/foodwaste
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our Auxiliary Snow Warrior Dispatchers training hard!👏 Auxiliary Snow Warriors are staff who volunteer to help clear our roads during a snow event. Dispatchers help run our Warrior Watch and are the key communication link between drivers and maintenance outposts. #SnowWarriors
November 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Our Infrastructure Management Admin discusses with the American Public Works Association how our team looks for creative and collaborative opportunities to share information and showcase our #SnowWarriors when snow and ice hit the ground.👏❄️ Read here:
OPEN YOUR WINTER TOOLBOX: Creative Public Communications by Columbus Builds Greater Trust in the City’s Snow and Ice Operations
Scott Tourville Administrator Division of Infrastructure Management City of Columbus, Ohio A social media video inspired by the memorable 1980s TV action series The A-Team to spotlight City of Columbus Snow Warriors . . . an opportunity for local media to drive city snowplows on a challenging obstac...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
In our eighth episode of the Director's Diary, Director Scocco takes us to the Annual Snow Roadeo, the final and most difficult test in our Snow Warrior training. ❄️🚚#DirectorsDiaries #PublicServiceInAction #teamDPS #SnowWarriors
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It's America Recycles Day!

When you fill up your blue bin with recyclables, you make every day America Recycles Day. Celebrate and learn how to recycle right at columbus.gov/recycle
November 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Congrats to our Central Outpost Night Shift crewmember Matt Melchiorre on his championship win at this year's Central Ohio Chapter of the American Public Works Association Joint Roadeo! Our top driver making DPS proud!💪 #SnowWarriors
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Over the last week, our team helped collect and distribute over 6 tons of non-perishable food to community members. This effort helped feed hundreds of families facing hunger. We are happy to do our part to serve!
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We hosted our second annual Central Ohio Snow Plow Roadeo and snow emergency briefing in collaboration with the Central Ohio Chapter of APWA! Congrats to one of our very own #SnowWarriors, Matt Melchiorre, who took home first place! Central Ohio is ready for winter!
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🚦 **Traffic Alert** 🚦

Closures from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16 for Columbus Hot Chocolate Run.
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Mayor Ginther welcomes waste and recycling leaders from across the U.S. and Canada at RCon here in Columbus. As a leader in waste collection and diversion, our city is proud to host this event from the Solid Waste Association of North America! #SWANARCon
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
5 city outposts. 2 days. 1 trophy. The annual Snow Roadeo is not just the Snow Warriors' final training, but a heated competition for the ultimate bragging rights. Each driver's final points contribute to their outpost's total score. Our training is a team effort!❄️ #SnowWarriors
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Thank you, veterans, for your service and dedication to our country! We honor and appreciate all our veterans, past and present, for their commitment to protect and serve. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
♻️❄️Snow got you excited for the holiday season? Testing out your lights and finding some don't work? We'll recycle them!🎄♻️

Drop them off for FREE at one of our Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers, located at 1550 Georgesville Rd OR 2100 Alum Creek Dr.
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Our Department, along with our Keep Columbus Beautiful program, is proud to support the City's response to the SNAP and food emergency by supporting food collections, transporting food, collecting recycling at giveaways, and more. It's just one more way we are serving our community.
November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Did you know? Our Snow Warriors complete an annual obstacle course, aka the Snow Roadeo, to prepare for obstacles they will encounter on Columbus streets.❄️ Drivers start earning points from the second they get behind the wheel. #SnowWarriors
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Before -> Install -> After😍
@visionzerocbus.bsky.social safety improvements were installed at intersections along Ohio and Champion Avenues, including new all-way stop signs and curb bump-outs, which slow driver speeds by visually narrowing the road and reduce crossing distance for pedestrians.
November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
***SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATION***

The City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day, but recycling and yard waste pickup will still occur as scheduled.
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM