Keep Columbus Beautiful
@keepcbusbeautiful.bsky.social
A City of Columbus community improvement and sustainability program working to Keep Columbus Beautiful.
Our signature early Spring cleanup event is coming back on Saturday, March 21 at Wolfe Park. Save the date and get ready to Kick Butt Columbus!
January 30, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Our signature early Spring cleanup event is coming back on Saturday, March 21 at Wolfe Park. Save the date and get ready to Kick Butt Columbus!
We are just one week away from our 40th Anniversary Celebration and can't wait to see you! Make sure you RSVP to let us know if you are able to make it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7WRsyd_SGkS6eIkL7DqDtKnOUr5fr01t-XU7rUD0C1uMjsA/viewform
January 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM
We are just one week away from our 40th Anniversary Celebration and can't wait to see you! Make sure you RSVP to let us know if you are able to make it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7WRsyd_SGkS6eIkL7DqDtKnOUr5fr01t-XU7rUD0C1uMjsA/viewform
Unfortunately, we think about all of the items sent to the landfill that could have been reused, repurposed, or recycled every single day.
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Unfortunately, we think about all of the items sent to the landfill that could have been reused, repurposed, or recycled every single day.
Bring your food scraps to one of the city’s free drop-off sites before the snow starts falling.
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Bring your food scraps to one of the city’s free drop-off sites before the snow starts falling.
Litter is not only bad for our environment but it’s illegal.
January 22, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Litter is not only bad for our environment but it’s illegal.
We get a lot of questions about where exactly the city’s free food scraps drop-off locations are located—here are some pointers. Even more info can be found at columbus.gov/foodwaste
January 21, 2026 at 6:51 PM
We get a lot of questions about where exactly the city’s free food scraps drop-off locations are located—here are some pointers. Even more info can be found at columbus.gov/foodwaste
We turn 40 this year and want to celebrate with all our amazing volunteers and community partners on Thursday, February 5. RSVP today https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7WRsyd_SGkS6eIkL7DqDtKnOUr5fr01t-XU7rUD0C1uMjsA/viewform
January 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
We turn 40 this year and want to celebrate with all our amazing volunteers and community partners on Thursday, February 5. RSVP today https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7WRsyd_SGkS6eIkL7DqDtKnOUr5fr01t-XU7rUD0C1uMjsA/viewform
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., our Keep Columbus Beautiful office will be closed today, Monday, January 19, and both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, re-opening on Wednesday, January 21.
January 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., our Keep Columbus Beautiful office will be closed today, Monday, January 19, and both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers will be closed on Tuesday, January 20, re-opening on Wednesday, January 21.
PSA: Always breakdown cardboard boxes when putting them in a recycling bin, cart, or dumpster to recycle right!
January 16, 2026 at 12:33 PM
PSA: Always breakdown cardboard boxes when putting them in a recycling bin, cart, or dumpster to recycle right!
Wishing our very own Sustainable Amy a very happy birthday! Thank you for helping us Keep Columbus Beautiful! n
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Wishing our very own Sustainable Amy a very happy birthday! Thank you for helping us Keep Columbus Beautiful! n
The City of Columbus has free food scraps drop-off locations across our communities. Find your closest one and start diverting wasted food from the landfill today! Learn more at columbus.gov/foodwaste
January 14, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The City of Columbus has free food scraps drop-off locations across our communities. Find your closest one and start diverting wasted food from the landfill today! Learn more at columbus.gov/foodwaste
Bulk trash items don’t just magically get picked up—you need to schedule a free collection using the city’s 311 system online at 311.columbus.gov or by calling 614-645-3111.
January 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Bulk trash items don’t just magically get picked up—you need to schedule a free collection using the city’s 311 system online at 311.columbus.gov or by calling 614-645-3111.
Happy National Houseplant Appreciation Day from Phil Meeyup and some of our office plants!
January 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Happy National Houseplant Appreciation Day from Phil Meeyup and some of our office plants!
Watch out for those full recycling bins on this windy day!
January 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Watch out for those full recycling bins on this windy day!
The City's Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers are helping reduce wasted food and feeding our community by accepting non-perishable food and toiletry donations through a partnership with Columbus Food Rescue and Local Matters.
January 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The City's Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers are helping reduce wasted food and feeding our community by accepting non-perishable food and toiletry donations through a partnership with Columbus Food Rescue and Local Matters.
Thank you to everyone who brought pumpkins to be composted and kept out of the landfill!
January 8, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Thank you to everyone who brought pumpkins to be composted and kept out of the landfill!
We are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year with a fun celebration on Thursday, February 5 at 5 p.m. Let us know if you can make! RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7WRsyd_SGkS6eIkL7DqDtKnOUr5fr01t-XU7rUD0C1uMjsA/viewform
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
We are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year with a fun celebration on Thursday, February 5 at 5 p.m. Let us know if you can make! RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7WRsyd_SGkS6eIkL7DqDtKnOUr5fr01t-XU7rUD0C1uMjsA/viewform
The 2025 numbers are in and over 9,400 volunteers collected a whopping 496,111 pounds of litter. Their impressive efforts not only helped keep Columbus beautiful but built community strength that makes our city shine. Thank you to everyone who helped make last year amazing!
January 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The 2025 numbers are in and over 9,400 volunteers collected a whopping 496,111 pounds of litter. Their impressive efforts not only helped keep Columbus beautiful but built community strength that makes our city shine. Thank you to everyone who helped make last year amazing!
January 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
We’re curious about your trashiest New Year’s resolutions for 2026! We’ve got a few ideas, but we’d love to hear yours too!
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
We’re curious about your trashiest New Year’s resolutions for 2026! We’ve got a few ideas, but we’d love to hear yours too!
Happy New Year from all of us at Keep Columbus Beautiful! Our office and both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers will be closed today to celebrate the holiday, but we will be back tomorrow ready to make 2026 the best it can be.
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Happy New Year from all of us at Keep Columbus Beautiful! Our office and both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers will be closed today to celebrate the holiday, but we will be back tomorrow ready to make 2026 the best it can be.
That’s a wrap on 2025–a year full of amazing volunteers participating in cleanups, learning how to recycle right, joining our compost efforts, and helping keep Columbus beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful year!
December 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
That’s a wrap on 2025–a year full of amazing volunteers participating in cleanups, learning how to recycle right, joining our compost efforts, and helping keep Columbus beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful year!
We know you're going to be recycling a lot of non-foil wrapping paper and cardboard this week, so remember to break down those boxes and never put recyclables in a bag—keep them loose to recycle right!
December 29, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We know you're going to be recycling a lot of non-foil wrapping paper and cardboard this week, so remember to break down those boxes and never put recyclables in a bag—keep them loose to recycle right!
From Phil Meeyup and all of us at Keep Columbus Beautiful, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Our office and both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers will be closed for today's holiday.
December 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
From Phil Meeyup and all of us at Keep Columbus Beautiful, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! Our office and both Waste and Reuse Convenience Centers will be closed for today's holiday.
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season from all of us at Keep Columbus Beautiful!
December 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season from all of us at Keep Columbus Beautiful!