COLUMBUS, Ind. – The City of Columbus Department of Public Works is resuming its 96-gallon yard waste toter lid swap project from last year. Residents with 96-gallon yard waste toters still sporting non-orange lids are encouraged to place them at the curb on their regular trash day for a swift replacement by department crews.
Changing the color of the yard waste toter lid to orange will simplify the toter system and reduce the number of lid colors from four to three. The change to a distinct orange color will help both crews and residents differentiate between the toters more effectively.
Concerns over trash contamination at the compost site have prompted this change. Residents are reminded to use the correct toters: black lids for trash, green lids for recycling, and orange lids for yard waste. Mixing waste in the wrong toters may result in non-collection.
The city is currently working to find a solution for 64-gallon and 48-gallon toter lids. Updates will be provided once a resolution is reached.
For further information or assistance, contact the Columbus Department of Public Works here.
