Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Rumpke Waste & Recycling on E 5th Ave is a Columbus recycling center used by residents and small businesses looking to keep stuff out of the landfill. Located in the city, it handles typical curbside-type materials and a few extra items that recycling centers often take. People drop off cardboard, paper, plastics, glass and metals, and many places like this also accept electronics or offer seasonal programs for bulky items.

Drive up the entrance and there’s a small booth where vehicles are directed before pulling into the yard; there’s usually a scale somewhere near the entry so expect to slow down twice if loads are weighed. The site is industrial - concrete bays, roll-off containers, and rows of large recycling bins - not a tidy retail space. Recyclables are sorted into separate containers, with cardboard and mixed paper usually kept apart from glass and plastic. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busier, so lines and a bit of waiting are common.