BCSWMD provides curbside collection of cardboard and office paper to businesses located within the City of Columbus. Each location is eligible for pick-up up to 3 times per week. The Commercial Cardboard & Office Paper Program is free of charge.

BCSWMD will provide a dumpster if one is available, or the participating business can purchase a rear load container of size that works for their cardboard and paper use. BCSWMD will provide "cardboard only" decals to communicate the purpose of the container.

Materials Accepted:

• Corrugated Cardboard - Must be flattened with all Styrofoam, wood, and other non-cardboard packing material removed.
• Paperboard - Must be flattened and inserts removed.
• White Paper - Staples are OK. No paper clips. Place in clear bag. Do not overfill bag.
• Computer Paper - Includes computer paper with bars. Place in clear bag. Do not overfill bag.
• Mixed Office Paper - Includes colored paper, carbonless forms, flyers and Post-it notes. Place in a clear bag. Do not overfill bag.
• Junk Mail - Includes envelopes with windows, brochures. Must be all paper. No CD's. Place in a clear bag. Do not overfill bag.
• Shredded Paper - Any color. Place in a clear bag. Do not overfill bag.
• Magazines - Must be separated from all other paper. Double bag. Only fill 1/3 of bag.

Materials NOT Accepted:

• paper towels, napkins, tissue or toilet paper
• potato chip bags, candy wrappers
• plastic wrap, plastic bags
• hanging files with metal tabs
• Styrofoam
• wood, lumber
• gift-wrap
• newspaper
• books, catalogs, manuals, or phone books
• glass
• electronics
• metal-scrap, cans, nuts, bolts
• NO TRASH!

For more information or to participate, call 812-376-2614.