Neighborhood Cleanup Program

This program will return with the City’s 2024 fiscal year – stay tuned for details! 

The City of Columbia  is committed to maintaining neighborhoods as clean and safe places to live, work and raise a family.  Neighborhood cleanups are also a great way for neighbors to get out and meet each other while providing a valuable public service. 

Program requirements

  • Dumpsters and other cleanup materials provided by the City are to be used for residential cleanup projects only.
  • City staff will determine best locations for dumpster placement. Dumpsters will be placed in the street whenever possible—if placement on private property is the best option, neighborhood leaders will be responsible for obtaining permission from the property owner.
  • Residents must bring their items for disposal to the dumpster or be left at the curb for pickup. Volunteers should not enter private property to pick up items for disposal.
  • The project coordinator must assume responsibility for the following:
    • Submission of a written authorization from property owner for the placement of dumpster on private property (if applicable).
    • Communication to residents about the date and other details of the cleanup. This could be done via e-mail if the association has a complete contact list or through leaving flyers at each residence.
    • Ensure that the dumpster does not become overloaded or contaminated with prohibited materials (see disposal requirements).

Disposal requirements

Acceptable materials to be placed in dumpster:

  • Bagged or boxed trash.
  • Unusable furniture.
  • Mattresses/box springs.
  • Toys, swing sets, misc. junk.
  • Un-repairable items (bicycles, BBQ grills, etc.).
  • Grass, leaves, plant and shrub trimmings, tree branches

Items requiring special pick-up (arrangements to be made prior to event):

  • Electronics
  • Appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers)
  • Tires

For additional information or to inquire about the above program, please contact Bill Cantin, Neighborhood Communications Coordinator, at Bill.Cantin@CoMo.gov or 573.874.7248opens phone dialer.

Hazardous waste removal IS NOT allowed under the Neighborhood Cleanup Program, but can be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste collection the first and third Saturdays of each month, April through November from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Collections are held at the 1313 Lakeview Dr., near the City Power Plant.