Columbus Public Service
The Official BlueSky account of the Columbus Department of Public Service.
- A huge and heartfelt shout-out to our incredible #SnowWarriors, who worked tirelessly around the clock to keep our city moving smoothly, even when Mother Nature threw the fiercest snowstorm our way. Thank you, Snow Warriors! 📸BTS from our Plow Mode music video
- The results of our downtown snow hauling operation😱 When do you bet Mount McCoy will finally be melted? Drop your guess in the comments!
- Now THAT'S a LOT of snow! Crews have been hauling excess snow out of downtown since Monday, one block at a time. This is the first time we've had to haul snow since 2008! Thank you to the Franklin County Engineer’s Office for their partnership in moving this mountain of snow.
- Freezing temps and water main leaks are no match for the power of teamwork! Public Service and Water and Power crews are working together to break up ice and repair leaks around the city that have turned streets into ice rinks.⛸️💧
- Learning the work behind the scenes 💚 Charles & Chloe Green getting a firsthand look at how dispatching keeps our city moving
- With historic snowfalls like these, residential roads may still be snow-covered, even after a plow has gone through. The goal is to make roads passable, not perfect. You won't drive the speed limit, but you will get to your destination safely.
- The results of our downtown snow hauling operation: Mount McCoy🗻
- ***PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT*** Daily residential trash pickup routes are being serviced as scheduled. If your container is set out and missed on collection day, contact the 311 Service Center so pickup can be attempted the next day.
- "Passable" means you can travel down a road, but with caution. Have patience, and you'll get to your destination safely!
- With temps staying low, how are we managing snow downtown? We're working with the Franklin County Engineer's Office to remove excess snow from the roadways and dump it in a parking lot in McCoy Park while we continue to plow our streets and neighborhoods. Check out our crews, up late-night hauling!
- ❄️ Teamwork makes the dream work ❄️ When residents clear driveways the proper way, our Snow Warriors can keep streets moving safely and efficiently. Together, we all win
- The dedication of our amazing refuse collection workers is unrivaled! Thank you for continuing to provide exceptional service through Winter Storm Fern (and everyday)!
- Our crews are working 12-hour back-to-back shifts to get your streets safe and passable. Give our Snow Warriors some appreciation in the comments! Check out where our #SnowWarriors have been at warriorwatch.columbus.gov❄️
- "Thank you for shoveling the streets when they were full of snow and ice. Thank you for doing that. I love you." - Everest, age 5 (May 14, 2025) When we're out in the cold plowing, thinking back to letters like this warms our hearts. Thank you for this kind letter, Everest!🧤🧣
- The dedication of our amazing refuse collection workers is unrivaled! Thank you for continuing to provide exceptional service through Winter Storm Fern (and everyday)!
- Drastic snowfall calls for drastic snow control! Columbus Public Service and Franklin County crews are working tonight to haul excess snow out of the central business district to McCoy park.
- POV: It's 2 a.m., but we're still tirelessly fending off this winter storm. While you're at home sleeping, our crews are out in full force💪 Want to see where our #SnowWarriors have been? Visit warriorwatch.columbus.gov❄️
- Our crews have been working nonstop through this winter storm to get our streets safe and passable. Check out this dash cam footage from one of our plows! Visit warriorwatch.columbus.gov to check out where our #SnowWarriors have been❄️
- Teamwork makes the dream work!👊❄️ Did you know, our plows will "team up" like in this video to clear multiple lanes at once? Check out how it's done! Remember, you can visit warriorwatch.columbus.gov to see where our #SnowWarriors have been so far.
- Everyone deserves to be warm. There are resources throughout Franklin County and the Central Ohio region for those without shelter. Visit csb.org/winter-warming-centers for more information, and share this post. #WinterWarmingCenters @commshelterbd.bsky.social
- With the current cold weather in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region, please be aware that there are resources available for those without shelter. Visit csb.org/winter-warming-centers for more information, and share this post. #WinterWarmingCenters @commshelterbd.bsky.social
- ***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
- Columbus… pause real quick and show some love ❤️❄️Because the Snow Warriors are out there right now working nonstop to clear roads and keep us safe. Thank you for showing up when it’s tough! 🛻🧊✅
- Hope you got the essentials before closing time, so you can remain home and safe as the roads because more hazardous.
- ***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
- Tomorrow is a “DO NOTHING” type of day. Pull out them board games 🎲♟️ and name your Spades partner 🃏 because inside is the safest place to be. #StaySafe #FamilyTime #BoardGameDay #SpadesSeason #StayInTheHouse
- 🚨❄️ WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: MAJOR IMPACTS EXPECTED ❄️🚨 The City of Columbus Department of Public Service is closely monitoring a major winter weather system expected to move into our area. Here are some ways you can prepare.
- With the current cold weather in Franklin County and the Central Ohio region, please be aware that there are resources available for those without shelter. Visit csb.org/winter-warming-centers for more information, and share this post. #WinterWarmingCenters @commshelterbd.bsky.social
- Where were you a year ago today? We were lowering speed limits in the Short North!🚗Safer speeds mean safer streets, reducing the likelihood and severity of traffic crashes. #ThrowbackThursday with @VisionZeroCbus.bsky.social
- Did you know? Each year, our bucket and aerial trucks are inspected to ensure our staff’s safety. Making sure our team is safe while on the job is the number one step to providing quality service to the residents of Columbus!
- Do you know where your recycling goes after it leaves your blue curbside bin? Our Director and Administrators toured the largest and most advanced recycling facility in North America, here in Columbus! Behind-the-scenes shots from our newest Director's Diary, coming soon!😉
- "Everybody can be great, because everyone can serve" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and remember his message of love, unity and service to others. We are capable of great things when we work together!🕊️
- JK, recycle all the time!🗑️♻️ Download the free PickUp CBUS app to check collection days, set schedule reminders and use the Waste Wizard to find out how to recycle right.
- ***SERVICE CHANGE NOTIFICATION*** City of Columbus trash collection service will not be provided on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The collection schedule for weekly recycling and biweekly yard waste is not impacted.
- DPS staff will present on their award-winning Closed Lanes Or Steel-plate Events (CLOSE) Program, which enables us to effectively track road closures and steel plate placement, ensuring safety and permit compliance. Attend the FREE webinar tomorrow by registering at thegpn.org/page/webinars
- Sharing this so you can't say these weren't on your bingo card this year👀What's on your radar for 2026? Think you can get a DPS bingo?
- At DPS, the grind never stops💪While you're headed home for the evening, our crews are out 24/7 maintaining our streets. See a pothole? Submit a 311 request to let us know where it's at! Download the CBUS 311 app, call (614) 645-3111 or visit columbus.gov/311.
- Most people have quit their New Year's resolutions already🫢 Here's what we're quitting in 2026!
- 🚶🏽♀️🚴🏾 Safer Streets Are Coming to Cassady Avenue! Join us for a Public Open House 🗓 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 🕘 Two sessions available: • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM • 5:30 – 7:30 PM 📍 William H. Adams Community Center 854 Alton Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
- 🚶🏾♂️ Pedestrian Safety is Coming to E. 17th Ave! 🚦Make plans to join us at our Open House, Thursday, January 15 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
- ***WINTER WEATHER UPDATE***
- 🚦 ** Traffic Alert** 🚦 Closure on N High St between E 8th Ave and E 9th Ave from Sunday, January 11 to Friday, January 16 for overnight storm sewer installation work.
- The Snow Roadeo prepares our Snow Warriors for scenarios they'll encounter out in the streets. The end of the course finishes up with a handful of obstacles that test driver's maneuverability skills and awareness of where their plows are. Check it out! #SnowWarriors
- With temps rising and snow and ice gone, you may see some new potholes forming. This is your friendly reminder to report potholes to 311 so our crews can find and fill them! You can submit a 311 in the 311 app, by phone at (614) 645-3111 or at www.columbus.gov/Services/Submit-a-Request-or-Report-311
- New year, new truck! Happy New Year from us and the cleanest refuse collection truck you've ever seen.🤩
- Did you catch our Snow Warriors as we rolled into the New Year?🥳Each year, the Snow Roadeo preps our drivers for snow events, so they're ready to get out and get our streets clear at a moment's notice (or the drop of the ball🪩) Check out the taper barrels and mailbox obstacles!
- ☕Getting cozy as we remember 2025 with this year's final Director's Diary entry!🔥 In our ninth episode, Director Scocco takes us on a walk down memory lane, recalling the Department of Public Service's great work and achievements. See you in 2026!❄️ #DirectorsDiaries #PublicServiceInAction #teamDPS
- ❄️WINTER WEATHER UPDATE❄️
- ❄️ Winter Weather Update ❄️ .
