Curbside Collection
To make it easy for homeowners to participate in our services, we offer full-service curbside collection. You’ll receive instructions on how to place your bins at the end of your driveway or in a predetermined spot prior to collection day. We’ll schedule pickups so that you can plan ahead to have bins prepared and placed the night before.
Our teams rely on your willingness to help with accessibility of bins. We ask that you prepare waste and recycling collection containers ahead of time following our schedules.
As a reminder to new and existing customers, please review our service guidelines.
We provide you with a comprehensive range of residential waste collection services:
- Trash disposal and single stream recycling programs
- Curbside yard waste collection
- Pickup for large items such as broken appliances and furniture
If you’re ready to learn more about how we can help you better manage your trash disposal and recycling, reach out to us today.
Residential Trash Pickup FAQ:
How do I get residential garbage service, and what does it cost?
Contact us to request information about residential trash removal service, or if you need help with waste management at an event or a commercial building. Rates can vary based on waste services requested, but we offer competitive pricing and will be happy to help you get scheduled for dependable weekly trash pickup.
Request trash pickup now for an estimate based on your location and service needs.
As an added convenience, multiple payment options are accepted. You can also pay bills online.
When does the garbage truck come for pickup in my area?
Regular collection includes weekly pickup. Collection schedules can vary based on where you’re located.
We’ll give you a schedule for garbage collection and curbside recycling, so you’ll always know when you should plan to put out items. We recommend putting trash cans and recycling bins by the curb the night before to accommodate early-morning garbage pickups.
The holiday schedule is updated on our website, www.rumpke.com, so you’ll always be able to plan for changes, such as delays in service because of holidays like New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, or Christmas Day.
What items can I put into the trash?
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam items including packing materials, containers, and cups
- Wearable items of clothing including shoes
- Non-recyclable food packaging including overly greasy pizza boxes, takeout food containers, multilayer bags, and candy wrappers
- Solid paint
- Broken glass or light bulbs (must be properly contained)
What items should I avoid placing in the trash?
Bulky materials including:
- Drywall
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Rocks
- Drums or barrels
- Motor oil or cooking oil
According to federal law, Rumpke is also not permitted to accept batteries, tires, liquids, combustible materials or any items identified as household hazardous waste.
Keep in mind that yard and household containers are not acceptable trash containers and will be assumed trash if placed at the curb.
What items and materials are recyclable?
You can typically recycle the following items:
- Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum cans
- Steel cans and lids
- Paperboard (like cereal boxes)
- Cardboard
- Office paper
- Envelopes and junk mail
- Newspapers, magazines and inserts
- Telephone books and catalogs
- Cartons
How do I schedule pickup for heavy items (like mattresses and furniture)?
Our teams try to accommodate oversized items within the same week they are notified. Contact Rumpke (1-877-786-7537) at least 48 hours before your regularly scheduled collection to request large item pickup for acceptable large items, and/or excessive amounts of trash. For even larger bulk trash pickups, scheduling an appointment with our junk hauling service, Haul-It-Away, for an additional fee may be necessary.