FAQs • Miami Township, OH • CivicEngage

What is the holiday schedule?: If the holiday falls on a weekday before your regular service day, collection will be delayed one day. If the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, collection will NOT be delayed. OBSERVED HOLIDAYS • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day

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Trash Service

1. When should I put my trash out for pickup?: Put out trash and recycling the evening before your service day. This way, should the daily time of your pickup change, your trash is out and ready for pickup.

2. What is the holiday schedule?: If the holiday falls on a weekday before your regular service day, collection will be delayed one day. If the holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, collection will NOT be delayed. OBSERVED HOLIDAYS • New Year’s Day • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day

3. Do I have to rent a trash can from Rumpke?: No. You may place trash in a container of your choosing, or you may use a trash cart from Rumpke for $1.50 per month.

4. When can I put my recyclables out for pickup?: Recycling is now picked up every week alongside your trash. Place your recycling loose inside the cart — DO NOT bag recyclables.

5. What cannot go in the trash?: Please do not place household hazardous waste such as batteries, paint, tires, pool chemicals, propane tanks and syringes in your trash or recycling. These items pose an immediate fire and safety hazard and potential long-term environmental hazard. Please visit Montgomery County Solid Waste District’s website for information on proper disposal of hazardous material, by visiting www.mcohio.org.

6. What can I recycle?: Rinse out all recyclables. Recyclables include paper products, product packaging and shipping materials. Click for a complete list.

7. Can I leave bulky items out for pickup?: Yes. Consider a courtesy call to Rumpke to let them know about bulk items. All upholstered items, such as mattresses, box springs and couches, must be wrapped in plastic. Wrap each bulk item separately. Appliances with Freon must have Freon removed by a licensed specialist and tagged accordingly. • Carpet must be cut into rolls no longer than 4 ft. and no heavier than 50 lbs. • Construction debris must be properly disposed of. Contact a Rumpke representative to discuss your options.

8. Who should I call with questions and pickup issues?: Call Rumpke directly at (800) 828-8171 or (937) 461-0004.