Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. The City of Troy’s Solid Waste Division plays a vital role in keeping the city clean and providing essential services to approximately 9,000 households weekly. This comprehensive overview will help Troy residents understand their trash pickup, recycling, and waste management options.
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Residential Trash Collection
The City of Troy’s Solid Waste Division is dedicated to providing reliable residential trash collection services. Every week, the division collects solid waste from approximately 9,000 households, ensuring the community remains clean and well-maintained.
Recycling Services
Troy residents can access recycling services through Rumpke, the city’s official recycling contractor. For detailed recycling information, residents are encouraged to visit www.rumpke.com. The city offers a comprehensive recycling program to help minimize waste and promote environmental sustainability.
Special Trash and Bulk Item Collection
The Solid Waste Division handles special trash items and provides weekly collection services. Residents can utilize special trash collection for items that don’t fit in standard garbage containers.
Yard Waste and Seasonal Services
The division offers dedicated yard waste and brush collection services. Residents can dispose of leaves, branches, and other organic yard waste through the city’s specified collection process.
Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidelines
Certain items are not acceptable in curbside trash collection for safety reasons:
- Household hazardous waste (paint thinner, gasoline, chemicals)
- Oil-based paint (must be dried or mixed with sawdust)
- Medical sharps and hypodermic needles
- Batteries and fluorescent light bulbs
- Tires
For proper disposal of these items, residents should contact the Miami County Solid Waste District or specific disposal facilities.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Schedule
During major holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day, trash collection schedules are adjusted:
- Collection is delayed during the week of Christmas and New Year’s Day
- If a holiday falls on a Monday, pickup schedules shift accordingly
- Friday pickups will be delayed to Saturday
- Normal collection resumes the following Monday
How to Request Services or Get Help
Residents can contact the Central Service and Maintenance Facility for assistance:
- Phone: 937-335-1914
- Address: 1400 Experiment Farm Road, Troy, OH 45373
- Contact: Justin Olivieri, Streets Foreman
Rumpke Quarterly Reward Contest
As an added engagement initiative, Rumpke offers a quarterly reward contest where participants can win gift bags and gift cards by completing a simple online survey.
The City of Troy’s Solid Waste Division provides comprehensive trash pickup, recycling, and waste management services designed to keep the community clean, safe, and environmentally responsible. By understanding the collection schedules, guidelines, and available services, residents can contribute to efficient waste management.
FAQ
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Can I throw yard waste in the trash?Don’t Trash it
Avoid putting your lawn clippings or yard waste in the trash. When yard waste ends up in trash cans, it takes up valuable space in landfills.
How much should garbage pickup cost?Most trash collection services charge customers on a monthly basis although some charge on a quarterly basis. Regardless of how you are billed, expect to pay anywhere from $20 per month to $80 depending primarily on where you live.
https://troyohio.gov/555/Solid-Waste-and-Recycling
The Solid Waste Division is dedicated to residential trash collection. The City of Troy collects approximately 9,000 households of solid waste weekly.
https://troyohio.gov/224/Holiday-Trash-Collection
For questions related to refuse and recycling pickup, call the Central Maintenance & Service Facility at 937-335-1914. Contact Us.