Large Garbage Collection-November 5th

Large Garbage Collection
Rumpke will collect 10 large items (material too large to fit in a garbage can/heavier than 75 pounds) four times a year. The collection begins at 5:00 A.M. Citizens are encouraged to set their disposable items out the evening before to ensure items are not missed.

Acceptable items not exceeding 75 lbs. include:

Old Clothing
Upholstered Furniture (Must be wrapped and sealed in plastic)
Any mattress or box springs (Must be wrapped and sealed in plastic)
Old rugs, carpet pieces only, no rolls
Rubber hose
Appliances (washers, dryers)
Insulation
Cans and buckets, completely cleaned and dry
Paint cans
Not accepted:

No electric devices containing mercury (TVs, computers, microwaves, cell phones)
No building and construction materials (bricks, etc.) or remodeling materials (interior/exterior)
No car body parts including wheels and tires
No steel or metal framing
No tree limbs or leaves
For further information, call Rumpke at 1-800-582-3107 or the Mayor’s Office at 812-933-6100.