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Residential Trash Removal

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Reliable residential trash collection that handles all the waste your family generates isn’t just nice to have – it’s a necessity. With nearly 100 years of industry experience and our full range of expertise and know-how, there’s no better source for residential solid waste pickup than Rumpke. Rumpke provides dependable, weekly curbside trash collection to households throughout the Midwest. If holidays or inclement weather impact your service, we will provide a schedule update. Please review our curbside service guidelines.

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A reliable residential garbage collection service that handles all the waste your family generates isn’t just nice to have – it’s a necessity. With nearly 100 years of industry experience and our full range of expertise and know-how, there’s no better source for residential solid waste pickup than Rumpke.

Rumpke provides dependable, weekly curbside trash collection to households throughout the Midwest. If holidays or inclement weather impact your service, we will provide a schedule update. Please review our curbside service guidelines.

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Why Use Rumpke?

Dependable Pickup Schedules

Our reliable service is why millions of customers and 60,000 businesses use Rumpke to manage their waste stream.

Wide Variety of Services

We have a wide range of capabilities and equipment to handle your needs, no matter how extensive or minimal they may be.

Customized Service and Competitive Pricing

After nearly 100 years in business, Rumpke knows how to serve your waste and recycling needs at competitive prices.

Environmentally Responsible

Rumpke’s network of award-winning landfills and recycling facilities are designed to protect the environment and public health.

Advanced Technology and Innovative Strategies

Since the beginning, Rumpke has grown by looking for new and innovative ways to deal with our region's waste stream.

Professional, Dedicated Teams

Rumpke’s team of more than 4,000 team members are dedicated to delivering exceptional service while providing essential and reliable services to our customers.

Trash Pickup FAQs

Contact Rumpke to request information about residential trash removal service, or if you need help with waste management for your business or event. 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.

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 pickups.

The holiday schedule is updated on our website, so you’ll always be able to plan for potential service changes.

Rumpke takes municipal solid waste in its trash program, including:

  • Plastic trash 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
  • Paint solidified with cat litter or sawdust
  • Broken glass or light bulbs (must be properly contained)
  • Large items, such as TVs, mattresses, furniture and certain appliances (please contact Rumpke in advance to schedule pickup of bulky items and to find out any preparation instructions)

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.

Our teams try to accommodate oversized items within the same week they are notified. Contact Rumpke to request this service and schedule a pickup at least 48 hours before your regularly scheduled collection to request large item pickup for acceptable large items, and/or excessive amounts of trash. Any mattress or upholstered furniture must be completely wrapped and sealed in disposable plastic for removal.

For even larger bulk trash pickups, scheduling an appointment with our junk hauling service, Haul-it-Away, for an additional fee may be necessary.

  • Artificial trees cannot be recycled or composted.
  • For real and artificial trees, please remove:
  • For trees longer than 6 feet, please cut it into smaller pieces, bundle it, and place it curbside the night before your regular collection day.*

In some areas, composting options are available for retired, live Christmas trees. You can find the most accurate information for your community by checking with your county’s solid waste management district. Many districts offer free yard waste and tree drop-off stations. You can also check with your local municipal offices.

*Please remember to check with your municipality for clarification about local rules and regulations for tree collection.

Christmas Tree Disposal

Other Waste Services for Your Home

Dumpster Rental

Working on a home improvement project or cleaning out your basement? Rumpke offers a variety of large dumpsters with easy rental options.

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Bulk Trash Pickup

Are you looking to toss a mattress, couch, appliance, large item or excessive bags of trash? Rumpke provides a convenient curbside option.

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Yard Waste Pickup

Rumpke offers friendly and reliable yard waste collection for your leaves, grass clippings, twigs and other light landscaping debris.

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Ready to Get Started?

Contact us now to find out more about weekly trash collection in your residential area and how we can make your home waste removal easier.