(A) Bulky items, excluded from the definition of trash, will be collected each week along with the town’s trash collection service. All normal large household items, such as furniture, stoves, water heaters, and other appliances, will be acceptable; provided that there is a limit of one bulky item per week. Refrigerators, air conditioners, or other items which normally contain CFCs (freon) will not be collected unless documentation is provided that the CFCs have been properly removed. No hazardous materials, lead acid batteries, tires, or any other items prohibited by federal, state, county, or local laws or regulations will be accepted.
(B) When preparing material for collection by Rumpkee Waste and Recycling Services, the following guidelines shall be followed.
(1) Trash and recycling must be placed curbside the night before the scheduled day of collection. Drivers may not return to residences if materials are unprepared at the scheduled collection time.
(2) Cans and bags should not exceed 50 pounds. Trash shall not be placed at the curb in boxes. All boxes should be broken down and bundled. Rumpke is not responsible for damaged or missing plastic cans or lids.
(3) Service recipients shall contact Rumpke at least 48 hours before their regularly scheduled collection to request a large item pick-up for acceptable large items, and/or excessive amounts of trash. Television sets cannot exceed 32 inches for curbside pick-up. Any mattress or upholstered furniture must be completely sealed in disposable plastic for removal. Additional fees may apply.
(4) Loose shrubbery, lumber, and carpet must be bundled and tied in lengths no larger than four feet long and two feet wide. Bundles should not exceed 50 pounds.
(5) Freon-containing appliances require special handling procedures prior to pick-up. Service recipients may contact Rumpke for guidelines.
(6) According to federal law, Rumpke is not permitted to accept batteries, tires, liquids, combustible materials, or any items identified as hazardous.
(7) Bulky materials including drywall, concrete, bricks, dirt, or rocks are not acceptable.
(8) Drums, barrels, and yard and household containers are not acceptable trash containers and will be assumed trash if placed at the curb.
(9) Rumpke is not responsible for damage beyond the curb line.
(10) All rules and regulations may vary according to location. Service recipients may contact Rumpke for any additional questions.
(Prior Code, § VI.1)