Dayton Garbage Collection

The Dayton Division of Waste Collection collects trash once a week in residential areas and collects bulky items upon request. You can help the City of Dayton provide you with excellent waste collection services. If you have any questions or are in need of any assistance, call 937-333-4800 for Waste Collection or call Recycle Dayton at 937-333-7678, or follow these links to information on the City of Dayton Web:

http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pw/wc/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pw/Documents/Recyclingbrochure09 (2).pdf

Leaf Collection Schedule 2009

Recycling Reminders

Recycling Saves Money. The more recyclable materials that are diverted away from the standard landfill, the more money the City of Dayton saves in related fees. Leave recycling containers and bagged newspapers on the curb at least five feet from trash containers. Residents who need additional containers can call 333-4800.

Items To Recycle…

· Magazines and catalogs

· Plastic bottles #1 - #7

· Telephone books

· Aluminum cans

· Steel containers (food cans)

· Glass bottles, jars and containers

· Newspapers

(These are the only items that should go into

your recycling container)

Please Remember…

…RINSE containers

…REMOVE and discard caps and lids

…PLACE newspapers in brown paper bags

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Bulk Waste Reminders

http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pw/wc/Pages/BulkyWastePick-Up.aspx

The City of Dayton provides four bulk-waste pick-ups a year at no cost. Bulk waste pick-ups must be scheduled in advance by calling 333-4800. Residents can call between new expanded hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Bulk waste items are to be set out after 3:00 p.m. of the day before the scheduled pick-up. City crews begin pick-ups at 7:00 a.m.

When do you need to call Waste Collection?

·        For a bulk waste pick up

·        For yard waste pick up

·        Tire collection

·        Stolen container

·        Customer concerns

·        Container repairs (if your 90-gallon can needs a wheel, lid, etc.)

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Types of waste

·        Household - Trash accumulated in running a normal household.

·        Recyclable - Glass, cans, plastic bottles and jugs (#1, # 2, and #6) and also
newspaper.

·        Bulk - Couches, chairs, mattresses, etc.

·        Yard Waste - Tree limbs, bushes (grass is not considered yard waste and will not be
collected).

·        Metal - Refrigerators, stoves, etc.

·        Tires - Montgomery County residents may use the services of either the North or
South Solid Waste Facility to drop off up to 20 tires a year free of charge (only 10 tires per
drop).

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Waste Collection Do’s and Don’ts

·        Do have your rollout container or bulk items out by 7:00 a.m.

·      Do keep bulk and metal items separated (they’re picked up by a separate truck).

·      Do place the recycling container or any other items at least 5 feet from your rollout
container.

·      Do keep yard waste separated from other collection items (it also must be cut and tied in 4-foot lengths no larger than 18 inches in diameter).

·      Do not leave rollout at curb or alley after collection.

·      Do not overfill rollout (lid should be closed on rollout).

·      Do not place any hot items in rollout (e.g., ashes from fireplace).

·      Do not place rollout close to any obstruction (such as an automobile).

·      Do not put loose trash in rollout (wrap or bag all trash).

·      Do not have trash piled on or around rollout.

JUST A REMINDER, WE WORK ALL HOLIDAYS EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY

During the holiday season, the 90-gallon limit will be waived from December 15 until January 15. Excess household trash will be collected during the regularly scheduled waste collection day. This will not include bulk items or items from cleaning out of basements, etc.

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