Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Centerville
Trash Day
Weekly, Monday through Thursday (your specific day depends on your neighborhood route)
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as your trash collection
Yard Waste
Seasonal curbside leaf and Christmas tree pickup, free brush drop-off at the Public Works Center, or curbside pickup by appointment
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Waste and recycling services operate as a municipal enterprise fund billed directly by the city at $72 per quarter ($24/month). Automated phone payments can be made by calling 937-619-8265.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (EFT/Credit Card), Phone, Mail, Drop Box, In Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 5% discount is offered if pre-paid annually. Hardship rate exemptions are available for qualifying low-income residents, and vacation billing credits apply for absences of 4 consecutive weeks or more.
City-issued Cart Bin (Trash)
All household trash must fit securely inside the City-issued container with the lid closed. Place at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household solid waste
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Small amounts of yard debris
- ✓Grass clippings
City-issued Recycling Cart Bin (Recycling)
Place all recyclables loosely in the cart. Do not bag items in plastic. Carts may be monitored by AI cameras for contamination.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
- ✓Metal and aluminum cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (all colors)
- ✓Food and beverage cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Foam packaging (Styrofoam)
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, chains)
- ✕Food waste
- ✕Medical sharps
Yard Waste Bin
Can be disposed of in your regular City-provided refuse container. For excessive brush, utilize the free drop-off at the Public Works Center or schedule a paid Special Pick-Up.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Garden weeds
- ✓Small prunings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand by appointment
Placement
Items must be placed curbside, completely out of the roadway. All loose debris must be bagged or containerized.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs (must be sealed in plastic)
- ✓ Carpet rolls (max 4 feet long by 10 inches in diameter)
- ✓ Large brush piles (max 8 feet long, 10 inches in diameter)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Large amounts of building materials
- ✕ Wood with nails
- ✕ Automobile parts and tires
- ✕ Concrete, bricks, and dirt
- ✕ Hazardous materials
A $50 fee applies per scheduled Special Pick-Up, which covers up to 30 minutes of loading time by city crews.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Waste collection may be delayed by one day if your scheduled service day falls on or after an observed holiday within that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is collected alongside regular trash and follows the identical holiday delay schedule.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, your weekday collection schedule typically remains unchanged. Check the city website for official calendar updates.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to MayTake advantage of the annual 'Operation Clean Sweep' event, where residents can place bundled woody brush and other eligible yard waste curbside for free seasonal collection.
Fall
October to DecemberWhen clearing autumn foliage, ensure leaf piles are kept completely free of rocks, bottles, and branches. Keep piles safely away from parked vehicles and fire hydrants to allow collection machinery to operate efficiently.
Winter
December to JanuaryFollowing the holidays, the City of Centerville provides a designated Christmas tree pick-up service. Trees must be completely stripped of lights, ornaments, and tinsel before being placed at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
City of Centerville Residential Waste Program
In Centerville, Ohio, the local Public Works Department directly manages residential garbage and recycling collection, offering a highly personalized level of municipal service. To keep the neighborhoods looking pristine, crews operate on a strict schedule. Homeowners are required to have their city-provided refuse containers stationed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on their designated morning. Carts must not be put out prior to 5:00 p.m. the day before your pickup, and they should be returned to your garage or backyard promptly after the truck empties them.
Guidelines for Cart Placement
Safety and efficiency rely heavily on how you position your bins. The automated collection trucks require at least three feet of clearance around each cart. Be sure to keep them far away from mailboxes, parked cars, and low-hanging branches. The metal lift bar needs to face the street, while the wheels should be closest to the grass. Overfilled bins with raised lids can result in spilled debris, so ensure all bags are pushed down and the lid rests completely flat.
Recycling Basics for Centerville Households
The community actively participates in single-stream recycling, meaning all approved materials can be mixed into your designated recycling cart. Acceptable items include clean cardboard, paper goods, plastic jugs, glass bottles, and metal cans. It is absolutely essential to place these items loosely inside the container. Plastic grocery sacks interfere with the sorting process at the regional recycling facility, so they should be taken to local grocery store drop-offs instead.
Disposing of Oversized Bulky Items
Throwing out large household items like mattresses, couches, or outdated appliances requires a simple phone call. Centerville residents must schedule a special bulk pickup in advance by contacting the Public Works Department. While basic furniture is often collected for free on your regular day once scheduled, items containing Freon—such as refrigerators or freezers—must have the refrigerant legally extracted and tagged by a professional before the city will remove them from your curb.
Yard Waste Management Protocols
When tackling seasonal landscaping, you can dispose of yard trimmings at the curb as long as you follow specific rules. Loose leaves and grass clippings must be sealed inside compostable brown paper yard bags. If you have trimmed branches or brush, cut them to lengths no longer than four feet and tie them tightly with twine. Each bundle should be light enough for a single worker to toss into the truck.
Navigating Holiday Delays
The collection calendar shifts during major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. If a recognized holiday lands on a weekday, all corresponding collections are pushed back 24 hours. For instance, a Tuesday pickup will move to Wednesday. Normal scheduling automatically resets the following week.
Drop-off Facilities
Centerville Public Works Center
7970 S Suburban Rd, Centerville, OH 45458
Materials Accepted
Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Station
1001 Encrete Lane, Moraine, OH 45439
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the city or a private company collect trash in Centerville?
The City of Centerville Public Works Department operates its own fleet to collect residential garbage and recycling.
How do I get rid of an old couch?
You must contact the Centerville Public Works office in advance to schedule a bulk item pickup for large furniture pieces.
When is the earliest I can put my trash out?
Carts can be placed at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening before your scheduled collection day.