Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fairborn
Ohio waste management services operate on weekly zone-based schedules. Exact pickup days vary based on your local municipality or private franchise hauler.
State Mandate
Ohio EPA regulations prohibit the disposal of whole scrap tires in standard landfills.
Brown or Green (Rumpke Standard Cart - 95 or 65 Gallon) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed at the road the evening prior to your collection day. Legacy bins from Waste Management or other vendors are strictly prohibited and will not be emptied.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Mixed yard waste (leaves and grass clippings)
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Green (Rumpke Recycling Cart - 65 Gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Items should be placed loosely into the provided Rumpke recycling container. Do not bag your recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard boxes (flattened)
- ✓Soup and food cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Paper and recyclable mail
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Food residue
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, wires)
- ✕Hazardous chemicals
Yard Waste Bin
Mix directly with your regular household trash in the Rumpke bin. For heavy volumes, rent a specialized $30/month yard waste cart or haul to Xenia.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs and light brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on your standard trash day
Placement
Leave your bulk items at the street the evening before your zoned trash collection day. No phone call or advanced notification to Rumpke is necessary.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture (sofas, tables, chairs)
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household goods and toys
- ✓ Appliances (without Freon)
- ✓ Carpet (cut into manageable 4-foot rolled sections)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (unless officially tagged)
- ✕ Liquid paints
The three-item allowance is included in your standard municipal service. Extremely large whole-house cleanouts exceeding this limit may require renting a temporary roll-off dumpster.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Service for residents whose scheduled collection day falls on the holiday, or on the days immediately following it, will be delayed by exactly one day for that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is mixed directly with regular trash in Fairborn, it follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard refuse.
During holiday weeks, residents with a scheduled Friday pickup will instead have their collections completed on Saturday.
Observed Holidays
!Contamination Tips
Mattress Wrapping is a Must
If you are taking advantage of your three-item weekly bulk allowance to dispose of an old mattress or box spring, it must be completely wrapped and sealed in plastic before setting it on the curb to protect sanitation workers.
Ditch the Plastic Bags in the Recycling
Even though Fairborn uses a convenient single-stream recycling system, you must keep all items loose in the bin. Plastic garbage bags and retail grocery bags clog the sorting machinery and can cause entire loads to be landfilled.
Do Not Attempt to Recycle Pizza Boxes
While clean cardboard is an excellent recyclable, heavily soiled pizza boxes covered in grease and cheese residue are considered contaminated. Throw the greasy bottom half into your regular trash bin and only recycle the clean lid.
Seasonal Information
Autumn
October - NovemberWhile light leaf fall can be mixed directly into your regular trash bin, heavy autumn yard work can easily overwhelm it. Residents dealing with massive leaf piles are encouraged to utilize the Greene County Yard Waste facility in Xenia rather than overstuffing their carts.
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring severe winter snowstorms, the Fairborn Streets & Sanitation Division prioritizes plowing main thoroughfares first. Plats and cul-de-sacs are plowed second, which may cause slight delays in Rumpke's residential collections in hilly or narrow areas.
Spring
April - MaySpring cleaning is highly supported by Fairborn's bulk policy. However, if your neighborhood association wants to conduct a larger community clean-up effort, the Street Department can provide free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests to volunteers upon request.
About Fairborn Waste Management
Transitioning to Rumpke for Solid Waste Management
Following a highly competitive bidding process mandated by city ordinance, the City of Fairborn officially transitioned its municipal waste contract from Waste Management to Rumpke. This change means residents are strictly required to use designated Rumpke carts. Any legacy bins bearing the Waste Management logo, or those from other third-party vendors, will be completely bypassed by the automated collection trucks.
An Incredibly Generous Weekly Bulk Allowance
Unlike many neighboring Ohio municipalities that either restrict heavy household items to once-a-month pickups or mandate tedious pre-scheduling, Fairborn residents enjoy maximum flexibility. The current city contract permits up to three bulk items to be placed at the curb every single week. Whether it is an old sofa or a broken end table, you can simply set it out alongside your weekly trash without ever dialing the phone.
Integrating Yard Debris Directly with Household Garbage
Fairborn takes a remarkably simplified approach to landscaping waste. Instead of forcing residents to buy special biodegradable bags or separating grass clippings, you are allowed to mix organic yard waste directly into your standard Rumpke trash container. For those with massive lawns or heavy autumn leaf burdens, the city allows residents to rent a dedicated yard waste cart directly from Rumpke for a small monthly fee, or haul it to the Greene County Yard Waste Disposal facility.
Navigating the Zoned 5-Day Collection Map
To ensure maximum efficiency and minimal traffic disruption, residential collections are conducted across a five-day zoned schedule. Depending on your neighborhood, your pickup could fall anywhere from Monday to Friday. The Fairborn Public Works department provides an easy-to-use interactive GIS web map, allowing residents to click on their parcel to immediately verify their designated route and collection day.
Drop-off Facilities
Greene County Environmental Services (Yard Waste Facility)
2145 Greene Way Blvd, Xenia, OH 45385
Materials Accepted
Fairborn Street & Sanitation Department
721 Middle Street, Fairborn, OH 45324
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my old Waste Management bin for trash in Fairborn?
No. Since the city switched its solid waste contract, Rumpke will not service or empty any containers that are branded by Waste Management or other previous vendors. You must use the provided Rumpke carts to guarantee pickup.
How do I get rid of yard clippings and leaves in Fairborn?
Residents can mix yard waste, such as leaves and grass clippings, directly into their regular Rumpke trash container. If you generate a lot of yard waste, you can rent a dedicated yard cart for $30 a month from Rumpke, or take it to the Greene County facility in Xenia.
Do I need to call ahead for a bulk furniture pickup?
No pre-scheduling is required. Fairborn's waste contract permits residents to place up to three bulk items (like couches, dressers, or wrapped mattresses) at the curb every single week on their normal trash day.
Is there an option for a smaller trash cart if I don't produce much garbage?
Yes. If the standard 95-gallon bin is too large for your household's needs, you can contact Rumpke directly at (800) 828-8171 to request a smaller 65-gallon trash can, which is identical in size to the recycling bin.