Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Fairfield
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.
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling fees are bundled directly into your monthly City of Fairfield water and sewer utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Pay-by-Text, Phone, Mail, 24-Hour Drop Box, In Person
Resident-provided or Rumpke-rented container Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed at the curb the night before collection. Cans and individual bags must not exceed 50 pounds. Do not use cardboard boxes as trash receptacles.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Safe, bagged refuse
Green (City-provided small bin or 65-gallon cart) Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must be loose, clean, and empty. Flatten all cardboard boxes. Do not place items in plastic garbage bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Paper and junk mail
- ✓Cardboard (broken down)
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Medical sharps
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, chains)
- ✕Clamshell plastics (in the Cincinnati region)
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be bundled and tied, measuring no longer than 4 feet and weighing under 50 pounds. Loose yard debris in unauthorized containers will be discarded.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Twigs
- ✓Shrubbery
- ✓Leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly on regular collection day (with required advance notice)
Placement
Place approved and properly prepped bulk items at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and chairs (must be wrapped)
- ✓ Mattresses (must be wrapped)
- ✓ Non-Freon appliances
- ✓ Large toys and basic household furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Drywall, concrete, bricks, and rocks
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and wet paint
- ✕ Loose, unbundled construction debris
Basic bulk items are included with your service if scheduled. Appliances containing Freon (like refrigerators) require a certified technician to remove the refrigerant and affix a statement prior to collection, which may incur outside costs.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week, with Friday routes being collected on Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Any scheduled bulk items or standard yard waste collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular household refuse.
If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is no disruption to the standard Monday-Friday collection schedule.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer
June - AugustDuring intense summer heatwaves, Rumpke collection crews may begin their routes earlier than usual to avoid peak temperatures. Always place your trash and recycling at the curb the night before your scheduled collection.
Autumn/Spring
March - May & September - NovemberDuring heavy yard work seasons, remember that loose shrubbery and tree limbs must be cut to 4-foot lengths and bundled securely. Do not exceed the 50-pound limit per bundle.
Post-Holidays
JanuaryLive Christmas trees can be collected by Rumpke, but you must completely strip the tree first. Ensure all tinsel, ribbons, lights, ornaments, and the tree stand are removed before placing it at the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Sanitation Operations and Rumpke Partnership
The City of Fairfield guarantees reliable solid waste removal for its citizens through an exclusive municipal contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling. To maintain neighborhood aesthetics and comply with local ordinances, residents are expected to wheel their provided garbage carts to the curb line no later than 6:00 a.m. on their scheduled service day. If you wish to set your bins out the evening prior, you must wait until after 5:00 p.m. Once the Rumpke trucks have cleared your street, all empty containers must be promptly retrieved and stored away from public view within 24 hours.
The Co-Mingled Recycling Strategy
Fairfield actively promotes environmental stewardship through a streamlined, single-stream recycling initiative. Every participating household utilizes a dedicated Rumpke recycling cart to dispose of approved materials without the hassle of sorting. You can confidently toss in flattened corrugated cardboard, clean office paper, glass bottles, metal soup cans, and plastic jugs (specifically numbers 1, 2, and 5). One critical rule to remember: never enclose your recyclables inside plastic grocery sacks. Plastic films and bags entangle the gears at the material recovery facility, which can halt the entire sorting process.
Disposal Protocols for Bulky Goods
When upgrading your living room or clearing out the basement, you cannot simply dump large furnishings on the sidewalk. Rumpke provides curbside bulk item retrieval in Fairfield, but it requires at least a 24-hour advance notice. You must call their customer service center to register your large items for pickup. Additionally, public health regulations mandate that all mattresses, box springs, and fabric-covered furniture be completely wrapped in heavy-duty plastic sheeting and sealed with tape to prevent the potential spread of bed bugs among sanitation staff.
Freon-Bearing Appliances
Getting rid of an old refrigerator, chest freezer, or window air conditioning unit involves strict environmental compliance. Because these appliances contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or Freon, they pose an ecological hazard. Before Rumpke will accept these items at the curb, a licensed HVAC technician must safely extract the refrigerant. The technician will then issue a formal CFC removal tag, which must be prominently taped to the appliance. Without this certification visibly attached, the haulers will leave the unit on your property.
Integrating Yard Debris
In Fairfield, landscaping refuse such as grass clippings, weeds, and fallen leaves are collected on the exact same day as your standard household trash. Homeowners should pack loose yard waste into biodegradable paper bags or standard garbage cans. If you have been pruning trees, the resulting branches must be cut down to lengths of four feet or shorter, tied into manageable bundles with heavy twine, and weigh less than 50 pounds. This ensures the Rumpke crews can safely manually lift the debris into the hopper.
Drop-off Facilities
Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District
130 High St, Hamilton, OH 45011
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does my trash need to be at the curb in Fairfield?
Your garbage and recycling bins must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day, and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening before.
Can I leave a mattress on the curb for garbage collection?
Yes, but you must contact Rumpke in advance to schedule a bulk pickup, and the mattress must be completely wrapped in plastic sheeting and taped shut.
Does Fairfield have a separate yard waste collection day?
No, yard waste is picked up by Rumpke on the same day as your regular household garbage, provided it is properly bagged or bundled.