Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Forest Park
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday, depending on your neighborhood street.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is collected weekly on the same day as regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular trash collection day, with each bag counting toward your weekly bag limit.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling collection fees are bundled directly into your monthly Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
The city offers an 'Eco-Tier' discounted service rate for lower-volume waste households using smaller containers.
Brown Rumpke Cart (35, 65, or 95-gallon) Bin (Trash)
Trash must not exceed your tier limits (190 gallons for Full Service, strict cart-only for Eco-Tier). Eco-Tier overflow requires a $1 sticker per bag. Do not set containers out more than 12 hours before your scheduled pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics and packaging
Green Rumpke Tote (35, 65, or 95-gallon) Bin (Recycling)
Forest Park provides a recycling tote at absolutely no extra charge to encourage diversion. Place all recyclables loosely in the bin; never bag them.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and clean paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles and jugs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Window glass or drinking glasses
- ✕Scrap metal
- ✕Tanglers (hoses, cords)
Yard Waste Bin
In Forest Park, Rumpke treats yard waste bags the exact same as garbage bags. They can be paper or plastic, but they are sent to the landfill (not composted). Each bag counts against your weekly garbage limit.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One large item per week (Requires 48-hour advance notice)
Placement
Items must be brought to the curb. Soft items must be wrapped in plastic to prevent bedbug exposure.
Accepted
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Wrapped upholstered furniture
- ✓ Household appliances
- ✓ Tied branch bundles (1-5 bundles count as 1 item)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Tires (Take to local dealership/collection event)
- ✕ Automobile fluids
- ✕ Wet paint and hazardous chemicals
One item per week is included in your standard GCWW utility bill, provided you give the mandatory 48-hour notice to Rumpke.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Rumpke delays standard collection by one day if an observed holiday falls on a weekday on or prior to your scheduled pickup day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste and bulk item collections follow the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular household garbage.
If a major holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, your weekday collection schedule will not be impacted.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring-Fall
April - OctoberThe Public Works Chipper Service runs monthly for residents. Leave your unbundled branches loose at the curb by 7:00 AM on your assigned week. Do not use wire or rope, and ensure limbs are under 8 inches thick.
Winter
December - JanuaryFollowing the holidays, you can recycle live Christmas trees for free by dropping them off at Kemper Meadow Park (1282 West Kemper Road) or at the Rumpke Landfill in nearby Colerain Township.
Year-Round
January - DecemberIf you are cleaning out an estate or attic, you can hire the Rumpke Haul-It-Away full-service team by calling 513-742-2900 (ext 3500) to clear items directly from your property without dragging them to the curb.
Local Tips & Community Info
Local Refuse Collection Standards
Residential sanitation in Forest Park is managed through a municipal contract with Rumpke, ensuring that all single-family homes receive dependable weekly curbside service. Homeowners are provided with specific rolling carts for their general household garbage. To comply with neighborhood beautification ordinances, you must place your designated waste bins at the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled pickup, and they need to be out by 6:00 a.m. on the actual collection morning. Once the sanitation trucks have cleared your street, all empty containers must be pulled back up your driveway and stored out of public view by the end of the day. Please make sure all loose trash is securely bagged before it goes into the cart to prevent littering.
Navigating the Recycling Program
Forest Park strongly encourages community participation in the single-stream recycling initiative, which operates on the exact same weekly schedule as your normal garbage route. Residents can throw a wide array of materials directly into their provided green recycling carts. Acceptable household items include flattened corrugated cardboard, paperboard, glass jars, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. It is imperative that recyclables are kept loose in the bin. Bagging your recyclables in plastic grocery sacks is strictly prohibited because the thin film gets tangled in the mechanical sorting gears at the processing plant. If you have excess cardboard that will not fit in the cart, it must be broken down and tied into small bundles placed next to the bin.
Guidelines for Yard Trimmings
Maintaining your property’s landscaping requires following strict guidelines for yard waste disposal. Grass clippings, leaves, and soft plant matter should be placed inside standard biodegradable paper yard bags or left loose in a clearly marked personal trash can. If you are trimming trees or bushes, branches cannot simply be piled on the lawn. They must be cut down to lengths of four feet or less and bound together with heavy string or twine. Each bundle must not exceed two feet in diameter or weigh more than 50 pounds. Dirt, rocks, and large stumps are not considered standard yard waste and will be left behind by the collection crews.
Heavy Items and Furniture Disposal
When you are ready to discard a broken appliance, old couch, or large piece of furniture, you must notify Rumpke in advance. Forest Park allows residents to place large bulk items at the curb, but the hauler requires a 24-hour notice to dispatch the appropriate truck for your route. Upholstered items, particularly mattresses and box springs, carry special health regulations and must be completely wrapped in a plastic mattress bag and taped shut before collection. Appliances containing refrigerants, such as freezers or air conditioning units, will only be collected if they have a certified tag proving the Freon was professionally removed.
Weather and Holiday Delays
Severe winter weather or national holidays can occasionally disrupt normal neighborhood routing. Rumpke alters its schedule for major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When one of these specific holidays falls on a weekday, all subsequent pickups for the remainder of that week are pushed back by 24 hours. For example, a Wednesday pickup will shift to Thursday. If the holiday lands on a weekend, your standard weekday collection routine remains completely uninterrupted.
Drop-off Facilities
Home Depot (Battery & Bulb Drop-off)
1266 Omniplex Dr., Forest Park, OH 45240
Materials Accepted
Rumpke Landfill (Colerain Township)
Struble Road and Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45251
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to call ahead to throw away a mattress?
Yes, you must contact Rumpke at least 24 hours before your regular collection day to schedule a bulk pickup. Additionally, the mattress must be thoroughly wrapped and sealed in plastic.
Can I leave my trash cans at the curb all week?
No, Forest Park municipal codes require residents to store their waste and recycling carts out of public view. They should only be at the curb from 5:00 p.m. the night before pickup until the evening of your collection day.
Where should I take hazardous materials like paint and oil?
Hazardous household liquids cannot be disposed of in your curbside bins. Residents should utilize the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services drop-off events to safely discard oil, wet paint, and harsh chemicals.