Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Oxford
Trash Day
Weekly collection based on neighborhood zone (Monday through Friday per the City Refuse Map)
Recycling
Weekly on your scheduled trash collection day
Yard Waste
Curbside collection occurs on regular refuse collection days (weekly March–November, and during the first full week of the month December–February)
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (no earlier than 24 hours before pickup)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling charges are bundled directly into your monthly City of Oxford utility bill alongside water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, In-Person, Phone, Mail
Personal Container (or Rumpke Toter) Bin (Trash)
Garbage must be placed in a covered, rodent-proof container (max 32 gallons or 60 lbs). Loose garbage bags are illegal. Place at the curb no earlier than 24 hours before pickup and remove within 24 hours after.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Food waste
Red 14-Gallon Bin (City-issued via Rumpke) Bin (Recycling)
Leave labels on containers but rinse them out. Flatten cardboard. Do not bag recyclables; place them loosely in the red bin. Bin belongs to the property and must stay if you move.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (bottles and jugs)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (clear or colored)
- ✓Aluminum and steel/tin cans
- ✓Paper, newspaper, and broken-down cardboard
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam (cups/containers)
- ✕Window glass, drinking glass, light bulbs
- ✕Scrap metal and coat hangers
- ✕Oil jugs
Yard Waste Bin
Must be in open paper bags or tied in 3-foot bundles (under 50 lbs) using natural fiber string. Limit of 6 items per pickup. No grass clippings or dirt allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Vegetative trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By arrangement or via Transfer Station
Placement
If arranging a pickup with Rumpke, mattresses and upholstered furniture must be wrapped in plastic. Items must be placed at the curb according to the dispatcher's instructions.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Household clean-out waste
- ✓ Wood products (cut under 5 feet for transfer station)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Tires and vehicle batteries
- ✕ Yard waste
- ✕ Wet paint (must be solidified with sawdust/dirt)
- ✕ Appliances with Freon (unless tagged by a certified tech)
To use the City Transfer Station, residents must purchase a permit at the utility counter (15 S. College Ave) for a fee of $53.00 per cubic yard.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Rumpke delays collection by one day if an observed holiday falls on or before your scheduled pickup day during the workweek.
Yard Waste Exception
Since curbside yard waste is collected concurrently with your standard refuse, it will also be delayed by one day during holiday weeks.
Even during a holiday delay, ensure your carts and yard waste bundles are set out by 7:00 a.m. on the adjusted collection day.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December - FebruaryDuring the winter season, curbside yard waste is not collected weekly. It is only picked up during the first full week of the month on your regular refuse collection day.
Fall
October - NovemberThe Streets & Maintenance Division coordinates a dedicated leaf collection program. During these months, residents can rake leaves to the curb for specialized municipal vacuum collection.
Spring
March - MayWeekly curbside yard waste collection resumes in March. If you exceed the 6-bag limit, you can use the Yard Waste Drop-Off at the Municipal City Garage on the first Saturday of the month (April through January).
Local Tips & Community Info
Standardized Curbside Collection with Rumpke
The City of Oxford ensures a clean and sanitary environment for its residents through an exclusive municipal contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Under this comprehensive program, every participating household is supplied with heavy-duty, wheeled carts for weekly refuse and recycling removal. To guarantee your bins are serviced, you must place them at the edge of the street by 6:00 AM on your designated collection day. Local ordinances stipulate that carts should not be left on the curb indefinitely; you may roll them out no earlier than 5:00 PM the evening prior and must return them to your property by the end of your collection day.
Proper Cart Etiquette and Bagging Rules
Because Rumpke utilizes advanced automated side-loading trucks, proper container placement is absolutely vital. Make sure your trash and recycling carts are spaced at least three feet apart from each other, as well as away from parked cars, utility poles, and mailboxes. While your recycling should remain loose inside its specific cart, Oxford regulations require that all household garbage be securely tied in bags before being thrown into the trash bin. This prevents lightweight wrappers and debris from blowing across neighborhoods and campus streets when the mechanical arm dumps the container.
Tackling Student Move-Out and Bulk Furniture
As the proud home of Miami University, Oxford experiences unique waste management challenges, particularly during the massive student move-out periods in May and August. Discarding bulky items such as futons, couches, desks, and mattresses requires proactive planning. You cannot simply drag massive furniture to the curb and expect the automated truck to take it. Residents must call Rumpke's customer service team at 1-800-828-8171 at least 24 hours before their normal service day to schedule a dedicated bulk pickup. For health and sanitation reasons, all mattresses and box springs must be fully wrapped in plastic.
Sustainability and Single-Stream Recycling
Oxford places a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability, encouraging all households to participate heavily in the single-stream recycling program. Acceptable materials include clean cardboard, paper products, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. It is incredibly important to keep tanglers out of your recycling cart—this includes plastic grocery bags, hoses, chains, and electrical cords. Plastic bags will severely jam the sorting equipment at the recycling facility. If you have excess cardboard from moving, make sure it is completely flattened and cut down to fit inside the cart so the lid can close completely.
Yard Debris and Seasonal Maintenance
Maintaining your lawn and landscape is easy with Oxford's yard waste guidelines. Rumpke will collect organic yard debris as part of your regular weekly service, provided it is prepared correctly. Loose materials like grass clippings and leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper yard bags or clearly marked personal cans. If you are trimming trees or bushes, the branches must be cut down and tied into bundles no longer than four feet and no heavier than 50 pounds. Dirt, rocks, and thick tree stumps are not accepted in standard curbside pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
Oxford Transfer Station
945 South Main Street, Oxford, OH 45056
Materials Accepted
TRI Recreation Center Composting Location
6025 Fairfield Road, Oxford, OH 45056
Materials Accepted
Ditmer Field Public Recycling Drop-Off
4935 Oxford-Trenton Rd (SR 73), Oxford, OH 45056
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do I need to set my trash carts out in Oxford?
Your Rumpke carts must be placed at the curb by 6:00 AM on your scheduled collection morning. You are permitted to place them out as early as 5:00 PM the day before.
How do I throw away large furniture or a mattress?
You must contact Rumpke directly at 1-800-828-8171 in advance to schedule a bulk item pickup. Any upholstered items, including mattresses and box springs, must be wrapped in plastic before being placed outside.
Are plastic bags allowed in the Oxford recycling bins?
No. Plastic bags are considered tanglers and will jam the machinery at the regional sorting facility. Keep all recyclables loose in the cart, and return plastic grocery bags to local retail store drop-offs.