Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Piqua
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular collection day according to bundled and bagged guidelines.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (or after 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard trash and recycling fees are bundled directly into your monthly City of Piqua municipal utility bill alongside electric, water, and sewer charges.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, In Person, Drop Box, Mail
Pro Tip / Discount
A Senior & Disabled Citizen Discount is available for residents 62 and older who meet federal income guidelines, offering a 5% utility discount, waived late fees, and a reduced refuse rate.
Rumpke Trash Cart (Brown or Green) Bin (Trash)
All household trash should be placed in your designated Rumpke cart. If using bags for excess (up to six 32-gallon bags), no single bag or extra can may exceed 50 pounds.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
Rumpke Recycling Cart (Typically Green with Blue Lid) Bin (Recycling)
Piqua utilizes a single-stream recycling system. Do not bag your recyclables; place them loosely inside the 65-gallon cart. Keep items clean and dry.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and clean paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Lithium and alkaline batteries
- ✕Tanglers like hoses or cords
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste can be placed in compostable paper bags or tied into bundles with string/twine. Branches must be cut to lengths of less than 6 feet.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Small tree branches and shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (48 business hours advance notice required)
Placement
Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be completely wrapped in plastic. Items should be placed at the curb the night before collection.
Accepted
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Wrapped upholstered furniture
- ✓ Televisions (must be 32 inches or smaller)
- ✓ Standard large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Drywall, concrete, bricks, dirt, or rocks
- ✕ Hazardous materials and chemicals
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon (without a refrigerant recovery statement)
Additional fees may apply depending on the size and volume of the bulk items. Confirm any potential charges with Rumpke customer service when scheduling.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Rumpke delays collection by one day if an observed holiday falls on a weekday on or before your normal service day during that week.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected concurrently with standard trash, it follows the exact same holiday delay schedule.
Holidays like Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents' Day do not affect Rumpke's schedule. If a major holiday falls on a weekend, your weekday collection will not be delayed.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
Mid-October - Early JanuaryThe Piqua Public Works Department operates a specialized curbside leaf vacuuming program. Rake your leaves into loose piles directly along the curb line, ensuring no sticks, rocks, or trash are mixed in to prevent equipment damage.
Winter
JanuaryFollowing the holiday season, Rumpke will collect real Christmas trees left at the curb alongside your regular trash. You must remove all lights, tinsel, and ornaments. If the tree is exceptionally tall, it must be cut in half.
Spring/Summer
April - NovemberThe city conducts daily street sweeping throughout the warmer months to prevent storm drain blockages. Help the Public Works crews by keeping the gutter line free of large debris and avoiding parking on the street during sweeping routes.
Local Tips & Community Info
Piqua Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule
Residents in Piqua, Ohio, receive comprehensive solid waste services contracted through Rumpke Waste & Recycling, which officially began servicing the community in March 2025. Trash collection routes run Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood. To guarantee pickup, residents should place their provided refuse carts at the curb by 7:00 AM on their scheduled collection day, or after 6:00 PM the evening prior. For safety and automated truck access, it is essential to space your carts at least four feet away from any obstacles, such as parked vehicles, mailboxes, and utility poles, with the handle facing toward your home. All standard household garbage, food waste, and non-recyclable packaging should be securely bagged before being placed inside the container to prevent littering on windy days. If you have extra garbage, you may set out up to six 32-gallon bags, ensuring no individual bag weighs more than 50 pounds.
Recycling Guidelines and Bin Placement
Recycling collection in Piqua happens weekly on the exact same day as your regular trash pickup. The city encourages residents to keep recyclable materials clean and dry before tossing them loosely into the recycling cart. Accepted items include cardboard, clean paper products, aluminum and steel cans, glass jars, and plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs. You should never put plastic bags, film, tanglers like hoses, or hazardous materials like lithium batteries into your recycling bin. Proper bin placement is just as critical for recycling; place your recycling cart next to your trash cart, making sure there is plenty of clearance between the two for the mechanical arms of the sanitation trucks to operate efficiently.
Bulk Waste and Yard Waste Disposal
Disposing of large household items and yard waste is straightforward for Piqua residents. Yard waste is picked up on your regular weekly trash day. Grass clippings and small leaves should be placed inside biodegradable paper yard bags. If you need to dispose of branches, they must be cut down to lengths under six feet and securely bundled with string or twine. From mid-October to early January, the Piqua Public Works Department also runs a specialized leaf vacuuming program. For bulk pickup, standard large items like furniture and wrapped mattresses can be placed at the curb. Appliances containing Freon will not be collected unless you provide a refrigerant recovery statement, though you may also haul excess waste and large electronics directly to the Miami County Transfer Station in Troy.
Holiday Schedule and Customer Service
Major holidays can occasionally interrupt your normal collection routine. Rumpke follows a one-day delay schedule if a recognized holiday falls on or before your normal service day during the workweek. These major holidays include New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays like Presidents' Day and MLK Day do not affect sanitation operations. If your trash is ever missed, or if you have specific routing inquiries, you should contact Rumpke directly at 1-800-828-8171. However, if you have questions regarding standard residential billing for these services, you will need to call the City of Piqua Utility Business Office at 937-778-2000.
Drop-off Facilities
Miami County Transfer Station and Recycling Center
2200 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, OH 45373
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of a mattress or large furniture piece in Piqua?
You can place standard large household items, such as furniture, at the curb the night before your collection day. Upholstered furniture and mattresses must be wrapped in plastic before they will be collected.
Does the city offer a fall leaf collection program?
Yes, the Piqua Public Works Department provides a specialized curbside leaf vacuuming service from mid-October through early January. You should rake loose leaves to the curb line without mixing in sticks or rocks.
What should I do with old batteries and hazardous chemicals?
Lithium and alkaline batteries, as well as hazardous chemicals, are strictly prohibited from curbside trash and recycling bins due to fire risks. You must take these items to a certified drop-off center like the Miami County Transfer Station.