Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Sidney
Trash Day
Trash is collected once a week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Solid waste and recycling charges are billed in advance on your City of Sidney utility bill alongside municipal water, sewer, and stormwater services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly or Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Deduction, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
A 'pay-as-you-throw' sticker/bag program is available through the Revenue Collection Office for low-volume waste generators.
City-issued 95-Gallon Rumpke Cart Bin (Trash)
Trash must be placed completely inside the cart unless using the sticker program. Carts must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. but no sooner than the evening before your scheduled collection.
Accepted Items
- ✓Traditional household waste
- ✓Food debris
- ✓Non-hazardous household items
City-issued 65-Gallon Rumpke Cart Bin (Recycling)
Place recyclables loose inside the cart. Rumpke collects recycling first, drops it at the Shelby County Recycling Center, then returns later for trash.
Accepted Items
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Plastics
- ✓Metal cans
- ✓Clean paper
- ✓Flattened cardboard
Yard Waste Bin
From May through November, place inside the trash cart, in brown bags, or in labeled cans for Rumpke. From December through April, leave at the curb for the city's monthly second-week pickup.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush bundled up to 4 ft long and 2 inches in diameter (max 60 lbs)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
One large item per week
Placement
Place the item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your regular collection day alongside your Rumpke carts.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses (mattress and box spring count as one item)
- ✓ Carpet (cut/bundled 4x2ft under 50 lbs)
- ✓ Appliances (freon professionally removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction materials (drywall, bricks)
- ✕ Concrete, dirt, rocks
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
The first item is free. A $10 charge applies for every additional bulk item scheduled through Rumpke.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Rumpke ONLY observes Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If either holiday falls on a weekday on or before your collection day, service is delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Winter monthly yard waste collected by the city may be delayed due to snow removal priorities or severe winter weather.
Rumpke collects on a normal schedule for ALL other major holidays, including Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October - JanuaryThe Street Department provides fall leaf pickup. Rake leaves to the tree lawn. Do not mix any other yard waste, brush, or sticks into these piles to avoid damaging the vacuums.
Winter
December - AprilYard waste transitions from weekly Rumpke pickup to a monthly City of Sidney collection. Set out yard waste on your normal trash day during the second full week of the month.
Spring
MayWeekly curbside yard waste pickup by Rumpke officially resumes on May 1st for the duration of the growing and landscaping season.
Local Tips & Community Info
Sidney’s Transition to Rumpke Waste Collection
Maintaining a clean and beautiful neighborhood in Sidney relies on a structured solid waste program. As of the summer of 2026, the city transitioned its residential sanitation services to Rumpke. Under this comprehensive program, every standard household is equipped with a 95-gallon trash cart for traditional household garbage and a 65-gallon cart specifically for recyclables. For smaller households, reduced cart sizes or a pay-as-you-throw sticker system are available upon request. To guarantee your bins are emptied, you must place your carts at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day. However, city ordinances stipulate that you cannot push your carts to the street any earlier than the evening before your scheduled pickup.
Recycling Right with the Front-Load Trucks
Rumpke utilizes specialized front-load trucks to handle both trash and recycling routes efficiently. Typically, the trucks will empty your recycling cart first, transport the materials to the Shelby County Recycling Center, and then return later in the day to collect your standard garbage. Because of this process, it is essential that all your recyclables fit completely inside the 65-gallon cart with the lid closed. You can recycle clean plastics, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and flattened cardboard. Never place batteries, tires, combustible liquids, or hazardous materials in your carts, as these pose severe safety risks. If you need disposal options for toxic chemicals, residents are directed to contact the Shelby County Solid Waste Management District.
Handling Yard Waste and Oversized Items
A major perk of Sidney's sanitation contract is the weekly allowance for large bulk items. Households are permitted to throw away one properly prepared large item per week at no extra cost. If you are discarding a mattress, box spring, or upholstered furniture, you must wrap it completely and seal it in plastic before placing it at the curb. Additional large items require a $10 fee and must be scheduled by calling Rumpke customer service directly. When managing seasonal yard waste, residents have multiple options. You can place yard debris directly inside your standard trash cart, utilize biodegradable brown bags, or use personal cans clearly labeled for yard waste. Any loose branches must be tied into bundles no larger than 4 feet long and weighing under 50 pounds.
Holiday Schedule Adjustments
Unlike some haulers that shift schedules for every minor federal holiday, Rumpke keeps things simple for Sidney residents. They strictly observe only two major holidays: Christmas Day and New Year's Day. If your normal collection day falls on one of these two actual holidays, or on a weekday following the holiday within that same week, your service will be delayed by exactly one day. For all other holidays throughout the year, such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, or Thanksgiving, your trash and recycling will be picked up on your completely normal schedule.
Drop-off Facilities
Shelby County Recycling Center
1600 Riverside Dr, Sidney, OH 45365
Materials Accepted
Sidney City Service Center
415 S Vandemark Road, Sidney, OH 45365
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get an extra trash cart if I have a large family?
Yes, residents who generate more waste than a single 95-gallon cart can handle may request additional trash or recycling carts. Rumpke provides extra carts for a small monthly fee of $3.50 per cart.
How do I throw away an old refrigerator or appliance?
You can place appliances out as your one free weekly large item. However, appliances containing Freon, such as refrigerators or air conditioners, must have the Freon properly removed by a certified professional before Rumpke will collect them.
Does my yard waste go in a separate truck?
No, yard waste is collected along with your standard household garbage. You can put it directly inside your 95-gallon trash cart, in clearly marked personal cans, or in standard brown paper yard bags.