Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Trotwood
Trash Day
Trash collection is scheduled Monday through Friday, depending on your assigned neighborhood route.
Recycling
Weekly on the same day as your regular trash collection.
Yard Waste
Seasonal curbside leaf pickup is provided by the city in the fall; routine yard trimmings can be bundled or bagged for regular weekly trash collection.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day (and no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before)
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash collection and recycling are contracted through Rumpke and conveniently billed quarterly alongside water and sewer charges on your City of Trotwood utility bill.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, Phone, Mail, In-Person, Drop Box
Rumpke Waste Wheeler (Cart) Bin (Trash)
Trash is collected weekly. Standard household refuse should be bagged before being placed in the Rumpke waste wheeler cart. Set out at the curb the night before or early morning on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Food waste
Rumpke Recycling Tote Bin (Recycling)
Place all accepted recyclables loosely inside the provided recycling tote. Never bag recyclables in plastic. Empty and gently rinse out food and beverage containers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and clean paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Lithium and alkaline batteries
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses)
Yard Waste Bin
During fall, up to 10 bags of leaves can be placed out per regular trash pickup day. For the city's separate loose leaf vacuum program, rake leaves to the curb line, strictly excluding sticks or debris.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush and small limbs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
On-demand (requires advance notice)
Placement
Place approved bulk items at the curb the night before your scheduled bulk pickup. Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be completely wrapped in plastic.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Wrapped mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Large household items
- ✓ Appliances (Freon must be properly removed)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals and liquid paint
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Unwrapped mattresses
Bulk scheduling is coordinated directly through Rumpke. Contact them to confirm if excess weight limits or special handling charges apply for major appliance removals.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Rumpke delays service by one day if the observed holiday falls on or before your normal service day during the workweek.
Yard Waste Exception
Because yard waste is collected on your normal service day, it follows the exact same holiday one-day delay rule.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, or falls on a weekday strictly after your normal collection day, your service schedule remains unchanged.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Fall
October - DecemberThe City of Trotwood Public Works Department operates a dedicated loose leaf pickup program. Check the city's zone map online for your specific weeks, and rake leaves directly to the curb without bagging them.
Winter
December - FebruaryIn the event of heavy Ohio snowstorms, ensure your Rumpke carts are placed on clear ground and not positioned on top of snowbanks, allowing automated trucks safe and easy access.
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberIf your recycling needs exceed the capacity of your home tote, Montgomery County offers the Solid Waste District-North Facility in nearby Vandalia to drop off excess glass, plastics, and paper.
Local Tips & Community Info
Residential Waste and Recycling Services with Rumpke
For residents of Trotwood, maintaining a clean and beautiful neighborhood is made easy through the city's exclusive partnership with Rumpke. This contracted hauler manages all standard municipal solid waste and curbside recycling collections for both homes and local businesses. To ensure your weekly service runs flawlessly, bins must be placed at the curb early on your scheduled morning. Keep all containers properly spaced away from parked vehicles and mailboxes so the collection trucks can safely navigate the street.
Requesting Your Complimentary Recycling Tote
Trotwood makes environmental sustainability highly accessible by offering weekly recycling collection at absolutely no extra cost. As part of this green initiative, every local household is entitled to receive a free recycling tote upon request. You simply need to reach out to the city to have one delivered. Utilizing this free service not only reduces the amount of household trash sent to regional landfills but also helps the entire Montgomery County community minimize its environmental footprint.
Navigating Bulk Trash and Large Item Disposal
Upgrading your living room furniture or finally cleaning out the garage? Discarding oversized items like broken couches, old mattresses, or large appliances requires a bit of pre-planning. Rumpke provides bulk trash pickup for Trotwood households, but these massive items cannot just be left on the curb unannounced. Residents must call Rumpke's local dispatch directly at 937-461-0004 to schedule a specialized bulk collection. The dispatch team will inform you of any specific wrapping requirements, such as sealing mattresses in plastic for worker safety.
Montgomery County Yard Waste Drop-Offs
If you have an abundance of seasonal lawn clippings, thick brush, or fallen autumn leaves, Trotwood locals can utilize the Montgomery County Solid Waste District facilities. While minor yard debris can sometimes be prepped for regular pickup, the county drop-off center is ideal for large landscaping projects. Organic yard materials must be kept loose or placed in biodegradable paper yard bags. Be careful to avoid mixing plastic bags or regular household trash into your yard waste, as doing so will trigger mandatory disposal fees at the drop-off site.
How Holidays Affect Your Scheduled Pickup
Major national holidays can occasionally disrupt your normal weekly sanitation routine. Rumpke officially observes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If one of these six holidays falls on a weekday on or before your usual Trotwood collection day, your trash and recycling pickup will be pushed back by exactly one day for that specific week. However, if the holiday lands on a weekend, your curbside service will continue exactly as normally scheduled.
Drop-off Facilities
Montgomery County Solid Waste District - North Facility
6589 Old Webster St, Vandalia, OH 45377
Materials Accepted
Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley (Trotwood Area)
606 Taywood Road, Englewood, OH 45322
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the contracted trash hauler for the City of Trotwood?
The City of Trotwood officially contracts with Rumpke to handle all residential and commercial trash and recycling routes. For specific inquiries about your household service, you can contact Rumpke directly at 937-461-0004.
How do I get a recycling bin in Trotwood?
A dedicated recycling tote is provided completely free of charge to any Trotwood residence. Recycling is collected on a weekly basis alongside your standard garbage on the exact same day.
What happens to my trash pickup on a holiday?
If a major recognized holiday falls on a weekday on or before your normal collection day, Rumpke will delay service by one day. Weekend holidays do not alter the regular weekly schedule.