As a result of a recent bidding process, effective Monday, May 19, 2008, the City of Troy recycling contractor will be Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.

Commencing the week of May 12, 2008, Rumpke of Ohio, Inc. will commence delivering a red recycling bin to the residences that are covered by the curbside recycling program.

If a citizen wishes to have more than one bin, please contact the City of Troy Central Service and Maintenance Facility at (937) 335-1914 and additional bins will be provided. Generally, there are no limitations as to the number of recycling bins that a resident can utilize. Also commencing the week of May 12, 2008, Waste Management Inc. will be collecting their green recycling bins as they pick up recycling that week.

It is not necessary for citizens to remove labels from bottles and cans; however, it would be appreciated if the bottles and cans can be rinsed out.

As a reminder, acceptable items for recycling are:
plastic bottles and containers
clear, brown and green glass bottles and jars
newspapers, magazines and catalogs
cardboard
paperboard
junk mail
paper bags
drink boxes
phone books
aluminum beverage cans
steel food/tin cans
empty aerosol cans

Items currently not acceptable for recycling are:
plastic caps
plastic bowls
plastic buckets
plastic tubs
plastic oil jugs
film or plastic bags
plastic grocery bags
glass lids
glass windows
drinking glass
light bulbs
glass cookware
pizza boxes
books
napkins
paper plates
paint cans
coat hangers
steel scrap
pots and pans

If citizens should experience any difficulties in the change of recycling contractors, please contact the City of Troy Central Service and Maintenance Facility at (937) 335-1914.


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