Trash Services

Inside & Outside The Village

Trash Service Rate Increase will take effect 1/1/2026.

Trash Service Rate Increase will take effect 1/1/2026.

Rates Inside the Village

Village Resident $28 / month

Senior Village Resident $26 / month

Rates Outside the Village

Township Resident $30 / month

All Trash bills are due at the close of business on the 15th of each month.

Thereafter, payments will be considered delinquent and a 10% penalty will be added to the amount.

Should the 15th fall on a Saturday, Sunday or a Legal Holiday, bills will not be considered delinquent until the end of the following business day.

Commercial Options Available

*NOTE: Recycling Options Listed Further Below.*

Routes - Monday & Tuesday

Monday Route includes any residential or commercial property on account to the East of East Street.

Including: State Route 203 North, Hughes Rd., Boxwell Rd., Bethlehem Rd., Newmans Cardington Rd., Prospect Norton Rd., State Route 47 East, Dunbar Rd., Smeltzer Rd.

Tuesday Route includes any residential or commercial property on account to the West of East Street.

Including: State Route 203 South, Gast Rd., Curren Rd., State Route 47 West, State Route 257, Davis-Kirk Rd., State Route 4, Prospect-Richwood Rd., Boundary Rd.

Rules & Regulations

Containers:

Garbage shall be placed in secured plastic bags, or metal or plastic containers of not more than thirty (30) gallon capacity. Other trash and refuse must be in containers or bundles that can readily be picked up by one man, but in no instance to exceed fifty (50) pounds.

Container Pick Up Area:

All containers, bundles, bags, etc., of garbage, rubbish, or waste material shall be located within six (6) feet of the curb, roadway, berm, alley, etc., wherever possible.

Disposal of Grass Clippings, Mulch, & Other Fine Materials:

Fine material disposal is discouraged and composting is encouraged. Small quantities of this material will be picked up on the last Wednesday of each month from May through October, weather permitting.

Materials Not Permitted in Garbage:

Paint cans (must be completely dried out), piping, hazardous materials, tires (specialized recycling necessary - please contact your nearest transfer station for legal disposal of tires), furniture, construction waste, etc.

Special Pick Up Opportunities

Special Large Load Pick Up

Village Residents Only

Any village resident may request the use of the dump truck for any large amount of refuse, roofing, brush, remodeling waste, etc.

$50.00 per load if loaded by the resident

$100.00 per load if loaded by the Village employees

*Landfill charges will be in addition to the above amounts.*

Dump truck drop off can be as early as 9am. Pick up at 3pm by the Village employees.

Arrangements can be made by calling the Village Office.

Special Small Load Pick Up

Village and Township Residents

Any village or township resident may request the assistance of the Village for removal of larger items that is not permitted in the regular garbage route such as but not limited to:

Mattresses: Twin / Full / Queen / King

couches/ sectionals / recliners / chairs

tables /desks / shelving

toilets / refrigerators / microwaves /

carpet / piping

*Service fees help offset the landfill charges.*

Arrangements can be made by calling the Village Office.

Annual Spring Clean Up

Always the week following the Annual Village Garage Sale Weekend in June

Village officials have not designated the dates for the 2026 Spring Clean Up at this time.

Brush Pick Up

Village Residents Only

Small amounts of items such as grass clippings, mulch, tree limbs, etc., will be picked up on the last Wednesday of the month from May through October.

Items to be picked up can be placed at your typical garbage pick up location.

Residents outside the village or anyone with a large amount of these items are requested to deliver their waste to:

Drop Off Locations in the Surrounding Area

Republic Services Marion County Transfer Station

1564 Victory Rd, Marion, OH 43302                                                                                                                               (740) 387-0394

Delaware County Transfer Station

888 US-42, Delaware, OH 43015                                                                                                                                       (740) 369-7700

(FREE) Yard Waste & Composting can be taken to:

Outdoor Resource Supply

560 Barks Road W., Marion, OH 43302                                                                                                                         (740) 914-8227

Leaf Pick Up

Takes place in November - pick up times may vary, weather permitting. Leaves to be picked up must be placed along roadways, not alleyways.

Recycling Opportunities

Rumpke Dedicated Drop-Off Site

Rumpke has a dedicated recycle drop-off site located in the gravel lot East of the Senior Center at 318 N Elm St.

~ DKMM ~

Delaware - Knox - Marion - Morrow Solid Waste District

Keep Marion County Beautiful

wastenotmarion.com dkmm.org

Heavy or bulky metals (year-round disposal):

Sims Brothers Recycling

1011 S Prospect St, Marion, OH 43302 (740) 387-9041

65 London Rd, Delaware, OH 43015 (740) 363-9192

Friction Metals

740 W Center St, Marion, OH 43302 (740) 914-725

278 Curtis St, Delaware, OH 43015 (740) 362-3429

Electronic Collection Services:

April - September By Appointment Only:

To schedule an appointment call (419) 946-6400 to schedule an appointment.

Holiday String Light Collection

Begins on America Recycles Day (November 15) and continues through January 20. Visit wastenotmarion.com to find a location nearest you or drop off at the local Goodwill.

Holiday Tree Collection

During and after the holiday season, residents are encouraged to drop off bare trees at any DKMM-sponsored yard waste facility including Outdoor Resource Supply.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW):

April - September By Appointment Only:

To schedule a 15-minute drop-off appointment on select Wednesdays call (419) 751-2290.  Appointments are available in Delaware and Mount Vernon and are open to residents in all four District counties.  $20/car (cash or card).

(HHW examples: paints, chemicals, oils, fertilizers, automotive fluids)

Special one-time - no appointment required collection event: June 13, 2026 9am-1pm Located at the Marion County Fairgrounds

Yard Waste Disposal - FREE

Outdoor Resource Supply

560 Barks Road W., Marion, OH 43302 (740) 914-8227

This location also recycles asphalt, brick, and block for a small fee.

Take Back Day

Marmet collects unused or expired medications the last Saturday in April and October.

There is year-round disposal at local pharmacies such as Meijer, CVS, Walgreens and law enforcement agencies.