Rumpke was selected as the City’s service provider for trash, recycling and yard waste again this year.
Billing & Rates
The new service rate is $19.24/month (effective Jan. 1, 2020). Customers will receive a quarterly bill from Rumpke.
Residents ages 65+ who are head of the household will qualify for a senior discount (10 percent off total price of collections services). Proof of eligibility required.
City of Powell Service Guidelines
Weekly Service Day: Tuesday
Holiday Schedule
Observed Holidays:
• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
If the holiday is the day-of or a weekday before your service day, service will be delayed one day that week.
If the holiday is on a weekend or a weekday after your service day, service will remain as scheduled.
Trash & Recycling Containers
Residents may furnish their own trash containers or rent a 95-gal. Rumpke trash cart for $3.59/mo. Residents may use the 18-gal. recycling bin provided by Rumpke or rent a 65-gal. or 95-gal. Rumpke recycling cart for $2.10/mo. and $3.59/mo.
Bulk Items
Bulk item pickup occurs on your regular service day and should be scheduled 24 hours in advance by contacting Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171. Examples: appliances, carpet, furniture, large toys.
Prohibited Items
Rumpke cannot collect car batteries, tires, liquids, combustible materials or any hazardous items. Contact Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171 about disposal instructions for sharps and needles.