Reading, OH Trash Pickup Schedule
Collection days, holiday changes, recycling rules, and drop-off options for Reading, Ohio — in one page, with sources.
Trash pickup in Reading, OH follows Weekly Rumpke collection under the city contract (billed with water/sewer). Your collection day comes from Rumpke's address lookup - we have not verified a published street-to-day schedule from the sources checked as of 2026-10-20..
When is each service collected?
Recurring schedule for Reading services.
| Service | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly Rumpke collection under the city contract (billed with water/sewer). Your collection day comes from Rumpke's address lookup - we have not verified a published street-to-day schedule from the sources checked as of 2026-10-20. | Provider: Rumpke (city contract). |
Which bin does it go in?
Search the material, follow the color: green chip recycles, red goes to trash.
| Material | Where it goes |
|---|---|
| Program | Recycle Rumpke provides garbage AND recycling under city contract; large green wheeled recycling containers available (request via city). |
What about bulky or special items?
Mattresses, appliances, storm debris — the rules before you set them out.
- Large items — Call Rumpke in advance before setting out large items (chairs, carpet, mattresses, washers). Overnight truck rental for especially large pickups: $100.
- Contacts — Public Works Chief Darrell Courtney (513) 733-5180; Administrative Office (513) 733-3725, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F.
More details: bulk & yard waste page.
Where can I drop things off?
Transfer stations and drop-off centers serving Hamilton County, with hours and fees.
| Facility | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ash Residential Drop-Off Center | Drop-off center | 6131 Interstate Circle, Blue Ash, OH 45242 | Mon-fri 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM | Free — Blue Ash residents check in on arrival |
| Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off (unverified placeholder) | Hazardous waste drop-off | Environmental Enterprises, Cincinnati, OH | Seasonal Confirm at hamiltoncountyrecycles.org | Confirm |
Who collects what?
The provider for each service and how to reach them.
| Service | Provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Rumpke (city contract) |
Common questions
The things Reading residents ask most.
Who picks up trash in Reading, OH?
The city contracts with Rumpke Waste Collection. Large cart and service questions go through the city (513) 733-3725 or Public Works (513) 733-5180.
What changed recently?
Every update to this page, newest first.
- Rumpke contract and contacts measured from the public works page. No day-level schedule published.
- Sources re-verified 2026-10-20: Rumpke collects under the city contract (billed with water/sewer); your collection day comes from Rumpke's address lookup, now linked. Large items need an advance call to Rumpke.
Population 10,000 · Sources: www.readingohio.org, www.rumpke.com, www.readingohio.org · Summarized from municipal, hauler, and public-data records; schedules change without notice.