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Rumpke experiences trash influx
Garbage collection increases after fall arrival of Miami U. students
Allison Cole
Issue date: 8/28/07 Section: Community
Dana also noted problems with trash pickup as a result of student move in.
She said one of the problems with not getting pickup is that once Rumpke misses a week, trash can begin to pile up.
Treleaven said the trash pickup is a problem that occurs every year, and he considers these first couple weeks of classes a period of education for students. He said this is the time when students need to learn trash collection days and how to properly prepare items for pickup, such as breaking down cardboard for more space.
He said that on any given day, he receives three or four reports of missed trash collection from around the city. If there is a complaint of missed pickup, Treleaven said collection crews are notified and they have 24 hours to take care of the pickup. Should trash pickup still not occur, Oxford code enforcement may step in to examine the problem.
While missed trash collection may occur on occasion throughout the year, Treleaven encourages students to learn
Oxford's trash pickup requirements.
According to Oxford's Web page, container requirements state that "containers shall be constructed in such manner as to be strong, not easily corrodible, rodent-proof and of a capacity of not more than 32 gallons or weighing more than 60 pounds loaded, or in dumpster containers approved by the service director capable of being lifted mechanically by the waste contractor." In addition: "Recyclable materials may be accumulated in the recycling container issued to each customer or in a larger container, which is approved for garbage or refuse accumulation."
Dana said part of the learning period with trash pickup is getting people to understand and follow these directions.
"We as property owners are ultimately responsible for our property to do the right thing," Dana said.
She said one of the problems with not getting pickup is that once Rumpke misses a week, trash can begin to pile up.
Treleaven said the trash pickup is a problem that occurs every year, and he considers these first couple weeks of classes a period of education for students. He said this is the time when students need to learn trash collection days and how to properly prepare items for pickup, such as breaking down cardboard for more space.
He said that on any given day, he receives three or four reports of missed trash collection from around the city. If there is a complaint of missed pickup, Treleaven said collection crews are notified and they have 24 hours to take care of the pickup. Should trash pickup still not occur, Oxford code enforcement may step in to examine the problem.
While missed trash collection may occur on occasion throughout the year, Treleaven encourages students to learn
Oxford's trash pickup requirements.
According to Oxford's Web page, container requirements state that "containers shall be constructed in such manner as to be strong, not easily corrodible, rodent-proof and of a capacity of not more than 32 gallons or weighing more than 60 pounds loaded, or in dumpster containers approved by the service director capable of being lifted mechanically by the waste contractor." In addition: "Recyclable materials may be accumulated in the recycling container issued to each customer or in a larger container, which is approved for garbage or refuse accumulation."
Dana said part of the learning period with trash pickup is getting people to understand and follow these directions.
"We as property owners are ultimately responsible for our property to do the right thing," Dana said.
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