Welcome Rumpke Customer,
Henry County Fiscal Court has renewed the
franchise with Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc.; an exclusive franchise for trash collection outside of the
county's incorporated cities. The cities of Eminence, Pleasureville, Smithfield, New Castle and Campbellsburg are not included in this contract. This franchise covers
all residential and commercial trash services without dumpsters.
Rumpke is a family business with over seventy-five years experience and we are here to serve you.
Please contact us at (800) 678-6753
or (502) 568-3800 if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you.
NOTE: YOUR physical addresses is recorded for actual collection, however, if you have a
different BILLING ADDRESS (such as a PO BOX) please contact us and let us know.
HENRY COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL TRASH COLLECTION
January 1, 2009 Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc.
begins a new 5-year franchise as the exclusive provider of residential
garbage collection in these areas. All areas of Henry County outside the
five cities of Campbellsburg, Eminence, New Castle, Pleasureville, and
Smithfield are subject to Henry County’s mandatory garbage Ordinance.
Collection
Schedule
Rumpke provides collection once a week on
either Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. If you don't know your collection date,
call us.
Holidays: Christmas Day and New
Year’s Day. Rumpke will
be closed on December 25th and January 1. You collection day may be moved
back each of these weeks.
NOTE: ALL OTHER "HOLIDAYS" TRASH COLECTION WILL BE ON THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED DAY.
Snow Schedule: If weather prevents
collection in your area on the normal collection day, Rumpke will make an
effort to return as soon as possible. Extended weather problems may prevent
a timely return and Rumpke will collect all trash on the next scheduled
collection day.
Billing: Rumpke will invoice
customers in advance at the rate of $57.00 per quarter. You will receive
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Set-out
Procedures
Residential: All residential
household trash must be properly contained and set at the curbside by 6:00 A
M on the day of collection. You may set out up to twelve (12), thirty-gallon
garbage bags or the equivalent. One (1), 95-gallon Rumpke trash cart is
provided at no additional charge. If you do not have the provided Rumpke
trash cart and would like one, please call us. Additional Rumpke trash carts
are available at a monthly rate of $3.50. Trash may also be placed in
standard 30-gallon trash cans. Rumpke may not collect construction debris,
tires, batteries, liquids such as paint or fuel, items containing CFCs, or
any hazardous waste.
Large Item Pick-up: Each month,
residential customers may set out one (1) large item at no additional
charge. This may be furniture, an appliance, or a household item. As a
general rule, this item should be no larger than a Rumpke trash cart and
weigh no more than 75 pounds but some larger items may be accepted. Call us
if you have a large item.
Commercial: Accounts not using
dumpster services may set out three (3), 30-gallon trash cans or one (1),
95-gallon Rumpke trash cart provided at no additional charge. Collection
will be at the street, alley, or other public right of way.
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Low Income
Eligibility
Customers who can verify an income of
less than $800.00 a month may qualify for free service. Customers who are
handicapped/disabled may qualify for pick-up at the house. The Tri-County
Community Action Agency (not Rumpke) reviews all applications. Their phone
number is 502/845-7808.
Exception for
Commercial or Agricultural Businesses
A resident who is an owner of a business
may dispose of his/her household waste at the commercial dumpster of the
business. There is a limit of four (4) eligible households per business.
Ownership is defined as: 1) one whose name appears on the deed to the
property where the dumpster is located or 2) where the resident can provide
proof of financial investment in the business. Contact us if you qualify.
Other Services
Rumpke offers services in addition to
those provide under this Residential Franchise. These include commercial
dumpsters, construction dumpsters, portable toilets, and waste removal
services for special events. Call us at our Louisville office for more
information.
RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY, INC. 1-800-678-6753
OR 502-568-3800
CHOOSE TO RECYCLE
Recycling
Rumpke provides drop-off
recycling bins at the County Road Barn, located at 714 Property Road.
These bins are for basic items usually found in the house or office and
are not for commercial items such as car parts or construction
waste. Acceptable items are newspaper, cardboard (broken down), junk
mail, magazines less than one inch thick, aluminum cans, bi-metal or
steel food cans, #1 through #7 plastic bottles or jars, and office
paper. Items not acceptable are pizza boxes, bottles/jars
contaminated with oil, tissue or wrapping paper, plastic bags,
batteries, and glass.
DROP-OFF YOUR RECYCLING 7 DAYS A WEEK!
You can accumulate A LOT of recyclable material in a short time. If you would like to drop it off
sooner than the schedule times/dates below you can bring it to the County Road Barn at 714 Property Road 7 days a week.
Recycle items do not have to be
separated, use any bin with available space.
ACCEPTED
MATERIALS FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM
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UNACCEPTED
MATERIALS FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM
We Do NOT recycle:
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Plastic
Films (bags)
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Styrofoam
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Glass
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See
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