On August 21, 2009 the City of Cincinnati suspended it’s curbside collection of yard waste as part of its 2009/2010 budget cuts. “The City has experienced great success with its curbside yard waste collection service since it’s inception.” said City Manager Milton Dohoney. “Although the City is no longer providing curbside yard waste collection service we want to encourage our residents to continue its efforts in diverting yard waste from our landfills by practicing backyard composting, mulching or using one of the four yard waste drop off locations.”
Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Not only does composting help the environment, but it can help your garden, yard, and house plants too! It is a satisfying way to turn food waste and yard trimmings into a beneficial soil conditioner.
Composting:
• Saves you money by replacing store bought soil conditioners.
• Helps garden and house plants by improving the fertility and health of your soil.
• Saves water by helping the soil hold moisture and reducing water runoff.
• Benefits the environment by recycling valuable organic resources and extending the life of our landfills.
For more information on managing your yard waste contact the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District (513) 946-7755 or susan.schumacher@hamilton-co.org
Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations
Central: Cincinnati Public Services
3320 Millcreek Road, Cincinnati, OH 45223
March 28 to November 22, 2009
Monday—Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
January 2 and January 9 2010
Monday—Friday from 7 am to 3 pm
Closed Holidays
East: Bzak Landscaping
3295 Turpin Lane (off Rt. 32) Anderson Twp.
March 28 to November 22, 2009
Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am to 5 pm
January 2 and January 9, 2010
Saturdays from Noon to 3 pm
During the week from 7:30 am to 5 pm
Closed Independence Day July 4 and Labor Day Monday September 7
West: Kuliga Park
6717 Bridgetown Road, Green Township
March 28 to November 22, 2009
Saturday and Sundays from 11:30 am to 5 pm
January 2 and January 9, 2010
Saturdays from Noon to 3 pm
Closed Independence Day, July 4
North: Rumpke Landfill
Struble Road and Colerain Avenue, Colerain Township
March 28 to November 22, 2009
Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am to 5 pm
January 2 and January 9, 2010
Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm
Closed Independence Day July 4
Other Composting Resources:
Backyard Composting Information:
www.hcdoes.org/swmd/residents/yardwaste/ywcompost.html
Brochure: “Backyard Composting—A Beginner’s Guide”
Composting resource material provided by Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District.
