Butler County strives to raise recycling awareness. Many of our efforts involve helping residents understand how to Recycle Right.

As part of this effort, communication is being standardized across our region to address common items that should not be recycled in curbside recycling bins. These include plastic bags, batteries, plastic cups, coffee cups, and food service containers. Did you know all of the material captured in curbside recycling in this region is processed at Rumpke Recycling? We partner with Rumpke and other local governments to communicate the Do’s and Don'ts of recycling.

Knowing what to recycle helps make recycling work. Each and every person can take action to improve recycling this year!

Download Butler County’s Recycling Flyer  here.

Butler County Manufacturers:
The Southwest Ohio Pollution Prevention Program is accepting applications from Butler County industries seeking to improve performance and reduce production cost.  We can help you secure a highly qualified Ohio undergraduate engineering student for a 12 week summer internship.  To learn more, see flyer or application.  Contact Anne Fiehrer Flaig at 513-887-3963. 

Residential Leaf Collection & Yard Waste
Many cities offer annual leaf pick up programs.  Below is helpful information about leaf collection in Butler County.  

City of Fairfield
Fairfield residents can arrange to have their brush and limbs picked up by the City of Fairfield Public Works Department.  Another service, Operation Dump Truck accommodates large quantities of brush and limbs too large for call in pick up program.  Leaf collection begins November 5, 2018 and will run through January 4, 2019. For guidelines and schedule visit https://www.fairfield-city.org/ or call 513-867-4200. 

City of Hamilton
Curbside leaf collection will begin October 30, 2018.  For information and guidelines visit https://www.hamilton-city.org/874/Leaf-Collection-Schedule or call 513-785-7270.

City of Middletown
Middletown residents can put their leaves in brown lawn & leaf bags or regular trash bags and place them in their Rumpke trash container.  Call 513-425-7766 for information. 

City of Monroe
The Public Works Department will conduct curbside leaf pick up in residential neigborhoods. Visit http://www.monroeohio.org/ or call 513-539-7374 for information.

City of Oxford 
Leaf pick up program begins Monday, November 5, 2018.  Leaves should be raked to the gutter or between the curb and sidewalk.  In areas of on street parking, leaves should be raked to the yellow "No Parking" zone.  No brush in the leaf piles.  Brush should be bundled and set out for regular curbside yard waste pick up.  For details visit http://www.cityofoxford.org/ or call 513-524-5206.

City of Trenton 
Trenton will begin leaf collection late October through December.  Leaves should be raked in narrow piles along the curb.  For more information, call 513-988-6304.  

Other brush and yard waste can be taken to Tri-State Landscaping Supply.  Call 513-423-8723 for hours and fees.