Waste and Recycle Removal

TRASH AND CURBSIDE RECYCLE COLLECTION

Effective January 3, 2012, Kimble Companies is consolidating its waste disposal and recycling entities under one name:  KIMBLE.  J & J Refuse will now be known as Kimble.  The singular brand identity, including a new logo and signage, will be launched across all markets in eastern Ohio and will cary the Kimble name for all of the family-owned businesses. 

Any problems or questions may either be directed to the Township Administration Personnel

or to Kimble (J & J Refuse) directly on telephone number 1-330-963-5493.  Website:  www.jandjrefuse.com 

Kimble has a 63-year history in waste collection and the disposal business, with a strong operational record of accomplishment and growth of its individual entities, most notably J&J Refuse in Northeast Ohio and Ace Disposal in Southeast Ohio. 

The Township's contract with Kimble (J & J Refuse) will not change.  The Township has a contract for trash and recycling collection in the amount of $165,534.00.  The Township is one of the few in the area that still is able to provide curbside trash and curbside collection.   

GENERAL WASTE REMOVAL:

Residents must use their own 2-35 gallon container.  The weight of each container and its contents may not exceed 50 pounds.   All refuse is to be contained, tied and enclosed to prevent leaking, spilling or blowing.  Carpets must be bundled and tied not exceeding four (4) feet in length or 50 pounds per bundle. 

Tree, brush, dirt, stones, broken concrete, major building materials, infectious yard waste, household hazardous waste, tires, liquids such as oil, and yard waste are not collected.

Trash is collected on Friday. Collection starts at 7:00 a.m. and residents should place all trash at the end of your drive before 7:00 a.m. on Friday.  The quantity of waste is limited to 6 plastic bags or suitable containers not exceeding 45 pounds in weight for each container.   

Residents are also able to have bulk items picked up at no additional costs.  Doors from refrigerators/freezers must be removed prior to placing them at the cub.  When in doubt or any extra-large items, please call Kimble (J & J Refuse) directly on telephone number 1-330-963-5493 prior to Friday Pickup to ensure the collection of your item(s).  
 

TRANSFER AND RECYCLING:    

Kimble (J & J Refuse) provides the yellow recycling bins and these are kept by the Township Service Department.  Residents requiring a recycling container should call the Township Office or the Service Department on telephone number 33-659-6483.   

Blue bags may also be used for recycling.  Your recyclable wastes do not have to be separated – this is done at Kimble's (J & J Refuse’s) facility which works with the Stark County MRDD Board to supply employment opportunities to people with disabilities.  A separate truck will collect recyclables every week on the same day as the solid waste collection.

Below is a list of items recycled by Kimble Transfer & Recycling:  

NON-FIBER:

• Aluminum Cans
• Aluminum trays, aluminum foil, cat food cans
• Bimetal cans and food containers
• Empty aerosol cans
• Clear, brown and green glass jars and bottles
• Plastic containers marked #1 to #7

FIBER:

• Newspaper
• Magazines
• Corrugated cardboard
• Telephone Books
• Catalogues
• Mail
• Printer/copier paper
• Chipped Board (cereal boxes)

Note:  Items may be tied or placed  in a brown paper bag enclosed in a legitimate recycle blue bag.

EXAMPLES OF THE RECYCLABLE PLASTICS #1 THROUGH #7:

• #1:  Soft drink bottles, water bottles, peanut butter jars, window cleaner bottles, mouth wash bottles
• #2:  Laundry detergent bottles, windshield washer fluid bottles, coffee containers, milk jugs, butter tubs, medicine bottles
• #3:  Shampoo bottles, cooking oil bottles, hand soap bottles, gladware container lids, juice bottles
• #4:  Mustard bottles, margarine tub tops, ice cream tub tops, squeezable bottles
• #5:  Cool whip containers, gladware tubs, plastic flower pot containers, apple sauce cup, plastic cups
• #6:  Plastic cookie trya dish, vegetable tub containers, take-away containers
• #7:  Orange juice plastic bottles, kids snack containers, some ketchup bottles

Note:  With regards to plastics #3 through #7:  rigid containers for food, beverage, health and beauty aid products are recycled.

ITEMS NOT RECYCLED:

• Paint cans
• Anti-freeze and motor oil containers
• Wax cartons
• Batteries
• Light bulbs
• Wire hangars
• Plastic Bags
• Styrofoam
• Toys
• Plastic Utensils

 TRASH DELAYS DUE TO HOLIDAYS 

Trash pickup is delayed ONE DAY due to the six (6) holidays listed below that fall during the week. 

Richfield Township trash and recycle collection will be on SATURDAY beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the weeks listed below.  Trash needs to be at curbside no later than 7:00 a.m. 

• New Year's Day:  Tuesday, January 1, 2013
• Memorial Day:  Monday, May 28, 2012
• July 4th:  Wednesday, July 4, 2012
• Labor Day:  Monday, September 3, 2012
• Thanksgiving Day:  Thursday, November 22, 2012
• Christmas:  Tuesday: December 25, 2012

Household Hazardous Waste Recycle Center

The Household Hazardous Waste Recycle Center, operated by the Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority and is open seasonally from July 3 through September 26 on:

Tuesday afternoons                         1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday evenings                       6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority encourages phone calls and questions.  Please call 1-330-374-0383 or visit their website www.saswma.org for addtiional information and resources.  The Center is located at 1201 Graham Road in Stow.  PLEASE NOTE THAT this service is available to SUMMIT COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY AND NO business, school or government waste is accepted.  The Center is located at 1201 Graham Road in Stow. 

• Automotive Products:  Antifreeze, Auto Grease, Brake Fluid, Gas, Gasoline Mixtures, Oil filters, Used Motor Oil
• Acids
• Adhesives
• Abestos:  Must be wetted, double-bagged, sealed and less than 3-feet long/wide
• Batteries:  Automotative, Household, Rechargeable
• Bleach
• Caulk
• Caustics
• Driveway Sealer
• Fertilizer
• Flares:  Road Flares Only
• Fluorescent Bulbs
• Fungicides
• Herbicides
• Household Cleaners
• Kerosene
• Lighter Fluid
• Paint Products:  Oil, Solvent Based, Stain, Thinner, Varnish, Wood Preservatives.  NO LATEX PAINTS ACCEPTED.
• Pesticides
• Pool Chemicals
• Propane Cyclinders (BBQ - Up to 20-pounds)
• Roof Coatings
• Solvents
• Items with Mercury (Placed in a sealed plastic bag and then places in a rigid container for safe transport)

Latex Paint Disposal:  Dried out latex paint (water based) is an acceptable item for curbside trash.  You can mix absorbent material (e.g. cat litter, sawdust, shredded newspaper or paper) into paint and allow mixture to dry thoroughly or simply remove the lid and let the pain dry out.