COLUMBUS– As the region prepares for an influx of visitors and increased traffic for the total solar eclipse, Rumpke Waste & Recycling is making some adjustments to its collection schedule.
Rumpke service will be delayed on Monday, April 8, for customers in Bartholomew, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Lawrence, Scott, Shelby (southern portion), and Washington counties. The local waste and recycling company will operate on a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.
- Monday, April 8 – No Rumpke service.
- Tuesday, April 9 – Monday customers will be serviced on Tuesday.
- Wednesday, April 10 – Tuesday customers will be serviced on Wednesday.
- Thursday, April 11 – Wednesday customers will be serviced on Thursday.
- Friday, April 12 – Thursday, customers will be serviced on Friday.
- Saturday, April 13 – Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday.
“We provide an essential, critical service, and the decision to delay trash and recycling collection was not made lightly,” said Eric Curtis, region vice president of Rumpke. We are heeding the advice of state emergency services and planning for travel complications due to anticipated heavy traffic from eclipse watchers. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.”
Curtis added that placing material at the curb the night before scheduled collection is a good practice, as collection times can vary.
Rumpke will return to its regular collection schedule the following week.
