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Solid Waste

Address:	Campbell County Fiscal Court Building 1098 Monmouth Street P.O. Box 72340 Newport, KY 41072

Hours:	Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact:	David Plummer (859) 547-1802

Email the Solid Waste Department

Solid Waste Resource Guide – Click to find out how to dispose of almost anything!

The Campbell County Solid Waste Office directs the Campbell County Litter Abatement and Clean Up programs. The office can also be of service to any citizen who wishes to dispose of old appliances, leftover paint, oil, antifreeze, and abandoned cars or we can answer questions about one of the many solid waste issues that are out there. However, please note that we do not supply direct Solid Waste hauling services ourselves.

Index:
I) Events & Fundraisers
II) Blight Complaints
III) Haulers and Landfills
VI) Recycling
V) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal
VI) Paint Disposal
VII) Links and Regional Organizations

I) Events & Fundraisers

Spring Clean Up
Shred Day
Trash for Cash

Spring Clean Up

When	April 12th, 13th & 14th, 2013
Where	Pendery Park Campbell Police Station at 8774 Constable Drive, Alexandria Campbell Transportation Center at 1175 Racetrack Road, Alexandria
Time	Friday & Saturday 8am to 5pm Sunday 8am to 4pm

No Paint (nor any liquid) will be accepted at the Campbell County Clean Up.

The Spring Clean Up will take place at three locations across Campbell County. All location will accept general trash and debris. However, only the Transportation Center will accept scrap metal, car batteries, appliances, electronics and tires (4-6) and propane tanks. For large items, please call in advance to 859-547-1802 before the event so arraignments can be made to accommodate you. Electronics recycling at Racetrack Road will not include TV's, however, they will be accepted for normal disposal. If needed, please contact 859-663-8322 on the days of. In addition, loads of tires over the limit must be called in advance.

Campbell Clean Up Flyer

Shred Day

There will be NO additional shredding opportunities on April 27th, 2013. We apologize for any inconvenience.

When	April 20th 2013
Where	Disabled American Vets (DAV) 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring KY
Time	9:00 - Noon

The Campbell County Shred Day is a relatively new program in Campbell County's History. Sponsored by Campbell County Solid Waste, the DAV and the Campbell County Public Library, Shred Day is an opportunity for all Campbell County Citizens to rid themselves of the private documents they've been too afraid of throwing out. On the day of, we will have two mobile Shredding Trucks supplied by Document Destruction to shred all your documents on site in a secure environment. If that isn't enough, you can even watch your documents be shredded before your very eyes! This event only happens once a year, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Oh yeah, It's Free!

Shred Day Flyer

The Trash for Cash 2013 is Open!

The Trash for Cash program is a fund raising opportunity for non-profit groups based in Campbell County. Groups eligible include local church groups, boy/girl scouts, school groups, non-profits etc. Once the initial documents are received (please see instructions) and a date chosen, your group will perform a clean up of up to 10 miles at $100 a mile! Please note, 10 miles is the max per calendar year each group can apply. Groups from the same program are limited to only 1 clean up (example: “School A” Varsity baseball team and “School A” JV baseball team cannot each have a clean up). Each group does not have to turn in all liability wavers at the time of application, however, all waivers must be submitted before your event.

1 . Instructions

2.   Agreement
      W-9
      Preference Sheet

3. Liability Wavier (Each person must sign one)

4. Closeout Documents (after event)
Letter to the Editor, Survey and Check List

If you have any questions while you file out the initial documents, please call me at 859-547-1802 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please note that most questions can be answered while reading and initialing the Trash for Cash Agreement Form.

II) Blight Complaints

Campbell County Solid Waste is the office charged with enforcing the County Blight Ordinance O-10-97. Blight is considered any item ‘dilapidated’ or ‘discarded’ on public or private property viewable from a right of way or neighboring property.

Please contact the Solid Waste department at 859-547-1802 or use our inquiry system if you believe a blight violation exists in the county.

III) Haulers and Landfills

In Campbell County, each city contracts out their own solid waste collection services. If you do not live in a city, you must contract with a Solid Waste Hauler yourself. Please use the list below to for contact information on haulers in our area.

-> Campbell County Solid Waste Providers

Live in a city and don't know who your hauler is or when they come?

Easy! Find your information below, then call your city or talk to your neighbors to find out when what day of the week your trash day is.

-> List of Solid Waste Providers per City

-> Campbell County Solid Waste Providers

VI) Recycling

Typical recycling in Campbell County happens at the curbside level. Normally, the type of services offered from a Solid Waste Hauler is determined by the city you live in. Please click the list below to find out who your provider is.

-> List of Solid Waste Providers per City

Unfortunately, many residents still do not have access to convenient recycling options. If you live in an apartment, odds are you don’t have recycling. Many times landlords will not contract for this service, nor will they provide collection dumpster for their residents to use. If you live in the unincorporated county (not in a city) odds are you don’t have curbside recycling either.

So how and where can I go to recycle?

Campbell County supplies two large recycling dumpsters for residents who do not have normal access to recycle their items. They are located at:

Campbell County Police Station
8774 Constable Drive
Alexandria, KY 41001

And

Campbell County Animal Shelter
1989 Poplar Ridge Road
Melbourne, KY 41059

Please take note that your items will need to be placed in the recycling dumpster individually. Please do not deposit your bag which holds your recyclables.

What items can I recycle?
Rumpke’s website on recycled items provides a simple, general outline to follow. Please visit: www.rumpkerecycling.com

Large Item Recycling

Example: Refrigerators, Dishwashers, Water Heaters, Deep Freezers, etc.

Items like these are generally dubbed as ‘Whitegoods’. Many times local haulers will not take these items for free. So Campbell County developed a program which accepts Whitegoods all year round at 1175 Racetrack Road, Alexandria, KY 41001 if you can get it to us. (Freon is ok!)

Bring your Whitegoods anytime between 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (M-F) to the address above. Simply drive to the far side of the complex and enter the set of normal doors by the flag poles. While there talk to the receptionist and you’ll receive further instruction on what to do. Oh yeah, its free!

Remember to call them before you show up! (859.635.9100)

V) Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Disposal

Example: Oil, Antifreeze, Gas, Insecticides, Pesticides

Many times you simply have chemicals that are unmarked or difficult to get rid of. If you know the type of waste please consult the Northern Kentucky Resource Guide for more information on your item:

-> Northern Kentucky Resource Guide

If you have several types of chemicals (marked and unmarked) please look at page 8 of the Northern Kentucky Resource Guide. Environmental Enterprises, based in Cincinnati, specializes in taking a wide variety of chemicals off your hands for a small fee. Usually it is based on a per pound basis of materials you bring them. Environmental Enterprises can accommodate either industrial or individual amounts of Household Hazardous Waste.

Don’t forget!!!!
Normally, once a year in the Fall the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area hosts an HHW event, free for residents of Campbell, Kenton and Boone Counties. Please see the EVENTS tab above for more information as it becomes available every fall.

VI) Paint Disposal

Paint is the #1 item our residents call about. But did you know paint is not a hazardous material? If dry, paint can be placed out to your normal trash collection. Once the Solid Waste Hauler can see that it is dry, it will be taken to the landfill.

Also, please see page 8 of the Resource Guide linked above for places to take used paint.

So, you need to dry some paint?
Use an absorbent like: Sawdust, Kitty Litter or Paint Crystals.

Step 1: Mix it in, stir. Place in a safe area with the lid off, as drying takes several days.
Step 2: Sit for a day, stir again. Repeat step 2 as often as necessary until dry.
Step 3: Place by your normal trash, with the lid off.

Still puzzled? Check out this nationally acclaimed Youtube video from Hamilton County Solid Waste: Video.

VII) Links and Regional Organizations

-> Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Website -> Northern Kentucky Household Hazardous Waste Action Coalition
-> The Green Umbrella Organization
-> Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
  8020 Veterans Memorial Drive, Suite 110
  Florence, KY 41042
  859.525.4923
-> Sanitation District 1
-> Kentucky Division of Waste Management

Waste Haulers
-> Bavarian Waste Services
-> Best Way Disposal and Recycling
-> Republic Services Inc.
-> Rumpke Waste Services