City of Bellefontaine: Trash collection update and residential refuse rates

Following a trash audit conducted on Wednesday, the City of Bellefontaine has identified that several properties did not have their trash collected due to missing the required service sticker on their trash cans.

If your trash was scheduled for pickup on Wednesday but was not collected, it will be picked up on Thursday.

Residents are urged to contact the Utilities Department as soon as possible to obtain a service sticker and ensure it is affixed to the trash container prior to next week’s pickup.

This sticker confirms your active refuse account and helps ensure reliable service.

Failure to have the proper identification on your trash container may result in service delays.

Residential Refuse Collection Rates (Codified Ordinance 951.11)

The City of Bellefontaine provides refuse and recycling collection through a structured service and disposal fee system as follows:

Monthly Base Service Fee

• $9.00 per household/unit
  • Covers weekly collection of solid waste and recyclables
  • Includes processing and marketing of recyclables
  • Disposal costs not included

Pay-As-You-Throw Disposal Fees

• $1.50 – Per 32-gallon Bellefontaine blue bag
• $0.75 – Per 15-gallon Bellefontaine blue bag
• $7.00 – For each trash container 45 gallons or less
• $15.00 – For containers between 46 and 89 gallons
• $19.00 – For leased 90/95-gallon toters

Container Limit & Leased Toter Policy

• Limit: Two (2) containers per property address
• A refundable $30.00 deposit is required for all leased toters
  • Applied to the utility account if service level changes
  • Refunded upon return of the toter when service ends

Bulky Item Collection Fees

• $7.50 – For small/medium household goods (< 1 cubic yard / ≤ 50 lbs)
  • Includes rolled carpet (≤ 4 ft wide, tied)
• $15.00 – For large items (up to 4 cubic yards / ≤ 250 lbs)

Construction & Demolition Debris

• Customers requiring roll-off containers or disposal of renovation, demolition, or new construction debris may contract with any qualified hauler
  • Must notify the Office of the Service Safety Director in advance

Commercial Refuse Accounts

• Businesses must confirm proper refuse service through the City
• Shared container use must be documented via a Certification of Service
• Some sites may qualify for “handpick” classification with specialized billing through the City

The City of Bellefontaine appreciates the cooperation of all residents in maintaining clean and reliable service.

For further information or to request a service sticker, please contact the Utilities Department at (937) 592-3561 during regular business hours.