How do I complain about garbage/recycling pick up?
The City of Fort Wright utilizes Rumpke of Kentucky for waste management for residents. The City pays a monthly bill on behalf of residents, who pay one payment on their Property Tax Statement each year. If you are a resident that has experienced a missed garbage or recycling pickup or has another issue with the Rumpke service, please contact Rumpke of Kentucky at 859-472-7339, option 2. You can also contact the City Administration Department at 859-331-1700.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?
A variety of organizations in Northern Kentucky offer events throughout the year to dispose of household hazardous waste. You can visit the below websites for more information: Northern Kentucky Hazardous Waste Action Coalition - Kenton County Coordinator - 859-392-1919 Kenton County Public Works - 859-392-1920
How do I dispose of large items?
Please contact Rumpke of Kentucky directly to review what items are eligible for disposal and set up a pick up time. They can be reached at 859-472-7339, option 2, or by visiting Rumpke.com.
How do I dispose of paint?
Paint should be dried out and disposed of with your regular trash. Take the lid off to dry it out, add kitty litter to speed up the process, keep the lid off when you place out for the trash so the hauler knows it is dry.
How Do I set up garbage/recycling services
The City of Fort Wright utilizes Rumpke of Kentucky for waste management for residents. The City pays a monthly bill on behalf of residents, who pay one payment on their Property Tax Statement each year. New residents should not need to set up any service for trash or recycling. Residents can rent rolling garbage and recycling bins directly from Rumpke of Kentucky. There is a small monthly fee to rent the rolling garbage bin, but the rolling recycling bins are free-of-charge. To set up this service, please contact Rumpke directly at 859-472-7339, option 2.
How do I view the garbage/recycling services schedule
The Neighborhood Pickup Schedule can be viewed by clicking here.
Missed Pickup?
If you are a resident that has experienced a missed garbage or recycling pickup or has another issue with the Rumpke service, please contact Rumpke of Kentucky at 859-472-7339, option 2. You can also contact the City Administration Department at 859-331-1700.
Missed Trash Pickup
If you are a resident that has experienced a missed garbage or recycling pickup, please contact Rumpke of Kentucky at 859-472-7339, option 2. You can also contact the City Administration Department at 859-331-1700.
