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Middletown, OH Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Residential rate: $21.00 per month, effective 1/1/2025
Frequency: Once a week, curb or alley line
Commercial cap: Two 35-gallon cans, same rate
Senior/disabled discount: 50% off for qualifying low-income residents
Unpaid bill: Becomes a tax lien after 30 days

Summary

The City of Middletown collects residential garbage and rubbish once a week at the curb or alley line for a flat monthly charge, currently $21.00 effective January 1, 2025, billed the same way to commercial customers limited to two 35-gallon cans. Qualifying seniors 65 or older and residents certified 100% disabled who meet income limits pay half the residential rate.

(a) The following rates shall be charged to an occupant of residential premises in the City for the removal of garbage and rubbish therefrom at a frequency of once a week. All material shall be placed by the occupant at the curb lines where the street collections are made, or at the alley line where alley collections are made: (1) Effective January 1, 2025: Twenty-one dollars ($21.00) per month.

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Full Breakdown

07 of the Middletown Code sets the collection frequency and charge for the City's contracted garbage and rubbish service. 07(a). 07(b). 07(c)-(d). The reduced rate applies only to the customer's permanent residence. 07(f). Rates have been amended repeatedly since the fee structure was first set by Ordinance O95-118 in 1995, most recently by Ordinance O2024-66 in September 2024.

Violations & Fines

Unpaid trash collection charges become a lien against the property. If the bill is not paid within 30 days of its due date, the City can certify the balance to the Butler County Auditor, who adds it to the property tax duplicate along with interest and penalties and collects it the same way as delinquent taxes, under section 1066.07(f).

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Middletown pick up residential trash?

Once a week. Residents place garbage and rubbish at the curb line on street routes or the alley line where alley collection applies, under section 1066.07(a).

How much does trash collection cost in Middletown, Ohio?

The residential rate is $21.00 per month effective January 1, 2025, the same rate charged to commercial premises for weekly pickup of up to two 35-gallon cans, under section 1066.07(a)-(b).

Do seniors get a discount on trash collection in Middletown?

Yes. Residents certified 65 or older who are responsible for the bill and meet HUD's median-low income standard for the Hamilton-Middletown area pay 50% of the normal residential rate, per section 1066.07(c).

What happens if I don't pay my Middletown trash bill?

After 30 days past due, the City can certify the unpaid charge to the Butler County Auditor, who places it on the property tax duplicate with interest and penalties and collects it like delinquent taxes, under section 1066.07(f).

Sources & Official References

[1]Middletown Code of Ordinances § 1066.07

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