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Amelia Recycles

There is a Recycle Dumpster in the CVS parking lot. Please take advantage of this civic gesture made by CVS and be mindful of keeping the parking lot clean and free of debris. There is a sign posted on the container that explains what items can be recycled. Please feel free to call our office for more information. 513-753-4747

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Trash Services - update

Effective January 1, 2009 curbside recycling services will no longer be part of the village contract with Rumpke.

All residents of Amelia Village are provided with several trash services that include:

Weekly Curbside Trash Pickup is provided for each resident on Thursdays through a contract with Rumpke Waste, Inc. Rumpke will provide one 96 gallon "waste wheeler" at no cost to each village household or residents can continue to set out up to 3-33 gallon personal trash receptacles each week at no additional cost. Each additional 33 gallon receptacle or bag can be set out provided the resident purchases orange "Amelia" stickers at $.95 each and affix the sticker to each additional container or miscellaneous item. Ninety six (96) gallon additional Waste Wheelers will require three stickers to be attached to the container. read more...

Note 1: Large items, such as miscellaneous furniture, dryers, etc. can be put out for pickup on the regular trash day provided there is a sticker attached. Residents must call this office (513-753-4747) at least 24 hrs in advance of large item pickup and Rumpke will be alerted and confirm that they will have adequate manpower as well as the proper size truck to handle the item. Any item with Freon must have the Freon removed and the certified sticker affixed and visible.

Note 2: Rumpke will not pick up the following items: Used tires, paint, car batteries, used motor oil. Please dispose these items in more appropriate manners.

Note 3: In an effort to reduce Property Taxes, Council has decided to let the Waste Levy expire. Because there is a significant carry over balance in the Waste Levy fund Council has committed to using those carry over funds to pay for trash services for part of 2009. Council is still considering billing options for trash services once the carry over funds are depleted. Once a decision is made on billing options all residents will be notified prior to implementation.

Reminder: Each Waste Wheeler is serialized and inventoried and is the property of Rumpke and as such when you move the Waste Wheeler must remain at the residence or you may be billed for the container.

Weekly Curbside Recycling Pickup: Effective January 1, 2009, because less than 30% of Village residents use the curbside recycling program, this service was discontinued. Recycling drop off sites are available at All Creatures Animal Hospital 1894 Ohio Pike and paper only recycling drop off is available behind Amelia Elementary School.

Yard Waste Removal: The Public Works Department will pick up residential yard waste curbside on Mondays only from April 1 thru October 15. At that time they will discontinue yard waste and vacuum up leaves. Please call the Municipal office at 753-4747 at least one weekday in advance to arrange for pickup of yard waste.

Yard Waste Guidelines:

- Limbs up to 3 inches in diameter are to be cut into 4 foot lengths and tied in tight bundles not to exceed 30 pounds.

- Do not bag limbs or twigs. They must be tied in bundles.

- Leaves and other clippings must be contained in heavy duty lawn bags, securely tied and not exceeding 30 pounds.

- Items must be placed at curbside the night before scheduled pickup.

*** EPA Regulations have made it even more difficult to get rid of yard waste. We must now empty all bags. Please do not put pet, medical or garbage waste in the bags.**

Junk Day: One of the most popular services that the Village provides is our annual "Junk Day" event. On the Saturday after the annual Yard Sale Weekend in June, the Village contracts with Rumpke to offer unlimited trash pickup of all items (see limits below) curbside. This service is funded by the Amelia Waste Levy.

Junk Day Guidelines:

- Any item with Freon must have the Freon removed and the certified sticker affixed and visible.

- Rumpke will not pick up the following items: Used tires, paint, car batteries, used motor oil. Please dispose these items in more appropriate manners.

Fall Leaf Pickup: Running from October 15 through November 15, the Village switches over its' equipment to provide weekly leaf vacuuming curbside at no cost to residents. Due to limitations of the vacuum equipment you must "rake" the leaves to the curb for pickup. Leaves in bags cannot be accepted. In an effort to encourage recycling, the leaves are vacuumed and mulched and then transported to a local farm where they are used for compost. The Public Works Department will be going down each street each Mondays during that period so there is no need to call for pickup.

Street Sweeping: Twice a year the Public Works Department contracts to provide street sweeping services for all Village streets.

Christmas Tree curbside pickup: The Amelia Public Works department will pick up Christmas trees curbside, on Mondays only, after Christmas through mid January. There is no cost for this service and in an effort to encourage recycling these trees will be chipped up and recycled.

Other Waste Services:

Recycling: The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District operates 29 recycling drop-off centers throughout Clermont County. All Clermont County residents may drop-off recycled material anytime at these locations. Two of the drop-off centers nearest the Village are:

Clermont County Water Works, 3685 Lewis Rd.
All Creatures Great and Small, 1894 Ohio Pike.

For other locations and further recycling information call the Clermont County Office of Environmental Quality at 732-7745, or visit their website at www.oeq.net.

Used Oil: It is illegal and unhealthy for the environment to dump used oil into the storm water system. All Valvoline locations will accept used motor oil free of charge.

Amelia Village Fire Rating upgraded to ISO Class 3

We have been advised by the Insurance Services Offices, Inc. (ISO) that they have recently re-evaluated the Village of Amelia's ISO rating due to the fact that Union Township Fire and EMS Department and Union Township Dispatch contracts for services to the Village and effective November 1, 2008 our Public Protection Classification will be upgraded from 4 to 3. You are advised to contact your property insurance agent as this upgrade in the ISO rating may reduce your property insurance premiums by 3 - 5% per year. According to the ISO there are approximately 100 communities in the state of Ohio with a ISO rating of 3.

Planning Commission Vacancy

There is currently an opening for a community minded person to volunteer to serve as a member of the Amelia Planning Commission. The Planning Commission meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 P.M.

The Planning Commission reviews Subdivision and Commercial Site Plans, reviews and recommends to Village Council all changes to Zoning Regulations, enhancements and changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission members must be Village residents and registered voters.

If you are interested in serving your community please send a letter of interest to:
Amelia Village Planning Commission, 44 West Main Street, Amelia, Ohio 45102.

If you would like further information, please contact the Amelia Municipal offices at 753-4747.