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Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Mt Sterling is the local recycling center folks from Montgomery County use when they need to divert household recyclables from the landfill. It's a working site on Midland Trail that sees regular residential traffic and pickup trucks hauling mixed loads.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there’s also a scale and a place to pull over for unloading. The site has large roll-off containers and sorting bays - cardboard, mixed cans and bottles, and bulk items are usually separated. Expect a gravel or paved yard with heavy equipment moving around and clear vehicle lanes for dumping and leaving. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busier, so plan for a short wait if traffic is heavy.
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Before You Go
- Pre-sort materials into cardboard, mixed containers, and bulk so unloading goes faster and the right container is obvious.
- Secure loose items and cover loads if hauling loose material to avoid debris on the road and extra cleanup at the drop-off.
- Aim for weekday mornings if possible; mid-afternoon weekends get the longest lines and slower turnaround.
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