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Sanitation

Sanitation
CONTACT

Keith Nylund – Supervisor
Email: knylund@portsmouthoh.org

55 Mary Ann St.
Portsmouth, OH  45662

Ph: (740) 354-7766
Fx: (740) 354-7767

The Sanitation Division employs 13 full-time employees and additional seasonal employees as needed.

 

Responsibilities

The Division’s responsibilities include:

  • Picking up and removing refuse from:
    • Residential areas
    • Commercial accounts for dumpster service
  • Maintaining and servicing businesses’ and individuals’ dumpsters

Rates for Residential Collection and Disposal
Regular Monthly Rate:
  • $27.29 per Month Billed Monthly.
  • $ 6.67 for each Additional Issued Tipper Can.
Senior Monthly Rate:
  •  $20.64 per Month Billed Monthly.
  •  $6.67 for each Additional Issued Tipper Can.

Contact (740) 354-7515, concerning billing questions.

Contact (740) 354-7766, concerning an additional Tipper Can.

Rates for Commercial Collection and Disposal

For Commercial establishments, including houses with more than 4 rented units.

  • Tipper Cart:   $21.30 per month add $6.67 each additional can
  • Dumpster pick ups per week:        1               2                 3                 5
  • 4 Cubic Yrd Dumpster:           $102.85      $151.25      $211.75      $302.50  per month
  • 6 Cubic Yrd Dumpster:           $121.00    $181.50      $271.70      $332.75  per month

Additional dumps are $30.25 per dump.

 

Residential Dumpster Rental Rates

For residents of the city that need a container on a short term basis to dispose of items that can not be picked up with or exceed the volume of their regular sanitation pickup.

 

  • 4 Cubic Yrd Dumpster:    $96.80   1 week 1 dump, $145.20 4 weeks 4 dumps
  • 6 Cubic Yrd Dumpster:    $121.00 1 week 1 dump, $205.70 4 weeks 4 dumps

Additional dumps are $30.25 per dump.

Contact (740) 354-7766 for Contract Information.

 

Transfer Station Hours of Operation
The City transfer station is located at 620 Elm Street, Portsmouth.
  • Dump fees $40.00 Minimum
Hours of Operation:  7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m Monday – Friday

Call (740) 353-6303 for information.