The City of Independence has contracted with Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc. to provide trash collection. The 2008 rate is assessed at $111.12 annually, as part of your real estate tax bill.

Rumpke trucks are in the city on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you are a new resident of Independence or have questions you may call the city office at (859) 356-5302 for information on what day trash is picked up on your street. If you do experience problems with your trash being collected please call the city office and Rumpke will be informed. Please do not contact Rumpke directly about weekly service.

Curbside recycling is available on an individual subscription basis for $3.86 per unit. You will need to contact Rumpke directly to receive a container. Rumpke will bill participating residents monthly for this service. Please allow 7-10 working days for the recycling bin to arrive.

If you do not want to subscribe to curbside recycling, you can take your recyclables to a bin located in the Banklick Woods Park at 420 Independence Station Road.