Rumpke is offering free 64-gallon recycling carts to all Fort Thomas residents who receive weekly recycling service. Previously, Rumpke was leasing these bins to residents for a dollar a month and the 96-gallon trash carts for an additional fee. In August, city council learned that the lowest bid for collection was from Rumpke, an increase […]
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City Council Roundup: Trash Collection To Increase 28.6 Percent
By Robin Gee Some 400 Fort Thomas citizens were involved one way or the other in helping to bring about the week-long celebration of the city’s Sesquicentennial. “From my standpoint it was one of the most awesome experiences I have ever had,” said Mayor Eric Haas. “It was a wonderful week, and thank you to […]
Rumpke Yard Debris Policy in Fort Thomas
A tree was uprooted on Wednesday on Riverview Avenue, buckling the sidewalk and landing on a house. FTM file. The two storms that ravaged through Fort Thomas on Monday and Tuesday left a lot of damage in its wake. Some damage was worse than others, but certainly you have spent time over the last few […]
Fort Thomas Trash Pickers & Craigslist Gold
Tonight I watched a team of 3 men descend upon my neighbor’s trash pile. Three prospectors panning for gold on the curb. They plucked a table, what must certainly be a broken grill, and any number of other things. Who needs Freecycle when you have the legacy that is the night before Fort Thomas trash […]

