GMWSS collects garbage fees on behalf of the city, however, customer service related inquiries should be directed to Republic Services at 502.209.3800.
Customers should contact Republic at 502.209.3800 to request a recycling cart, change the number of garbage carts, or report uncollected garbage / recycling.
*Please note that collection may occur approximately 6am-6pm on scheduled days.
- Visit RepublicServices.com/account to register for an online account and to
download the Republic Services app. An online account allows residents to see their schedule,
set reminders, and report service issues directly from their device. - Visit RepublicServices.com/schedule for route schedules and other info.
- Your pickup schedule may change in the future, if so you should receive advanced notification by phone or email.
- Bi-Weekly Recycling pickup is included in your service! Contact Republic at 502.209.3800, to request a cart for recycling.
- To add, remove, or request a cart repair, you must contact Republic customer service at 502.209.3800.
- Bulk Items are acceptable waste too large to fit into a standard residential container.
Republic Services offers no-cost collection of one (1) bulk item per week.- Customers must contact Republic beforehand, if they have bulk items outside of their cart that they wished to be picked up.
- Additional bulk item pickups can be arranged with and billed by Republic for $25.
- Customers with non-conforming waste are issued a tag indicating the issue, and a one-time courtesy collection may be provided at times.
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- There is a maximum of two garbage carts for residential customers.
- Commercial customers may select multiple garbage carts and pickups per week.
- All current garbage carts/pickups will continue as previously (except for 3 garbage cart residential service). Any cart changes must be directed to Republic at 502.209.3800.
- Please place your cart 1 foot from the curb, opening facing toward the street, the night before your scheduled pickup to ensure your cart is emptied.
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- Bagged leaves, sticks, and brush can be placed in garbage carts for collection.
Bagged leaves or 4 foot bundled sticks/brush can be picked up as bulk items. - Customers may contact Public Works (502.863.9855) to arrange to collect loose leaves, brush, or sticks.
- Bagged leaves, sticks, and brush can be placed in garbage carts for collection.
Republic Waste Services Recycling and Information
Republic Garbage and Recycling FAQ’s and Information
The Stamping Ground Residential Fee is $27.75 monthly and is collected by GMWSS and remitted to the City of Stamping Ground.
| Republic Residential and Commercial Collection Rates | |
| Base Rate includes 1 Waste Cart and 1 Recycling Cart | |
| Waste cart collected a maximum of once per week, (Recycling Cart maximum every other week). | |
| Residential: | |
| Rates (Monthly) | Feb 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026 |
| Base Rate | $17.13 |
| Senior Rate | $14.30 |
| Additional Cart (Waste) – 1 Max | $4.37 |
| Additional Cart (Recycling) | N/A |
| Commercial: | Feb 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025 | ||||
| # of Carts / Frequency | 1 / Week | 2 / Week | 3 / Week | 4 / Week | 5 / Week |
| 1 | $17.13 | $43.71 | $65.56 | $87.42 | $109.27 |
| 2 | $21.50 | $54.64 | $81.95 | $109.279 | $136.59 |
| 3 | $25.88 | $65.56 | $98.35 | $131.13 | $163.91 |
| 4 | $32.78 | $76.49 | $114.74 | $152.98 | $191.23 |
| 5 | $43.71 | $87.42 | $131.13 | $174.84 | $218.55 |