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Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off EventSat. November 16, 2024 | 10am-12pm

1500 W Galbraith Rd Parking Lot

NO residency restrictions!

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We are excited to partner with Hamilton County ReSource and Clean Harbors Cincinnati for this event!

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

• Pesticides
• Herbicides
• Fertilizers
• Solvents & Thinners
• Lead paint
• Oil-based Paint & Stains
• Fluorescent Tubes
• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
• Cleaners
• Pool Chemicals
• Driveway Sealers & Tar
• Mercury, Thermostats & Thermometers
• Smoke Detectors
• Non-Leaking Batteries

WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT THESE ITEMS:

Latex paint, unknown materials, roofing materials, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, flares, gun powder controlled substances, prescriptions, over the counter drugs, unmarked cylinders, propane tanks, helium tanks, CO2 tanks, fire extinguishers, gasoline, motor oil, oil/gasoline mix, lighter fluid, cooking oil, kerosene, lighter fluid, antifreeze, yard trimmings, appliances, computers and electronics, medical waste, tires and garbage.

For information about how to safely dispose of these items, please visit: www.HamiltonCountyR3source.org 

If you are unsure if your items will be accepted, please contact us at Community@NorthCollegeHill.org.

Our 3rd Annual Fall Festival is happening Sat. October 26 in the Goodman Avenue Business District. 

REFER TO THE MAP BELOW

Goodman Ave will be CLOSED to all non-event vehicle traffic between 5/3 Bank & DaVita Dialysis at 9AM, reopening by 8:00 PM.

Detour via Hamilton Ave for Family Dollar, all establishments in the same building as Super Laundry, and for the medical offices.

Detour via Galbraith Rd for Fricker's.

Regular access will be maintained via Goodman Ave to 5/3 Bank, and all establishments in the same building as Penn Station.

Sat. September 21 -- 10am - 12pm - Drive & Drop Recycling Event: Tech Trash / E-Cycling

• 1500 W Galbraith Rd (Former City Admin Office Parking Lot)

We are excited to partner with Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub for this event!

The following items can be accepted at this event.

Tech Trash:

• TV / Computer Monitors - must be small enough for one person to carry
• CPUs, laptops, printers, keyboards, DVD/CD players, VCRs, cell phones
• Stereo equipment, video game equipment, satellite equipment
• Wires, cords, cables, chargers, string lights (incandescent or LED)
• Batteries of any kind (Batteries must NOT be leaking.)

Small Appliances:

• Microwaves, vacuum cleaners, blenders
• Mini-fridges/freezers - must be small enough for one person to carry
• Smoke detectors

Electronic Media:

• VHS, Beta, 8-track, cassette tapes, floppy disks, CDs, DVDs and cases. Please keep reusable commercial titles (in good condition) in their cases.
• For all other media (including computer software), please take items out of their packaging (boxes, bags, etc.) and out of their cases. RECYCLE all paper and cardboard with your curbside recycling, and bring just the electronic media and cases.

We CANNOT take any items that are biohazards, such as used blood glucose monitors.

If you are unsure if your items will be accepted, please contact us at Community@NorthCollegeHill.org.

The "Headin' for the Hill" Car Show is will take place on Monday, September 2 (Labor Day) in the Galbraith Road Business District. 

Galbraith Rd will be CLOSED to all non-event vehicle traffic between Mulberry & Greismer at 7:00 AM, reopening by 6:00 PM.

In addition, Goodman & Greismer will have parking restrictions in place to allow non-event vehicles to detour & for the Metro bus to bypass the event. 

The Municipal Parking Lot located at 1804 Galbraith Rd. will also be CLOSED for event tent setup starting Fri. 8/30, reopening on Tues. 9/3. 

Arrangements and Funeral Procession Information for Firefighter Lt. Doug "Socks" Eikens

Lt. Eikens was an active member of the Fire Department at the time of his passing. Therefore, we are committed to honoring him with the utmost respect and dignity befitting his many years of selfless service to our communities.

On Friday, August 23, the public is invited to a Visitation at St Ann's Church, located at 2900 Galbraith Rd. Please enter through the east driveway.

On Saturday, August 24, Mass will take place at St. Ann's from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

Following the service at 10:30 AM, Lt. Eikens' funeral procession will be escorted from St. Ann's to St. Mary's Cemetery by North College Hill Fire Dept and North College Hill Police Dept. along with Colerain Twp Fire Department.

The procession will follow a loop through Colerain Township and the City of North College Hill, pausing in front of Colerain Twp Fire Station #26, and the NCH Fire Station, before continuing to St. Mary's Cemetery via Reagan Highway and I-75.

The cemetery service will begin at 11:30 AM at St. Mary's.

Please refer to the attached maps & detailed procession information for the full route and expected timing of traffic impacts. 

You may also download a PDF of the full schedule.

Mon. September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)

In addition to the amazing cars that will be in the show, this family-friendly event will include a Swap Meet, 50-50 / Split-the-Pot Raffle, and radio personality J.D. Hughes.

DOWNLOAD & SHARE this year's event flyer! (PDF)

EVENT INFORMATIONMonday, September 2, 2024 (Labor Day)

• Vehicle Registration: 9am - 12pm - All event vehicles must be registered.
• Show Opens to the Public: 12pm - Admission is FREE!
• Awards: 4pm - In the event of excessive heat, trophies will be awarded at 3pm.

ADMISSION IS FREE!Food vendors & Kona Ice will be available for purchase, in addition to several restaurants within walking distance of the event.There are also two city parks with playgrounds located nearby.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

• Event Location: "Downtown" North College Hill - GPS: 1804 Galbraith Rd, 45239
• Vehicle Registration: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Check in at the Checkered Flag!
  • Contest participants MUST register by 12:00 PM. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Dash Plaques for first 150 Vehicles
• Best in Show; Top 50; Commander's Choice Awards

VOLUNTEER & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThis event is a huge undertaking, and requires the support of volunteers & sponsors to be successful. If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, please contact Event Coordinator, Joe Krimmer, or NCH Recreation at Recreation@NorthCollegeHill.org. 

From the Office of the Mayor:

Dear North College Hill Community,

It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I inform you of the death of our friend and colleague, Doug Eikens, who passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2024. 

The entire City of North College Hill team wishes to express our deepest condolences to Doug’s family and friends at this difficult time.

A life-long resident of NCH, Doug served the city for several years, in multiple positions.  Most recently, he was our city’s Code Enforcement Officer, CPR/AED trainer, and Fire Inspector. 

Doug was a well-liked member of the NCH family, who warmly greeted his co-workers every day with words of kindness, asking “How are you doing today?” – and he really wanted to know!

He will truly be missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Mayor Tracie Nichols

The community is cordially invited to attend a Rededication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Stapleton Park on Sunday, August 25 at 12:30 PM.

The park is located at 1504 Collegewood Ln, at the corner of Northridge.

Renovations include new play structures for older children & toddlers, a new tire swing & toddler swings, and new picnic tables made from recycled materials. An ADA accessible paved pathway now leads to the playground areas & new bicycle parking pad.

The park was last renovated in 1998.

Ohio Revised Code (R.C.) § 3743.45 (as effective July 1, 2022) and Ohio Fire Code (OFC) § 5626 (effective July 3, 2022) apply and can be read in their entirety via the links provided. Relevant OFC provisions outline how 1.4G consumer fireworks must be used and stored by consumers.  

Download a PDF summary of the current State of Ohio Fireworks law, or visit the Ohio Fire Marshal's website to learn more.

On April 27, we will celebrate Arbor Day & Earth Day by providing THREE ways to get involved & help Keep NCH Beautiful! If you have any questions, or would like to sign up to volunteer, please reach out to us at Community@NorthCollegeHill.org.

• 9am - 12pm - City Clean Up Day
  • Volunteers should check in by 11am at 1586 Goodman Ave (NCH Senior Center)
  • All supplies will be provided
  • Light refreshments & water will be available for volunteers.
• 10pm - 12pm - Arbor Day Celebration
  • Volunteers should check in by 10am at 1586 Goodman Ave (NCH Senior Center)
  • Join us to plant trees to beautify our city!
  • The NCH Historical Society and other local organizations will have informational booths for you to browse.
• 10am - 12pm - Drive & Drop Recycling Event: Soft Plastics
  • 1500 W Galbraith Rd (Former City Admin Office Parking Lot)
  • We are thrilled to be working with Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub as well as Hamilton County ReSource for this event.
  • There is no need to get out of your car! Simply drive in, and we will unload your clean & dry 'hard to recycle' soft plastics from your car for you.
  • Tell your friends & family! NCH residency is NOT required for this event.
  • Here is a list of acceptable items. All items must be clean and dry.
    • Plastic grocery bags
    • Plastic pallet wrap
    • Bread bags
    • Dry cleaning bags
    • Plastic newspaper sleeves
    • Plastic package overwrap
    • Bubble wrap
    • Plastic shipping mailers
    • Air pillows

National Weather Service Spotter Training | April 11, 2024: This course educates attendees on critical weather information and the National Weather Service (NWS) SKYWARN program established with partner organizations. SKYWARN is a volunteer program of trained severe weather spotters. These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the NWS. This course covers the basics of thunderstorm development, fundamentals of storm structure, identifying potential severe weather features, information to report, how to report information, and basic severe weather safety. NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN program. Click HERE to register for this offering.

Hamilton County ReSource has partnered with Rumpke Waste & Recycling again this year to offer Christmas Tree Composting. 

Bring your tree and other holiday greenery to Rumpke landfill on Sat. Jan 6 or Sat. Jan 13 between 12pm and 3pm (3800 Struble Road, Colerain Township, Ohio 45251). 

For a complete list of program guidelines and acceptable items, please visit the Hamilton County Resource website.

Residents in participating communities can request a free Hefty ReNew™ starter kit at bit.ly/3Fb9YZx. Businesses will soon be able to order commercial size bags directly from Rumpke.

DOWNLOAD this PDF, which lists all items that can be accepted as a part of this program.

IMPORTANT: The Hefty ReNew™ program is intended to complement, but not replace, current recycling routines. Therefore, it’s important for Rumpke Recycling customers to continue putting paper, cardboard, cartons, glass and plastic bottles, tubs, cups, aluminum cans and steel cans in their Rumpke bins or community drop boxes loose and unbagged.

Learn more about Hefty ReNew™, and other trash collection & recycling programs currently available in NCH, on our Utilities & Waste Management web page.

NCH 2023 Fall Leaf Pickup Days will be Sat. Nov. 11, Nov. 25, and Dec. 9. 

• Rumpke picks up VERY early on those Saturdays, so make plans to set bagged leaves out on the curb the night before. 
• Leaves must be in biodegradable paper yard waste bags, or in cans, as long as there is no other garbage in the can. 
• Plastic bags will not be picked up. Loose leaves will not be picked up. 
• Please do not sweep or blow leaves, trash or other debris into the street or gutters. Rain can wash anything that’s on streets and paved surfaces down storm drains, which can lead to harmful algae blooms, clogs & flooding.

Halloween Trick or Treat in North College Hill will take place on Tuesday, October 31 from 6pm to 8pm. If you WILL be handing out candy, please turn on your porch light, and make sure the path to your front door is clear of tripping hazards. If you will NOT be handing out candy (or if you run out), simply leave your porch light off, and do not answer the door unless you are expecting company. Additional Halloween safety tips for drivers and walkers can be found online at: https://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips, or https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/halloween.html

2023 Household Hazardous Products Drop-Off event is Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, in partnership with Hamilton County Agricultural Society. 

This is a popular event with limited space. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. Registration for this event will be available until all time slots are filled.

Please note: Registration is required. Sign up now!

• CLEAN UP DAY - Saturday, September 16 (NEW DATE!)
  • Event Time: 9am to 12pm (check in by 11am)
  • Check-In Location: 1500 W Galbraith Road, 45231
  • This event will include litter pickup and sprucing up our city parks.

The Headin' for the Hill Car Show returns this Monday, September 4 (Labor Day). This event will span the entire length of the Galbraith Road business district, between Griesmer (near Skyline Chili) and Mulberry (near Simpson). 

GALBRAITH ROAD - Will be CLOSED between 7am & 6pm. Parking restrictions will be enforced.

GOODMAN AVE - Metro bus service will DETOUR to Goodman Ave. Parking restrictions will be enforced.

Please plan accordingly!

Rumpke crews may be out earlier than normal in your neighborhoods in an attempt to service as many customers as possible before the intense heat sets in this week.

 

Ensuring the safety of our team members is a top priority. The high temperatures anticipated for the remainder of the week make our work more difficult. Having our drivers start earlier will help protect them from heat related illnesses, while still being able to provide the critical, essential service of waste and recycling collection.

 

Rumpke asks that all customers place their material curbside the night before their scheduled service day, to help ensure timely collection.

 

We appreciate everyone’s assistance with placing material is out the night before. We understand that early collection isn’t always ideal, but necessary to protect our team members from extreme weather and heavy traffic.

 

If anyone has any concerns or issue with Rumpke possibly starting a little earlier than our contracted start times, please contact:

 

Dean Ferrier

Municipal/Public Sector Accounts Manager

Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Office: (800) 828-8171 ext.5273

Mobile: (513) 200-0881

As one of several beautification projects which will be taking place throughout NCH this summer, the City has engaged Monté Jones, a NCH resident and professional artist, to paint three decorative murals along Alley B at the intersections of 2nd Alley, 3rd Alley and 4th Alley. These large street murals will beautify the space between the Galbraith Rd commercial district and the residential neighborhood along Goodman Ave, which is frequently traveled by walkers and bicyclists. This project begins the week of June 12, and is expected to be completed by June 30. Expect intermittent road closures while the artist is at work.

Positions are available in Public Works, Finance & HR, and Public Safety.

This event has been POSTPONED until April 29 due to inclement weather in the forecast.

Annual spring fire hydrant maintenance is under way. Crews will be out cleaning, greasing and flowing all of the hydrants in the city. In rare occasions flowing the hydrants may cause discoloration of water in nearby buildings. If your water is discolored run cold water, ideally the shower or bathtub until clear (5 minutes or less).

The City of North College Hill Public Works Department is hiring!