News & Updates

Residential Rain Barrel Programs

The city introduced a Rain Barrel Incentive Program to encourage water conservation and reduce the amount of stormwater flowing from residential properties.  Residential property owners who purchase a commercially available rain barrel can receive a rebate of up to $50.00.  Incentives are limited to one per property.  The City also has a program that provides repurposed 50-gallon barrels that have been converted to rain barrels to residents for FREE periodically throughout the year. To be put on a waiting list for one of these barrels, or for more information on the Incentive Program, contact Oberlin Stormwater Coordinator Jennifer Reeves. 

2025 Earth Day Events

Earth Day 5K

Saturday, April 19th  10:00am
Tappan Square

$20.00 Fee Before April 16th at 4:00pm
$25.00 Fee Day of Race

Open to runners of all ages.  Awards to overall winners of the race and the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
place runners in all age divisions.

Register at the CityofOberlin.com or contact the Recreation Department

Earth Day Plastic Bag Swap

Tuesday, April 22  3:30-5:30pm
Oberlin IGA

Bring 3 or more plastic shopping bags to IGA and we'll swap them out
for a FREE reusable shopping bag!

For more information, contact Recycling Coordinator Lori Sprosty

Earth Day Litter Clean Up

Friday, April 25  4:00pm
Meet at Oberlin City Hall

Celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up litter along the bike path
and the City parks!  Groups welcome!

To volunteer, contact Recycling Coordinator Lori Sprosty

Saturday, April 19   11:00am   Tappan Square

• Easter Egg Hunt Divided by Age Group
• Ages 2-12
• Visits with the Easter Bunny
  
• Games, Activities, & Prizes
• And More!

Stay tuned for more details!  Visit CityofOberlin.com/Easter

Service Updates

Yard Waste Collection

Beginning this year, yard waste collection will no longer need to be scheduled in advance.  City crews will now go street-by-street and pick up properly bagged yard waste at Oberlin residences.  Crews will note the number of bags collected at each residence throughout the season and residents will be billed on an annual basis for services rendered.  Yard waste collection will remain $1 per bag and tags are not required.

Yard waste collection takes place on MONDAYS ONLY, beginning on Monday, March 24th.  
Yard waste must be in biodegradable yard waste bags and must be placed on the curb lawn by 7:00am on the day of collection.  Yard waste collection does not take place on Monday holidays. 

Brush Collection

This year, brush collection will be provided on a monthly basis.  City crews will provide one pass of brush
collection service throughout the entire community during the first full week of each month from
April through November. Once each month's collection is completed, crews will not return for additional
brush collection service until the following month. 

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Brush must be placed on the curb lawn by 7:00AM on the following Mondays for collection each month:

April 7     May 5     June 2     July 7     August 4     Sept. 1     Oct. 6     Nov.3
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REMINDERS:
Brush must be cut no longer than 6-feet in length & stacked neatly in the same direction at the curb.
Diameter of limbs must be 6 inches or less.
Brush must be free of wire, metal, stone, nails, rope or other materials.
Any brush placed on the curb lawn outside of scheduled brush
collection weeks may be subject to enforcement action. 

Questions? Please contact the Public Works Department:

Coming Soon!
GLASS RECYCLING
Drop-Off Collection

The City of Oberlin will soon offer new drop-off recycling options for Oberlin residents and businesses, including receptacles for certain glass items (bottles & jars).  Other available drop-off recycling will include paper, corrugated cardboard and scrap metals. Once plans have been solidified, details will be announced.  The site will be under video surveillance to prevent illegal dumping.  Stay tuned for updates!

Only Glass Bottles & Jars Accepted
All Colors of Glass Accepted
Empty and Rinse All Containers
Remove Lids, Corks, and Caps
Labels Do Not Need to be Removed

Items NOT Accepted in Glass Recycling Receptacles:
* Window Panes   *Automobile Windshields   *Ceramics/Dishware/Bakeware   *Glass Figurines
*Light Bulbs   *Cut Glass   *Mirrors   *Porcelain   *And all other materials, including other recyclables

For more information, contact Recycling Coordinator Lori Sprosty:

City Income Taxes - R.I.T.A.

The Regional Income Tax Agency (R.I.T.A.) offers FREE E-File and E-Payment of Oberlin City Taxes.  Tax forms and payments may also be filed by mail or dropped off at one of R.I.T.A.'s regional offices

For more information, contact R.I.T.A.: