| THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC ITEMS SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR CO-MINGLED RECYCLABLES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plastic bags | Hazardous or flammable material | Anything exposed to gas or oil |
| Pressurized tanks | Paint cans (spray & liquid) | Batteries |
| Clothing & sheets | Wood & yard waste | Car parts |
| Hoses & chains | Scrap metal | Styrofoam |
| Cassette & VHS tapes | Electronics | Coat hangers |
| Pots & pans | Straws | Solo cups |
| Medical sharps/needles | Buckets | Light bulbs |
Please visit the following websites for more information on recycling:
- www.mcswd.org (Montgomery County Solid Waste District)
- www.rumpke.com/for-your-home/recycling/acceptable-items (Rumpke)
Another important task of the Public Works Department is keeping Oakwood streets free of ice and snow. One way to measure this effort and the severity of our winters is to track the tons of salt and overtime used in each calendar year. What does the data show?
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tons of Salt | 368 | 794 | 873 | 503 | 600 |
| Overtime Hours | 144 | 541 | 398 | 166 | 190 |
Part of the city’s snow removal operation includes plowing the sidewalks. How long has the city provided this service?
We started the sidewalk plowing service in 1966, and have been doing it ever since. We do not, however, apply deicing salt to sidewalks. The plowing is a unique service intended as a supplement to snow and ice removal performed by property owners. Under city ordinance, Oakwood residents are responsible for the safe condition of sidewalks on their property frontage.
Where does the City get its water?
Oakwood has eight water production wells and three water treatment plants. We produced 99.14% of our own water in 2024. The city continues to maintain backup connections to the City of Dayton and Montgomery County water systems. We operate the water system in compliance with all Ohio and United States EPA regulations. For details about the water system and water quality testing, please see the annual Water Production Report and the annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report on the city website. Our total city water use over the past five years was as follows:
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| WATER USE | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In million gallons | 458 | 441 | 395 | 353* | 402 |
*2023 value revised from previously reported
The total amount of water used each year is highly dependent on rainfall. When we have a hot and dry summer, our city-wide irrigation use is significant. In 2024, our annual average daily water use was 1.102 million gallons. Our highest daily water use was 2.089 million gallons on September 13th. Our single lowest daily water use was 0.557 million gallons on April 26th.
What is the value of the City’s “infrastructure”?
The public infrastructure is valued at over $100 million and consists of:
- Eight water production wells and three water treatment plants.
- A 1.5-million-gallon water storage tower and a water distribution system including 44 miles of underground water main pipes and 352 fire hydrants.
- 39 miles of underground sanitary sewer pipes.
- 33 miles of underground storm sewer pipes.
- 51 lane miles of roadways and alleys.
- 53 miles of sidewalks.
- 17 signalized traffic intersections.