March / April 2026 Newsletter

The March/April 2026 Pleasant Hill Echo covers the Village’s rust and water main update program, the Light Up the Night Festival on June 27 (commemorating America’s 250th), the new Reliable Waste Solutions recycling schedule, energy aggregation rates, cemetery clean up, and property maintenance reminders.

In This Issue

• Village water quality and rust mitigation
• Light Up the Night Festival, June 27, 2026
• Reliable Waste Solutions recycling schedule
• Acceptable recycling items list
• Bulk item collection rules
• Electric and natural gas aggregate rates
• Cemetery clean up (deadline March 15)
• Community Garage Sale (April 25)
• Property clean up reminders

Village Water and Rust Mitigation

The Village proactively monitors water quality and chlorine levels. Most water mains are PVC or ductile iron, but a small amount of cast iron pipes remain and can rust. A program is underway to replace remaining cast mains, add flushing hydrants, and eliminate dead-end lines. Fire hydrants are flushed at least once a year. Residents experiencing rusty water should call 937-676-3321.

Light Up the Night Festival

Saturday, June 27, 2026. The festival will commemorate America’s 250th birthday with music, food, games, fireworks, and community fun.

Recycling and Trash with Reliable Waste Solutions

Reliable Waste Solutions is now the Village’s trash and recycling provider. Bins must be out Thursday evening (pickup follows weather and starts early). Recycle and trash are not picked up at the same time. All trash must be inside bins for regular weekly pickup.

Acceptable Recycling Items

Acceptable items include: glass bottles and jars (all colors), steel cans, aluminum cans and cups, plastic bottles, plastic tubs, plastic cups, plastic clamshell containers, paper, cartons, and cardboard.

Bulk Item Collection

Each household may set out one large item (couch, large table, full-size recliner, or mattress wrapped in plastic), or two smaller items (end tables, small chairs). Unacceptable: anything hazardous or containing Freon. Bulk collection is the second Friday of each month with trash service. Call ahead: (937) 418-7524 or schedule at rwsohio.com.

Energy Aggregate Rates

Compare rates at energychoice.ohio.gov/ApplestoApples.aspx. Electric: Dynegy Energy Services at 9.59 cents per kWh through December 2026 meter read, no early termination fee. Natural gas: IGS Energy at $6.82 per MCF, 24-month term starting November 2025, no early termination fee. Enrollment: Energy Harbor (866) 636-3749 for electric, IGS Energy (877) 353-0162 for gas. Opt-out or general questions: Bob Snavely, Palmer Energy (419) 491-1004.

Cemetery Clean Up

The deadline for cemetery clean up is March 15. All decorations on the grounds after that date will be discarded. No glass containers, no planting of flowers, shrubs, or trees without permission. Monument-mounted saddles should be securely mounted with the deceased’s name on the bottom.

Community Garage Sale

Saturday, April 25. Turn in your address, dates, times, and items to Brenda Carroll at brenda.carroll@pleasanthillohio.com.

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