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MISSION STATEMENT The Kettering Leadership Academy empowers citizens to take on active leadership roles that shape the future of our community. Through hands-on experiences, presentations, and discussions, participants will gain crucial leadership skills and a deep understanding of Kettering’s key sectors, including public safety, government, education, healthcare, and community organizations. By fostering collaboration and broadening...

Kettering is a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community!   The City of Kettering recently applied for Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists! The League awarded Kettering the Bronze level! Cycling in Kettering Cycling is at an all-time high, as more residents embrace the bike as a vehicle for better health, a...

With so many sources of information out there, the City of Kettering wants to make it easy for you to get the information and services you need. You can always find the latest up-to-the-minute Kettering news, events and service alerts on our Facebook page and social media accounts. Our website is a comprehensive resource that...

What is KetterGreen? The City of Kettering is committed  to working locally to improve the social, economical and environmental well being of our community.  As part of this commitment, the City has formed KetterGreen, a committee that helps promote and organize environmental events within the City facilities as well as the community. Events KetterGreen has...

Each fall, we pick-up the leaves residents rake to their curbside. The collected leaves are taken to our “leaf farm” where the material is processed and made into leaf compost. In the Spring, when the leaves have formed a rich compost, it is made available to the residents of Kettering for free! Mulch & Compost...

Operational Information Street Division Hotline (937) 296-3255 Location 1840 Woodman Center Dr., Kettering, Ohio 45420 Residency Requirements Proof of Kettering residency/ taxpayer status is required when dropping off yard debris. Hours of Operation Summer Hours Begin the first Monday in March Monday - Friday 3 - 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please...

  Leaf Collection Update: As of Monday, Dec. 17, 2024: Leaf pick up for the 2024 season has been completed.  There will be a single pass in the spring beginning: April 21, 2025. Street Division Hotline (937) 296-3255 Spring Leaf Pick-up Monday, April 21, 2025 Crews will make a single pass through the city. Please...

Kettering is well-known for its quality school system and was named a “Top 100” school district by Money magazine in 1995. Residents of the district are proud of their schools and have continually supported the district, both financially and in a volunteer capacity. The Kettering School District, the second largest in Montgomery County, currently serves...

The exterior areas of a property must be maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition. The maintenance of yards and buildings offer the public a general impression of the overall condition of a property. Such impressions can reflect not just on individual owners but also on entire neighborhoods. This adds to the importance...

The City of Kettering contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling offers a reduced rate for income eligible and age qualified seniors. Qualified Senior Resident Program Eligibility Eligibility for the Qualified Senior Resident Program includes: All residents within the house hold must be 65 years or older. The household must have reported less than $35,000 in...

Our contract with Rumpke offers a reduced rate for Premium House-side Trash Service for our disabled residents. Qualified Disabled Resident Rate Eligibility To be eligible for Rumpke’s Qualified Disabled Resident Rate, participants must do the following: Provide a signed note from their physician explaining they are physically unable to take their trash to the curb....

Establishing Residential Service If you are a new resident, please contact Rumpke Waste & Recycling directly at www.rumpke.com or call 1-800-828-8171 to establish service for your address. Whether you select standard curbside collection or premium houseside service, the City of Kettering contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling guarantees savings on trash and recycling collection services...

Kettering is now at such an age that maintaining property has become a major issue for residents and business owners.  Maintaining the values we hold and the pride we have in our community is at the heart of our property maintenance efforts.  The city expects all residents and business owners to take responsibility for properly...

Having a block party is a terrific way to meet or get acquainted with your neighbors, build a sense of neighborhood pride, and celebrate holidays. Having a Block Party is just the kind of event that makes Kettering a great place to live! The City of Kettering allows block parties on selected residential streets. You...

Establishing your utility connections in the City of Kettering is as easy as 1-2-3. Here is the information you need to set up service: Electric: AES Ohio Business Solutions Center - 800-253-5801 Report an Outage - 877-468-8243 available 24/7 TTY-TTD - 800-750-0750 https://www.aes-ohio.com/ Gas CenterPoint Energy 800 227-1376 https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential?sa=in Water and Sewer: Montgomery County Water Services...

The City of Kettering provides a uniquely high quality of life to residents of all ages and experiences. Diverse housing stock, superb public safety departments, a network of neighborhood parks, an outstanding school system and sound government practices all contribute to the exceptional Kettering way of life.

Community Information We hope you find our Resident Guide to be a handy reference for community information. We invite you to take the time to review this guide and become familiar with Kettering and all it has to offer. Kettering has everything you could want in a community – a fine school system, stable and...