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Items We Do/Don't Accept

Please note we only accept cash or check.

Unless noted, the price for items is charged by weight. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $6. An additional $2.75 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area.

Yellow aerosol can

Aerosol Cans

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Unlabeled aluminum can

Aluminum Cans

Accepted

Aluminum cans include any soda and soft drinks, beer, sparkling waters, hard seltzers, tea or coffee.

No charge

Aluminum foil

Aluminum Foil

Trashable

Aluminum foil can be placed in the trash, it is not a recyclable item.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Bullet

Ammunition

Not Accepted

Contact your local safety services, police department(s), or a pyrotechnics company regarding disposal of unwanted products or items.

Bottle of antifreeze

Antifreeze

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Asbestos covered roof shingle

Asbestos & Asbestos Containing Items

Not Accepted

Ohio law and rules require that persons certified as Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialists be used to identify, detect and assess asbestos-containing materials. Call the Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Program at (614) 466-0061. The safest thing is to leave the material alone. Do not place asbestos in the trash.

Plastic bag

Bags

Trashable

This includes plastic, bread, produce, dry cleaning, food storage, and retail bags. Many local retailers and grocery stores participate in the Medina County Wrap Recycling Program (W.R.A.P.) to increase public awareness and opportunities for consumers to properly recycle these materials through a distinctive collection program. Learn more here.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Ballast

Ballast

Accepted

Ballasts are a specialty waste item that can be recycled. The ballasts must be removed from the fixture cover. Any metal parts can be recycled in the metal scrap.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$0.55 each

batteries

Batteries

Trashable

Alkaline and zinc-carbon batteries are single use batteries commonly used in products like smoke detectors, flashlights, remote controls, children’s toys, etc. Examples include: 9volt, AA, AAA, C, D and some button cells. Do not place in curbside recycling bins or single stream recycling drop offs.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

batteries

Batteries

Accepted

Batteries such as button-cell, coin, lithium single-use, nickel cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion, and lead acid should not be put in trash, curbside recycling, or single stream drop off, as they pose a fire risk.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Orange book

Books

Accepted

For hardcover books, remove the hard cover and binding and throw in the trash before recycling pages only.

No charge

Plastic bag full of trash

Bulk Non-Hazardous Household Items

Accepted
Pile of undeveloped camera film

Camera Film & Photos

Trashable

Camera film & photos can be placed in the trash, they are not a recyclable item.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Old camera

Cameras & Cell Phones

Accepted

Remove batteries if accessible before recycling.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

empty campaign sign

Campaign Signs

Trashable

Campaign signs can be placed in the trash, it is not a recyclable item.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Rolls of carpets and rugs

Carpet, Padding, Rugs

Trashable

These items should be thrown away in your trash. Some haulers have specific requirements to prepare them for pick up. Contact your waste hauler to find out their requirements. Do not place in the curbside recycling or single stream recycling drop offs.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

White cartons

Cartons

Accepted

Carton items include food and beverage cartons such as, milk, juice, soup, wine, or broth. Remove caps and straws.

No charge

chafing fuel can

Chafing Fuels

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Clear plastic clamshell

Clear Plastic Clamshells

Accepted

This includes items such as strawberry containers.

No charge

Coffee pods

Coffee Pods

Trashable

Coffee pods can be placed in the trash, it is not a recyclable item.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Old CRT monitor

Computer Monitors

Accepted

Includes flat screen, CRT, and LCD.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$5 each

Computer tower

Computer Tower Hard Drives

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$5 each

Paper shredder

Confidential Paper Shredding

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Coffee cup

Cups

Accepted

For paper, plastic, & aluminum cups, remove and discard straw. For fast food & fountain drink cups, re-attach lid. No party, styrofoam, or K-cups.

No charge

Deer sign

Dead Animals

Not Accepted
dehumidifer

Dehumidifiers

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$10 each

Desk phone

Desk Phones

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charges

Laptop

Desktops, Laptops, & Tablets

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$5 each

Pile of diapers

Diapers

Trashable

Diapers can be placed in the trash, they are not a recyclable item.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Pile of dirt

Dirt

Not Accepted
VCR player

DVD & VCR Players

Accepted

No charge

Bag of fertilizer

Fertilizers

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Roll of bubble wrap

Film & Wrap

Trashable

Many local retailers and grocery stores participate in the Medina County Wrap Recycling Program (W.R.A.P.) to increase public awareness and opportunities for consumers to properly recycle these materials through a distinctive collection program. Learn more here.

This includes stretch, bubble, case (snacks, beverage cases, napkins, paper towels, bathroom tissue), and diaper wrap.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguishers

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Fireworks

Fireworks & Explosives

Not Accepted

Contact your local safety services, police department(s), or a pyrotechnics company regarding disposal of unwanted products or items.

Light bulb

Fluorescent Bulbs

Accepted

Fluorescent bulbs, any style and size, can be recycled. Compact fluorescent bulbs can be taken to Home Depot, Lowes or Menards free of charge. Call ahead to confirm.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$0.55 each

Banana peels

Food Waste

Not Accepted
Leather armchair

Furniture

Trashable

Furniture in any condition should not be dropped at any of our recycling drop offs. This is considered illegal dumping. Contact your waste hauler to verify their bulk items pick up policy if you wish to throw away these items. Fees may apply. Usable furniture can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that take many of these items. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Game console

Game Consoles

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Gasoline can

Gasoline, Diesel, & Kerosene

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Glass bottle

Glass Bottles

Accepted

All colors accepted.

No charge

Glass jar

Glass Jars

Accepted

All colors accepted.

No charge

Grass clippings

Grass Clippings

Accepted

Do not place bags in the yard waste area.

$26.00 per ton. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $2.50. An additional $1.30 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Pile of gravel

Gravel

Not Accepted
Grill

Grills

Accepted

Grills in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Red helium tank

Helium Tanks

Accepted

No charge

Lighter

Highway & Marine Flares, Lighters, Igniters

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Cleaning bottle

Household Cleaners

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Ice maker

Ice Makers

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$10 each

Old keyboard

Keyboards & Mice

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Blue bowls

Kitchenware

Trashable

Kitchenware can be donated to many charitable organizations in our District. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that take many of these items as long as they are in good condition. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Stove

Large Appliances

Accepted

Large appliances (washer & dryers, stoves, microwaves) in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept these items. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Yellow kids car

Large Plastic Outside Kids Toys

Trashable

These items should be thrown away after removing batteries. Call your local hauler to find out their requirements.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Paint can

Latex Paint

Accepted

Latex paint is a household hazardous material when in liquid form. It can be hardened in the can using a solidifier, kitty litter or sand. It is not hazardous once hardened or dried up and can go into your trash.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Pile of orange leaves

Leaves

Accepted

Do not place bags in the yard waste area.

$26.00 per ton. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $2.50. An additional $1.30 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Manure

Manure

Not Accepted
mattress

Mattresses

Trashable

Mattresses should be thrown away. Some haulers have specific requirements to prepare them for pickup. Call your local hauler to find out their requirements. If dropping off at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area, they do not need to be bagged.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Red medical equipment box

Medical Equipment & Supplies

Not Accepted

Some medical equipment & supplies can be donated. The Giving Place is an organization in Medina County that may accept these items as long as they are in good condition. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Mercury thermometer

Mercury & Mercury Containing Devices

Accepted

Mercury is a silvery liquid, most commonly found inside glass thermometers and thermostat switches. All unbroken mercury thermometers and mercury containing devices must be double-bagged prior to leaving your home.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Metal hanger

Metal Hangers

Accepted

Metal hangers in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Metal fork and knife

Metal Silverware

Accepted

Metal silverware in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Metal wrench and bar

Metal Tools

Accepted

Metal tools in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Large decorative mirror

Mirrors & Glass Windows

Trashable

Mirrors and some glass windows can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that take many of these items. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Do not place in curbside recycling bins or single stream recycling drop offs.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Syringe

Needles & Sharps

Trashable

Hypodermic needles and other medical sharps pose a significant health threat to recycling and sanitation workers. Do not place needles or sharps in the curbside recycling or single stream recycling drop offs.

Place used needles and syringes in a sharps container or heavy, rigid plastic container with a sealable lid such as a laundry detergent bottle with a screw top. Close the lid when full, seal with heavy-duty tape. Write “CAUTION: SHARPS. DO NOT RECYCLE.” on the container.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Paint can

Oil-based Paint

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Orange ceramic mug

Old / Broken Ceramics

Trashable

Old or broken ceramics can be placed in the trash. Do not place old or broken ceramics in the curbside recycling or single stream recycling drop offs.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Green oxygen tank

Oxygen Tanks

Not Accepted

Some medical equipment & supplies can be donated. The Giving Place is an organization in Medina County that may accept these items as long as they are in good condition. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Wooden pallet

Pallets

Not Accepted

Pallets should be disposed of at a Construction & Demolition Debris facility

Newspapers

Paper Items

Accepted

Paper items include newspapers, magazines, cardboard (boxes flattened), mixed office paper and envelopes, paperboard (cereal type boxes), pizza boxes free of food debris and grease, telephone books, and catalogs.

No charge

Pesticide sprayer

Pesticides

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Unlabeled pill bottle

Pharmaceuticals

Not Accepted

Contact your local police department or sheriff’s office to find a Rx Drug Drop Box Program near you.

Empty water bottle

Plastic Bottles

Accepted

Plastic Bottles include soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles, water bottles, shampoo & conditioner bottles. Rinse out residue and re-attach lid.

No charge

Plastic flower pot with flowers in it

Plastic Flower Pots & Accessories

Trashable

Check with your local greenhouse, they may reuse these items. Or place in the trash as they are not a recyclable item.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Plastic milk jug

Plastic Jugs

Accepted

Plastic Jugs include milk jugs & detergent jugs– large plastic containers with an opening smaller than the body of the container. Rinse out any residue and re-attach lid.

No charge

Purple plastic tub

Plastic Tubs

Accepted

Plastic tub containers including butter, sour cream, cottage cheese, yogurt, cream cheese, jello and fruit slices. Rinse out food residue and re-attach lid.

No charge

Pool & spa chemical tablets

Pool & Spa Chemicals

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Black pan

Pots & Pans

Accepted

Pots & pans in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Printer

Printers, Copiers, & Scanners

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$5 each

Red propane tank

Propane Tanks

Accepted

Both 1 and 20 pound propane tanks are household hazardous waste items.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Push lawn mower

Push Lawn Mowers

Accepted

Push lawn mowers in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

All fluids must be drained, remove sparkplugs and tires.

No charge

Radioactive symbol

Radioactive Materials

Not Accepted

In Ohio, anyone who possesses, generates, stores, or ships LLRW must report their waste activities to the Ohio Department of Health – Bureau of Environmental Health and Radiation Protection (BEHRP). Typically, these are facilities that are licensed by BEHRP or the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Contact the Ohio Department of Health, Radioactive Materials Licensing and Inspection Program at 614-644-2727.

Do not place radioactive materials in the trash.

Fridge

Refrigerators & Freezers

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$10 each

residential water cooler

Residential Water Coolers

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$10 each

Pile of rocks

Rocks & Stones

Not Accepted
Root ball of plant

Root Balls

Not Accepted
Shrub

Shrub & Bush Trimmings

Accepted

Do not place bags in the yard waste area.

$26.00 per ton. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $2.50. An additional $1.30 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Toaster

Small Appliances

Trashable

Small appliances (toasters, irons, vacuum cleaners) in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept these items. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Smoke detector

Smoke Detectors

Accepted

Smoke detectors are a household hazardous waste item. Smoke detectors may contain mercury, follow rules for mercury containing devices.

No charge

Wood stain can and brush

Stains

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Unlabeled soup can

Steel Cans

Accepted

Steel cans include soup cans vegetable cans, cat and dog food cans.

No charge

Stereo

Stereos

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Bale of hay

Straw & Hay

Not Accepted
String of lights

Strings of Lights

Accepted

Remove any plastic forms or attachments. Do not place strings of lights in your curbside recycling or single stream recycling drop offs.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Tree stump

Stumps

Not Accepted
Piece of styrofoam

Styrofoam

Trashable

Styrofoam can be placed in the trash, it is not a recyclable item in Medina County. Do not place styrofoam in the curbside recycling or single stream recycling drop offs.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Take out containers

Take-Out Food Containers

Trashable

Take-out food containers can be placed in the trash. Do not place styrofoam in the curbside recycling or single stream recycling drop offs.

Trashable items are accepted at our Residential Trash/Bulk Waste Drop-Off Area from 7:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday and 7:00am to 12:00 Noon on Saturday.

Television

Televisions

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$5 each

Pair of blue jeans

Textiles & Clothing

Accepted

Textiles & clothing in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Planet Aid are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

Stack of tires

Tires

Accepted

Includes passenger, light truck, oversized pickup truck, and racing tires. No agricultural or semi tires accepted. All tires must be off the rim.

Ten or less tires per visit. It is illegal to haul more than ten tires without a tire transportation license.

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

Passenger and light truck tires are charged at $2.50 per tire. Oversized pickup truck and racing tires are charged at $13.00 per tire.

Toner cartridge

Toner / Ink Cartridges

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Treadmill

Treadmills & Workout Equipment

Accepted

Treadmills & workout equipment in good condition can be donated to many charitable organizations. The Giving Place, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat Restore are a few of the organizations that may accept this item. Call ahead to better understand their requirements.

No charge

Sticks

Tree Branches

Accepted

Tree branches must be cut into pieces no longer than four feet and no larger than 24 inches round.

$26.00 per ton. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $2.50. An additional $1.30 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Tree trunk

Tree Trunks

Accepted

Tree trunks must be cut into pieces no longer than 4 feet and no larger than 24 inches round.

$26.00 per ton. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $2.50. An additional $1.30 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Battery backup

UPS (Battery Backups)

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Unlabeled oil jug

Used Motor Oil

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon. Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

No charge

Weeds

Weeds

Accepted

Do not place bags in the yard waste area.

$26.00 per ton. 200 pounds or less is charged a minimum fee of $2.50. An additional $1.30 is charged for every 100 pounds over the minimum.

Window AC unit

Window Air Conditioners

Accepted

Specialty Waste & Household Hazardous Waste items are only accepted on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from 7am to 12:00 Noon.  Enter at our Residential Entrance and proceed to Door “N” on the south side of our building.

$10 each

Hours of Operation

We are closed on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Residential Garbage & Single Stream Recycling
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m. – Noon
Sunday
CLOSED
Speciality & Household Hazardous Wastes
Monday & Wednesday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m. - Noon
Sunday
CLOSED
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