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Recycling in Findlay, OH

The City of Findlay does not run curbside trash or recycling collection; residents hire licensed private haulers. The city holds bulk trash drop-off weeks at the Public Works Department, 330 N. Cory St., and a Hancock County recycling unit sits at the city Green Waste Site.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Hancock County Solid Waste Management District
    • Hancock County Solid Waste District - Landfill, 3763 CR 140, Findlay, OH 45840; phone 419-299-3638. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill accepts televisions of all types and sizes, including projection and tube TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household furniture can be disposed of at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • From July 1, 2026, an additional $15 per mattress, $15 per box spring and $15 per sleeper sofa, on top of the weight charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Minimum charge $20 covers up to 1,000 pounds; after that $1.50 per 100 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The landfill cannot accept agricultural tires, brush, yard waste, infectious or hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Community Recycling (opens in new tab) · Hancock County Solid Waste Management District
    • Outside the tire event, tires can be taken to the Hancock County Sanitary Landfill on County Road 140 for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Hancock County residents may bring old passenger and light truck tires to a free collection event sponsored by Cooper Tire; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents 16 or older may recycle up to four passenger or light-duty truck tires, 17 inches or less in rim diameter and off the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The tire event is for Hancock County residents only, not businesses or organizations; proof of residence required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The next tire event will be held in 2027 (date to be determined) behind the Educational Service Center, 7746 County Road 140, Findlay. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The HHW program is open to Hancock County residents only, not businesses or organizations; proof of residence required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 2027 event to be determined (June 2027) at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted HHW items include latex paint (limit 10 cans per vehicle) and oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics taken at the collection include cell phones, computer CPUs, keyboards, hard drives, printers, DVD/VCR players and LED, CRT, LCD and flat screen TVs; no appliances or furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • LED, CRT, LCD and flat screen TVs are included in the electronics collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Recycling units are placed permanently at locations throughout Hancock County and available 24/7. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The SWMD/Rumpke units take aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard/paperboard, glass bottles and jars, paper and plastic bottles and containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The county district contracted a hauler to provide drop-off recycling for residents throughout Hancock County. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Unit locations include the City of Findlay Green Waste Site, 330 N. Cory Street (since 3/09/25). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Findlay) (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County
    • Accepted donations (good, working condition): furniture, appliances, light fixtures, home improvement supplies, latex paint (recycling fees apply). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted include damaged furniture, particle board furniture, entertainment centers, mattresses/box springs and non-latex paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and box springs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop off during open hours or schedule a free pick-up. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Trash and Tire Drop Off for Residents (opens in new tab) · City of Findlay
    • Bulk trash drop-off for Findlay residents October 25-November 1, 2025, with dumpsters at the Public Works Department, 330 N. Cory St. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No hazardous materials, commercial tires, concrete, appliances or electronics are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • At the October 2025 drop-off the city accepted noncommercial vehicle tires, off the rim, with proof of Findlay residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Trash Drop Off Scheduled April 18-25 (opens in new tab) · City of Findlay
    • The spring 2026 bulk trash drop-off ran April 18-25; tires were not collected at that event. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Green Waste Site (opens in new tab) · City of Findlay
    • The Green Waste Site is behind the Street Department, 330 N. Cory St., Findlay, OH 45840; entrance south of this location near the railroad tracks. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.911: Prohibiting commingling of used lead-acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.911: a used lead-acid battery must go to a retailer, wholesaler, secondary lead smelter, automotive repair business, household hazardous waste collection location or event, or a compliant battery collection or recycling entity. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.91: Definitions - lead acid batteries (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.91: a lead-acid battery contains lead and sulfuric acid, is used as a power source and is not meant to power consumer products such as computers or phones. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries for vehicles, motorcycles, wheelchairs, boats and other motive power are covered, because these are excluded from "consumer product". Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio Revised Code 3734.912: Duties of retailer (lead-acid batteries) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Legislative Service Commission (Ohio Laws)
    • ORC 3734.912: a retailer selling lead-acid batteries must accept, at the time of purchase, used lead-acid batteries of the same general type, at least as many as the purchaser bought, if offered. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Ohio EPA: Dispose of Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
    • Ohio EPA: retailers of lead-acid (car) batteries must take your old battery for recycling when you buy a new one. Checked October 26, 2026.

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