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Recycling in Sandusky, OH

The City of Sandusky runs a free 24/7 recycling drop-off for city residents at 1024 Cement Avenue and a twice-yearly citywide cleanup day. For other bulky items the city points residents to the Erie County Landfill in Milan Township (fees apply).

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Landfill Rules (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Environmental Services
    • The landfill may be used by Erie County residents, Erie County businesses and commercial haulers with a district agreement. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Landfill rules list refrigerated appliances (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners) and CRT televisions among materials that may not be disposed of at the landfill. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • Cathode-ray tube televisions may not be disposed of at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Rates (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Environmental Services
    • Small vehicle loads: $10.00 for 400 pounds or less, $20.00 for 401-800 pounds, $52.00/ton over 800 pounds. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $10.00 additional charge for each mattress, box spring and sofa bed with mattress; $40.00 per mattress surcharge over ten mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • $20 for each appliance containing Freon. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill Frequently Asked Questions (opens in new tab) · Erie County Department of Environmental Services
    • The landfill accepts appliances, but all Freon must be removed by a certified technician and tagged; the fee is $20 per appliance. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
    • The landfill accepts tires for a fee of $2 to $20 depending on size and whether on a rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Old paint is collected as part of the district HHW collection events; latex paint can be landfilled once completely dry. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Non-Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Erie County Solid Waste Management District
    • Scrap tires at the Erie County Landfill: passenger $3.00 without rim, $4.00 with rim; light truck $5.50 without rim, $6.50 with rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Erie County Solid Waste Management District
    • HHW collection Saturday, October 9, 2027, 1-3 PM at the Erie County Landfill, 10102 Hoover Rd., Milan, for Erie County Solid Waste District residents (no businesses); registration form required. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Solid Waste / Recycling (opens in new tab) · Erie County Solid Waste Management District
    • Erie County hosts an annual fall HHW collection at the Erie County Landfill; latex paint was not accepted at the October 10, 2026 collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Sandusky
    • The City of Sandusky offers residents, free of charge, a location to drop off cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and jugs and metal cans. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The city recycling bins are at 1024 Cement Avenue, for City of Sandusky residents only, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted in the recycling bins: household trash, construction debris, plastic bags, TVs, yard waste, furniture, household appliances, mattresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics (opens in new tab) · Erie County Solid Waste Management District
    • Goodwill Dollar Store, 419 W. Market St., Sandusky, OH 44870; 567-219-1569. 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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