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Where to dump household hazardous waste in Ohio

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These facilities list this item as accepted, accepted with a fee, or limited. Item fees may be added to normal load charges.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026 · Official sources ↓

Chemicals, solvents, pesticides and oil-based paint go to household hazardous waste sites or collection days, often for county residents only.

Within each county, free and lower listed item prices come first. Check resident eligibility before choosing a free option.

Geauga-Trumbull SWMD Geauga Collection Facility ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Chardon
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Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, chemicals, oil-based paints, gasoline accepted year-round at the Geauga site.

Lorain County Collection Center (HHW) ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Elyria
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Residents only: acids, aerosols, antifreeze, batteries (lead-acid, lithium, rechargeable), fuels, pesticides, latex and oil paints, solvents, propane tanks under 33 lb, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, used oil and filters.

Portage County Recycling Center (CHaRM) ↗
Item price: call to confirm
Access: call to confirm · Kent
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HHW only first Monday of the month, 2-5 p.m.

SWACO Household Hazardous Waste Facility ↗
Normal load fee applies
Residents only · Columbus
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Check load fees and access rules before you go.
SWACO Recycling Convenience Center ↗
Item price: call to confirm
Residents only · Columbus
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Only select items (paint, batteries, oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs). Full HHW goes to the 8th Avenue facility.

Union Recyclers ↗
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Access: call to confirm · Marysville
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Non-business items only, by appointment during the HHW season.

Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.