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Acetone: Acetone can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs .
Acids: Acids can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Aerosol Cans: Aerosol cans be recycled in your recycling bin if they are empty. If they once held oil or antifreeze, they should be placed in the garbage.
Aerosol Cleaners: Aerosol cleaners can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Air Conditioning Units: Air conditioners can be taken to the Miami County Transfer Station. Charges include a $10 Freon® removal fee along with charges for the weight.
Aluminum Cans: Aluminum cans are accepted for recycling curbside or dropped off at the Miami County Recycling Center. Several organizations (fire stations, Miami County Shrine Club) also take for their programs. Containers may be crushed.
Ammonia-Based Cleaners: Ammonia-based cleaners can brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Ammunitions: Call the local police department to dispose of all types of ammunition.
Animal Carcasses: Animal carcasses can be disposed of at the Miami County Transfer Station. Charges will be by weight and a Animal Carcass Certification form will need to be filled out.
Antifreeze: Antifreeze can be brought one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs. Also check with your local service station.
Asbestos: Disposal of NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Waste Pollutants) Regulated Asbestos materials which are a source of fugitve dust such as insulation, ceiling tiles, asbestos cement shingles, etc. may only be disposed of at state approved disposal sites in an approved manner. The closest facility is the Stony Hollow Landfill in Dayton. Phone number is (800) 343-6047. Any questions on asbestos on the handling or disposal of asbestos should be directed to RAPCA (Regional Air Pollution Control Agency) in Dayton at 937-225-4435.
Auto Polish: Auto polish can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Auto Starter Fluid: Auto starter fluid can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Bases: Bases be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Batteries: Just about any type of battery can be brought to the Miami County Recycling Center. The terminals must be taped if the battery is 1.5 volts or higher. Lead Acid Batteries are taken at the Miami County Transfer Station for a charge.
Books: Hard back books can be donated to an organization. Currently, there are no recycling outlets for these books in Miami County.
Brake Fluid: Brake fluid can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Brush Killer: Brush killer can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Carpet: Carpet can be disposed of curbside. Call your hauler for more information. It can also be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station for a charge by weight.
Car Wax: Car wax can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Carbon Paper: Carbon paper is not recyclable. It can be thrown into the garbage.
Carburetor Cleaner: Carburetor cleaner can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Caulk, Labeled Flammable: Caulk can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Cellular Telephones: Cell phones can be recycled through numerous organizations. The Miami County Sheriff’s office takes them also. They can be dropped off at the Miami County Sanitary Engineering office too.
Cleaners (solvent-based): Cleaners can be brought one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Clear Glass Food & Beverage Containers: Clear glass containers are accepted curbside. Labels may stay on containers. Other glass colors are accepted.
Clothes Dryers: Dryers are can brought to the Miami County Transfer Station for a charge. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Cooking Oil & Grease: This can be thrown into the garbage if it is solidified in absorbent or kitty litter. For restaurants, you can contact Restaurant Technologies, Inc. in Cincinnati at 513-942-7401, or G.A. Wintzer & Son at 1-800-331-1801.
Computers: Under Ohio EPA guidelines, household computer systems can be put into the regular trash, but some haulers will not accept them. Also check to see when the Electronics Recycling Drop-off program is held through the Sanitary Engineering department. There is a charge for the drop-off program.
Also read about the Reconnect Program at http://reconnectpartnership.com/
Computer Monitors: Under Ohio EPA guidelines, household computer systems can be put into the regular trash, but some haulers will not accept them. Also check to see when the Electronics Recycling Drop-off program is held through the Sanitary Engineering department. There is a charge for the drop-off program.
Concrete Cleaners & Etches: Concrete cleaners and etches can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Construction & Demolition Waste: Construction and demolition waste is accepted at the Miami County Transfer Station. The closest C&D waste landfill is in Montgomery County.
Contact Cement: Contact cement can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Corrugated Cardboard: Cardboard is accepted in your curbside recycling container. If you have a load of cardboard you can bring it to the Miami County Recycling Center.
Dehumidifiers: Dehumidifiers can be taken to the Miami County Transfer Station. Charges include a $10 Freon® removal fee along with charges for the weight.
Dishwashers: Dishwashers can be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Drain Cleaners: Drain cleaners can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Driveway Sealer: Driveway sealer can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Epoxy: Epoxy can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Electronics: Under Ohio EPA guidelines, household electronics can be put into the regular trash, but some haulers will not accept them. For businesses, electronics are considered hazardous wastes. Also check to see when the Electronics Recycling Drop-off program is held through the Sanitary Engineering department. There is a charge for the drop-off program.
Explosives/Ammunition: Call the local law enforcement for proper disposal of explosives and ammunition.
Fertilizers: Fertilizers can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Flares/Emergency Road Flares: Call the local law enforcement for proper disposal of flares and emergency road flares.
Finger Nail Polish Remover: Also called Acetone - can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Fire Extinguishers: Call the local fire department or a fire equipment company to dispose of extinguishers.
Floor Care Products: Floor care products can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Home Depot has a program for recycling the compact fluorescent bulbs. For residents, the disposal of fluorescent bulbs can be in the trash. For businesses, the bulbs are under the Universal Waste Rule and should be recycled. Any other type of bulbs can be recycled during Electronics Recycling, but should be packaged properly.
Freezers: Freezers can be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Fungicide: Fungicide can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Furnaces: Furnaces can be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Furniture: If the furniture is in good shape, check with local organizations such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and the Family Abuse Shelter. For curbside service, residents will need to contact their city office or garbage hauler.
Furniture Polish: Furniture polish can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Gasoline: Gasoline can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Glues: Glues can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Helium (balloon) tanks: Helium tanks should be drained of any gas and can be recycled by a local metal recycler.
Herbicides, Pesticides: Herbicides and pesticides can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Hydraulic Fluid/Oil: Hydraulic fluid/oil can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Ink, Toner, Developer: can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs. Also check with the manufacturer to see if they have a take back program or check with a local office supply store.
Insect Spray: Insect spray can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Kerosene: Kerosene can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Kitchen Ranges: Ranges can be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Lancets: Residents disposing of sharps need to put them in a rigid plastic containers such as a detergent bottle with an attached lid. Duct tape the lid and label the contaner with "Sharps". The container should not go into the recycling container.
Latex Paint: Latex paint can be disposed of at home by drying out containers that are less than half full. Add kitty litter or sawdust to the paint, stir it up, and in a few days it will be dry. Then the container (with the lid off) can be placed with regular garbage. Latex paint is also accepted at the Household Hazardous Waste Program.
Lawnmowers: After draining the gas and oil, lawnmowers can be taken to a scrap metal dealer for recycling.
Lighter Fluid: Lighter fluid can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Medications: Mix medications with an undesirable or disgusting material, such as kitty litter or coffee grounds, and either double bag this material or place it loose in the trash.
Mercury: Mercury thermometer, switches, etc. can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Metals: Look up "Scrap Metal - Process and Recycle" in your phonebook or the Miami County Transfer Staion will take for a charge by weight.
Metal Polish (Solvent-Based): Metal polish can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Microwave Ovens: Microwave ovens can be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Mixed Paper: Mixed paper is accepted in curbside programs. Place mixed paper into a brown paper sack and place in the bin. The following mixed paper items are accepted:
- Cereal boxes, tissue boxes and shoe boxes - flatten and remove any plastic liners from boxes.
- Magazines, catalogs and old mail - including window envelopes.
- Clean paper, typing paper, computer printouts, etc. - Staples, paper clips, sticky notes, and tape are okay.
- Greeting cards, holiday wrapping paper - please throw away bows and foil-type paper.
- Phone books - please limit phone books to two books per pick-up. If you have more than this, please save until the next recycling pickup day, or use one of the Metro Recycling Centers.
The Miami County Recycling Center also accepts paper products. Prefer only office paper and newspaper.
Mothballs: Mothballs can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Needles: Residents disposing of sharps need to put them in a rigid plastic containers such as a detergent bottle with an attached lid. Duct tape the lid and label the contaner with "Sharps". The container should not go into the recycling container.
Newspapers: Newspapers are accepted in curbside recycling programs. They are also accepted at the Miami County Recycling Center.
Oil (Motor): Waste oil can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs. If you have a large quantity of oil, there are a few places in the county that have waste oil burners for heating purposes. Also check with your local service station.
Oil Filters: Used oil filters can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs. Also check with your local service station.
Oven Cleaner: Oven cleaner can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Ovens: Ovens can be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight. Also check with local metal recyclers.
Paint Remover: Paint remover can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Paint Thinner: Paint thinner can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Paint, Latex: Latex paint can be disposed of at home by drying out containers that are less than half full. Add kitty litter or sawdust to the paint, stir it up, and in a few days it will be dry. Then the container (with the lid off) can be placed with regular garbage.
Paint, Oil-Based and Lead-Based: This type of paint can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Pesticides: Pesticides can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Petroleum Contaminated Soils: For contaminated soils, it will have to be disposed of at the Stony Hollow Landfill in Dayton. Phone number is (937) 268-1133.
Petroleum-Based Adhesives: Adhesives can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Phonebooks: Phonebooks are accepted curbside. They are also accepted at the Miami County Recycling Center.
Plastics: Check with your local hauler on what they will accept. Plastics #1 & #2 are accepted at the Miami County Recycling Center.
Plastic Shopping Bags: Some grocery and department stores such as WalMart and Meijers will take their own bags back for recycling if they are dry and all items are removed from the bags.
Polish Remover: Polish remover can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Pool Chemicals: Pool chemicals can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Prescriptions: Mix prescriptions with an undesirable or disgusting material, such as kitty litter or coffee grounds and put into the regular trash.
Propane Tanks: Propane tanks are accepted at the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight.
Rat, Mouse & Gopher Poison: Pest poison can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Refrigerators: Refrigerators can be taken to the Miami County Transfer Station. Charges include a $10 Freon® removal fee along with charges for the weight.
Roofing Tar: Roofing tar can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Rust Removers: Rust removers can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Scrap Aluminum: Check with local metal recyclers. Scrap aluminum can also be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight.
Sharps: Residents disposing of sharps need to put them in a rigid plastic containers such as a detergent bottle with an attached lid. Duct tape the lid and label the contaner with "Sharps". The container should not go into the recycling container.
Shellac: Shellac can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors can be thrown in the garbage.
Spot Remover: Spot remover can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Stain: Stain can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Televisions: Under Ohio EPA guidelines, household electronics can be put into the regular trash, but some haulers will not accept them. For businesses, electronics are considered hazardous wastes. Also check to see when the Electronics Recycling Drop-off program is held through the Sanitary Engineering department. There is a charge for the drop-off program.
Thermostats: Thermostats can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs. There are also drop-off locations throughout the region. Check on the website www.thermostat-recycle.org
Tin Cans: Tin cans are accepted curbside. The Miami County Recycling Center also takes the cans.
Tires: Tires are accepted at the Miami County Transfer Station and charged according to size. Passenger tires are $3 each, truck tires are $6 each and tractor tires are $20 each. There is also a charge for the weight.
Varnish: Varnish can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Wallpaper Remover: Wallpaper remover can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Washing Machines: Check with local metal recyclers. Washing machines can also be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight.
Water Heaters: Check with local metal recyclers. Washing machines can also be brought to the Miami County Transfer Station. There is a charge by weight.
Weed Killer: Weed killer can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Window Glass: Should be put into the regular trash. Trash haulers ask that you break it and put the broken glass into a box before setting it out at the curb.
Windshield Washer Solution: Windshield washer solution can be brought to one of the two Household Hazardous waste drop-offs.
Wood Waste: Call your trash hauler to see if they have a program. The Miami County Transfer Station takes wood waste (limbs, pallets, etc) for a charge.
Yard Waste: Call your local jurisdiction – city or township - to see if they have a program for taking yard waste.
