Recycling at Events - Keep Cincinnati Beautiful would like to help you incorporate recycling into your next community event. KCB has portable recycling containers equipped with clear, labeled bags that we would like to loan you - just contact Shirley at 352-4385. DOWNLOAD the flyer by clicking here.
City of Cincinnati Acceptable Materials - Learn what goes into your green bin - and what doesn't!
Get A Bin - Need a Recycling Bin? Look no further! Simply call 591-6000 if you live in the City of Cincinnati!
Drop-Off Locations - Learn where you can drop off recyclables in your community.
- Cellular phones
- Computers and accessories
- Yard Waste/Christmas Trees
- Batteries (any kind)
- Styrofoam Packaging Peanuts
- Metals/Appliances
- Used eyeglasses
- Household Hazardous Waste
Did you know that in Ohio, Recycling Means Business? Learn all about a study conducted by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that shows that recycling is not only good for the environment, but also great for Ohio's economy.
Drop Off Locations: There are four drop off locations located in the City of Cincinnati.
West - Dunham Recreation Center (parking lot behind playground)
4320 Guerley Road
Cincinnati, OH 45238
North - Hartwell – Kroger
8241 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45216
Central - Clifton
250 William Howard Taft
(in back parking lot - enter off of Highland Ave.)
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Central - North Avondale
617 Clinton Springs
Cincinnati, OH 45229
If you do not live in the City of Cincinnati, please visit the list of drop off locations provided by Hamilton County. Please note that not all of the drop off locations accept the same materials as those within the City of Cincinnati. (Back to Top)
There are also an extensive number of drop off locations throughout the tri-state area that accept paper only. These paper recycling drop off points generate income for schools, churchs, and other not for profit organizations. To find one in your area, please visit Abitibi.(Back to Top)
Batteries are a unique product comprised of heavy metals and other elements that make things “portable”. Some of these toxic heavy metals include nickel cadmium, alkaline, mercury, nickel metal hydride and lead acid. It is these elements that can threaten our environment if not properly discarded.
Batteries may produce the following potential problems or hazards:
- Pollute the lakes and streams as the metals vaporize into the air when burned.
- Contribute to heavy metals that potentially may leach from solid waste landfills.
- Expose the environment and water to lead and acid.
- Contain strong corrosive acids.
- May cause burns or danger to eyes and skin.
Don't send your batteries to the landfill. Batteries can be recycled or collected for safe disposal through different municipal or commercial programs.
Learn about the different batteries on the market and the importance of recycling or properly disposing them in Cincinnati.
- Nickel Cadmium (NiCad) or Rechargeable:
- Any RadioShack location. Web Link: http://www.radioshack.com
- Household and Alkaline (single-use), Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Rechargeable (non Ni-Cad), Cell button, Automotive and Sealed Lead-Based:
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Environmental Enterprises4650 Spring Grove Avenue
CINCINNATI, OH 45232
Phone: (513) 541-1823
Days/Hours: Monday to Friday 6:30am to 2pm
Distance: 3.86 mile(s)Web Link: http://www.eeienv.com/
You can take your Styrofoam Packaging Peanuts to any UPS Store (formerly Mailboxes, Etc.) for them to reuse. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they are currently taking the peanuts! The peanuts must be clean and free of any contaminants. They cannot, however, accept molded Styrofoam pieces. (Back to Top)
Have an old computer, printer or cartridge?
The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District sponsors a free computer recycling event through December, 28, 2007. You can drop off your computers (and computer accessories) at:
Technology Recycling Group
5139 Kieley Place
St. Bernard, OH 45217
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
This service is for Hamilton County residents only, so please bring proof of residency such as a driver's license or utility bill.
If you have questions, you can call 946-7766 or visit www.hamiltoncountyrecycles.org. (Back to Top)
City of Cincinnati Acceptable Materials: Plastic bottles #1 & #2 with lids removed, glass bottles & jars of any color, aluminum, steel, and bi-metal cans, aerosol cans with the lids and tips removed, newspapers and inserts, paperboard (such as cereal boxes), telephone books, magazines, mixed office paper, colored paper, envelopes, brown grocery bags, cardboard, and junk mail. (Back to Top)
Cell Phones - This year Sprint Nextel, one of our national Great American Cleanup sponsors, has set up the “Wipe out Wireless Waste” program and we would like to invite you to join the effort. Click here to find more detailed information about it and how to keep old wireless phones out of landfills and protect the environment for future generations.
If you want to know what happens to the cell phones we recycle, please check our partner FAQ sheet by clicking here. (Back to Top)
Metal - You can recycle many types of metal at Garden Street Iron & Metal, located at 2815 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225. They also accept many types of appliances. For more details, call ahead at (513) 721-4660. (Back to Top)Yardwaste - City of Cincinnati residents may put out their source-separated yardwaste at the curb for free collection. Contact the City of Cincinnati's hotline at 591-6000 to schedule a pick up during the winter months. Yardwaste may be placed at the curb for collection anytime on your normal trash pick up date throughout the spring and summer. (Back to Top)
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is partnering with
The mission of the Go Green Challenge is to encourage organizations, both large and small, to reduce their environmental impact.
Children’s Hospital,
Benefits of Participating in the Go Green Challenge
+ Public Recognition – Results of the Go Green Challenge will be publicly announced on Earth Day, 2008. All participating businesses and organizations will be recognized.
+ Go Green Pledge – Suitable for framing and displaying.
+ Environmental Impact – Quantify how your organization is reducing its impact on the environment.
+ Economic Impact – Many environmental initiatives, such as waste reduction and energy conservation, increase the bottom line through reduced costs.
+ Go Green Logo – Use of the Go Green logo for website or promotion.
How to Get Started
1. Develop at least one environmental goal, with objectives, for your organization.
2. Adopt the Go Green pledge and send in the pledge registration.
3. Post the Go Green Pledge and circulate to employees.
4. Demonstrate compliance with regulatory programs. (Back to Top)
