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Recycling in Athens, OH

Rumpke collects Athens bulk items on the regular collection day; wrap upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs in plastic, and have Freon removed and tagged by a licensed HVAC technician. Recycling goes to the Athens-Hocking Recycling Center.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Athens, OH Waste & Recycling Program Information (city contract guidelines) (opens in new tab) · Rumpke Waste & Recycling (City of Athens contractor)
    • Residents may place bulk items out on their regular collection day; wrap fabric and upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances (refrigerators, A/C units, dehumidifiers) must have Freon removed by a licensed HVAC technician and be tagged. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paper recycling includes brown corrugated cardboard and paper grocery bags; flatten. 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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