Recycling in Dayton, OH

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Environmental Services, Solid Waste
  • Free household hazardous waste disposal is available during collection times for Montgomery County residents only, with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Material from commercial customers or businesses is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Winter (Nov-Feb): first Tuesday of the month 1-7 p.m. Summer (Mar-Oct): every Tuesday 1-7 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Collected at the Montgomery County Transfer and Recycling Facility, 1001 Encrete Lane, Moraine, Ohio 45439, under the green recycling canopy. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries of all types are accepted: alkaline, rechargeable and vehicle (lead-acid). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paints (latex and oil-based) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint other than lead-based is not hazardous waste; small amounts can be dried out and put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items over 25 pounds or 15 gallons are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Environmental Services, Solid Waste
  • Free electronics recycling is offered at the Montgomery County Solid Waste Transfer Station to all county residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted electronics: computers, monitors, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, speakers, phones, microwaves, copiers and small countertop appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Proper Tire Disposal (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Environmental Services, Solid Waste
  • County residents may dispose of up to 10 passenger car/truck tires per year at no charge with proof of residency; more are $170/ton for county residents and $212.50/ton for other counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires beyond the first 10 cost $170 per ton for Montgomery County and $212.50 per ton for all other counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may haul up to 10 tires per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Montgomery County Solid Waste & Recycling Facility, 1001 Encrete Lane, Dayton, OH 45439; 937-225-4999. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Staff Directory: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Environmental Services, Solid Waste
  • Transfer station hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Appliance Recycling (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Environmental Services, Solid Waste
  • Large household appliances are free twice a year for county residents; on other days they are taken for the normal disposal fee. Freon removal for up to five appliances a year is free to residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facility takes appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters and stoves (free with proof of residency on the twice-yearly Appliance Amnesty days). Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore Hours and Locations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton
  • Dayton ReStore: 115 W Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH 45405; open Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore main line 937-222-2296; Springfield store 937-325-2514. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Dayton Division of Waste Collection
  • Bulk pickup is one Friday a month; schedule in advance by calling 937-333-4800 or online through Dayton Delivers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk items include furniture, carpet, metal appliances, mattresses/box springs (must be wrapped), and refrigerators and stoves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk pickups are limited to five large items and/or up to 25 small bags or boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Leave furniture assembled and tape glass. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • To add metal or tires to a scheduled pickup, call 937-333-4800 before 2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Dayton Division of Waste Collection
  • Dayton Waste Collection provides pre-scheduled services such as bulk pick-up and metal and tire collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Division of Waste Collection serves Dayton residents and also Jefferson Township and the city of Moraine. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Dayton Division of Waste Collection
  • Accepted recyclables include paper and cardboard (newspaper, magazines, cardboard, paperboard, clean pizza boxes). 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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