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Recycling in Fairfield, OH

Rumpke collects Fairfield furniture, appliances and wrapped mattresses with regular trash (call 24 hours ahead for heavy items); Freon appliances need a refrigerant recovery statement. The city has a free 24/7 e-waste bin at the Justice Center, and Habitat and Goodwill both have stores on Dixie Highway.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • ReStore Locations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
    • Fairfield ReStore: 4655 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield, OH 45014; phone 513-893-1102. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Items (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati
    • Donation hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling & Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District
    • Butler County's 2026 special collection programs run through the end of October without any fees. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off flyer (opens in new tab) · Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District
    • HHW drop-off every Thursday July 9-October 29, 2-7 p.m., at Republic Services, 3555 Yankee Rd., Middletown. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open to Butler County residents only with proof of residency; no business materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based paint only is accepted, with varnish and stain; latex paint can be solidified and put in household trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint can go in household trash once solidified; oil-based paint and finishes must go to an HHW drop-off. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 2026 Computer & TV Drop-Off / Freon Appliances flyer (opens in new tab) · Butler County Recycling & Solid Waste District
    • Computer & TV drop-off every Friday July 10-October 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Cohen Middletown, 3120 S. Verity Pkwy., Middletown; Butler County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open to Butler County residents only with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: tube and flat-screen TVs of all sizes, monitors, computer towers, laptops, printers, cell phones and batteries of all types. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Computer towers, laptops and batteries of all types are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) can go to Cohen Middletown, Cohen Sharonville or Cleanlites Forest Park; a fee of $15-$25 per unit may apply and Freon must be intact. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items: refrigerators, freezers and air conditioning units. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Non-Freon appliances (washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, stoves) can be taken to Cohen and Cleanlites for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Fairfield
    • Along with regular refuse, Rumpke accepts appliances, bathroom fixtures, carpet, furniture, kitchen fixtures and wood. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and upholstered furniture must be wrapped and sealed in plastic. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances need special handling: complete a refrigerant recovery statement and contact Rumpke. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call Rumpke (1-800-582-3107) at least 24 hours ahead if an item is too heavy for one person. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rumpke may not accept batteries, tires, liquids or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • E-Waste Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Fairfield
    • The city's Reboot Electronics e-waste bin at the Fairfield Justice Center (5230 Pleasant Ave.) is free to use and available 24/7. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Find your nearest Goodwill (locations) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
    • Fairfield Crossings Goodwill Store, 4605 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014; Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6; (513) 939-0020. 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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