Recycling in Hamilton, OH
Hamilton residents can set out two large items, such as furniture and mattresses, each week after scheduling with the Municipal Refuse Transfer Station (513-867-8661), which also takes items for a fee. Goodwill has a store on Main Street, and Butler County runs seasonal HHW and electronics drop-offs.
What are you getting rid of?
Drop-off places in Hamilton
- Hamilton Goodwill Store 1555 Main St
Services for Hamilton residents
- Butler County household hazardous waste drop-off (seasonal, Thursdays)Butler County
- Butler County computer, TV and battery drop-off (seasonal, Fridays)Butler County
- Butler County-listed Freon appliance outlets (Cohen and Cleanlites)Butler County
- Hamilton weekly large-item pickup (scheduled)Hamilton
- City of Hamilton Municipal Refuse Transfer StationHamilton
- Ohio lead-acid battery retailer take-back (ORC 3734.912)Ohio
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Where this information comes from
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 & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Hamilton Resident Services
- Residents can dispose of two large items, such as furniture and mattresses, each week; schedule with the Municipal Refuse Transfer Station at 513-867-8661 at least 24 hours ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The City of Hamilton Transfer Station (1000 North Third St.) also accepts items Monday-Saturday for a fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Find your nearest Goodwill (locations) (opens in new tab) · Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
- Hamilton Goodwill Store, 1555 Main St, Hamilton, OH 45013; Mon-Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6; (513) 869-4814. 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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