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Recycling in Parkersburg, WV

Parkersburg's trash is collected by WM under city contract, including up to two free bulk items per household each month (furniture, mattresses, refrigerators, microwaves and limited tires). Curbside recycling is a Rumpke sign-up service.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • W. Va. Code §22-15A-2: Definitions (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
    • A covered electronic device is a TV, computer or video display device with a screen larger than 4 inches diagonally; screens in vehicles, household appliances and commercial, industrial or medical equipment are excluded. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For these rules a computer means a desktop or laptop computer including its monitor, but not mice, printers or detachable keyboards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • W. Va. Code §22-15A-26: Manufacturers' takeback programs (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
    • A manufacturer's takeback program must let consumers recycle covered devices without paying a separate recycling fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Takeback collection can be by mail at no charge to the consumer, at a collection site, or at collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers are not required to run a takeback program (the law says they "may"); manufacturers without an approved program pay a higher registration fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP REAP: Recycling and Waste Reduction (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • WVDEP lists the CED brands whose manufacturers run approved free takeback programs; many offer free mail-back labels. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP: Covered Electronic Device Manufacturer and Retailer Compliance Information (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • The CED law registers manufacturers, checks whether they run a takeback program free to the public, and funds county and municipal recycling grants. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • W. Va. Code §22-15-21: Waste tire management (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Legislature
    • Tire retailers must accept one used tire of comparable size for each new tire sold, and may charge a fee covering the actual cost of lawful disposal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hancock County Commission: Bulky Goods Collection (opens in new tab) · Hancock County Commission
    • Under Public Service Commission rules, every regulated solid waste hauler must offer monthly bulky goods collection to all households in its territory. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky goods service includes refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers, microwave ovens and other appliances, televisions, home computers and furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky goods service also includes waste tires off the rim, up to a 16.5-inch radius, from cars, pickups, motorcycles, ATVs and farm tractors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Haulers must mail residential customers the bulky goods schedule once a year; residents should ask their hauler for it. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP REAP: Tire Collection Events (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • WVDEP REAP's PPOD program holds tire collection events every year, at least one in each county, where WV residents can drop off up to ten tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only car or light truck tires of 16 inches or less. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • WVDEP REAP: Scheduled Tire Collection Events (opens in new tab) · West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
    • Only tires from WV residents (bring WV ID), up to ten per person, off the rim, from cars or light trucks; no business tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • REAP tire collections take no tires from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • DEP posts the year’s collection dates and sites by county; some counties run ongoing monthly or weekday collections. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Parkersburg: Sanitation & Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Parkersburg
    • Residential trash collection in Parkersburg is provided by Waste Management under contract with the city. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents can join the bi-weekly Rumpke curbside recycling service by calling 1-800-828-8171. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of Parkersburg 2026 Service Guide (WM) (opens in new tab) · City of Parkersburg / WM
    • Each household may schedule up to two bulk items per month at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulk collection is the third full week of the month. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Request bulk service at least 48 hours before the collection day at home.wm.com/muni. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • WM bulk collection takes furniture including chairs, tables, cabinets, sofas, dressers, mattresses and interior doors. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators are collected if doors are removed and Freon drained. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small household appliances including microwaves are collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are collected off the rim, under 16.5 inches, two per quarter and eight per year at most. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Batteries, electronic waste, paint and tires must be kept out of the trash cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Rumpke: Acceptable Recycling Items (opens in new tab) · Rumpke Waste & Recycling
    • Rumpke's acceptable recycling list includes cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.

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