Ohio
Recycling drop-off
Geauga County recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Geauga Collection Facility and township recycling drop-offs.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Collection facility is open to all Geauga and Trumbull County residents. Township drop-off bins take household recyclables only.
Hours
- Geauga Collection Facility: every Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. year-round, closed government holidays. 2026 once-a-month Saturday hours (9 a.m. to noon) ran May through October 24 and have ended for the year.
- Township recycling drop-off sites: open 24 hours, 7 days a week unless otherwise specified.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Recycling drop-off and collection facility | No resident fee is listed by the district. The district says programs are funded through contract fees on landfills and transfer stations. |
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is accepted year-round at the Geauga Collection Facility on Fridays. Not at the township bins.
Holiday closures
Collection Facility closed on government holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- The Collection Facility accepts electronics, appliances (including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, washers and dryers), Styrofoam and household hazardous waste such as oil-based paint, used oil, gasoline, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, batteries and propane tanks. Staff unload your vehicle.
- Drop-off bins accept only bottles, jugs, jars and cans (plastic, glass, aluminum or steel) plus paper and flattened cardboard. Do not bag recyclables, and never put plastic bags or film in the bins.
- Drop-off sites include Bainbridge Township Recycling Center (17800 Haskins Road), Chardon Township Hall (9949 Mentor Road), City of Chardon (470 Center Street), Chester Recycling Park (12535 Chillicothe Road), Claridon at the Collection Facility, Huntsburg Township Recreation Park (17085 Mayfield Road), Newbury Township Garage (11014 Kinsman Road), Parkman Township Garage (16295 Main Market Road), Russell Township Maintenance Building (14921 Chillicothe Road), Thompson Township Road Department (6565 Madison Road) and Troy Township Community Center (13950 Main Market Road).
- The district does not handle trash or bulk pickup; contact your hauler for that.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.