Alliance Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Alliance, Ohio
About This Location
Alliance Recycling Center, operated by S. Slesnick Co. at 15969 River St NE in Alliance, Ohio, is a full-service, multi-material recycling drop-off facility open to both the public and commercial customers. The 35,000-square-foot plant processes fiber grades (cardboard, newspaper, mixed paper), plastic bottles, aluminum used beverage containers (UBCs), steel food cans, glass, and non-ferrous and ferrous metals. Slesnick's own website confirms that paper is accepted in any quantity from businesses or the public, and the facility also serves as a processing hub for a three-county solid-waste district. The center has operated at this location since its acquisition in 1972 and employs approximately 30 people on site.
What Alliance Recycling Center Accepts
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What they do not accept
The official website does not publish a comprehensive 'not accepted' list for the Alliance location. Contact the facility at (330) 821-8057 to confirm materials before visiting.
Fees
- Recyclable materials (general) — No fee confirmed for public drop-off of paper and standard recyclables; scrap metals are purchased by weight. Specific buy prices not published.
Access & restrictions
Public drop-off accepted. Paper accepted in any quantity from the public. Commercial and industrial volumes also welcome. · Proof of ownership is required alongside a valid driver's license for certain regulated metal items. Call ahead to confirm requirements for specific materials.
Programs & events
- Municipal / Solid Waste District Processing — The Alliance facility processes residential material from a three-county solid waste district.
- Paper Drive Support — Slesnick provides containers for community paper drives and local government recycling programs.
- Document Shredding / Secure Shredding — Documents may be dropped off for secure shredding; customers may request to observe shredding by appointment.
- Commercial & Retail Recycling — Roll-off container delivery/pickup and scheduled commercial recycling services available for businesses.
- Beverage Disposal Service — The Alliance location provides obsolete beverage destruction and disposal services for bottling facilities throughout Ohio.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off paper and cardboard as a regular resident?
Yes. Slesnick's official website explicitly states that paper is accepted in any quantity from businesses or the public at the Alliance facility.
Does the Alliance Recycling Center buy scrap metals?
The Alliance facility is confirmed to process aluminum cans, non-ferrous metals (copper, brass), and ferrous scrap. Scrap metals are typically purchased by weight, but current buy prices are not published online — call (330) 821-8057 for pricing.
Do I need to bring ID to drop off materials?
For standard paper and plastic recyclables, no ID requirement is confirmed. However, Ohio law requires a valid driver's license and proof of ownership when bringing certain regulated scrap metal items such as guard rails, utility wire, or railroad materials.
Is the facility open on Saturdays?
Yes. The Alliance Recycling Center is open Saturday mornings (closing at noon), in addition to regular Monday–Friday hours of 7:30 AM–4:30 PM. It is closed on Sundays.
Does Alliance Recycling Center offer document shredding services?
Yes. Documents can be dropped off at the facility for secure shredding. If you want to observe the destruction of your documents, you must call ahead to schedule an appointment.
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