Geagua Collection Facility

Recycling Center in Chardon, Ohio

📍 12685 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
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About This Location

The Geauga Collection Facility at 12685 Merritt Rd in Chardon is run by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District as a free, drive-through drop-off for the hard-to-recycle items that curbside bins won't take. Residents stay in their vehicles while staff unload household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, batteries and clean foam. It is open every Friday year-round plus one Saturday a month in the warmer season, and everything accepted is taken at no charge — the catch is that service is limited to Geauga and Trumbull County residents.

What Geauga Collection Facility Accepts

✓ Household hazardous waste (Chemicals, oil-based paints, gasoline/kerosene, automotive fluids, cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and pool chemicals.)
✓ Electronics (Computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, peripherals (keyboards, printers, scanners, cables), DVD/VHS players, gaming consoles and cable boxes.)
✓ Televisions and computer monitors (CRT and flat-screen accepted; limit of 3 per day.)
✓ Appliances (including Freon units) (Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, washers, dryers, stoves, ovens, water heaters, dishwashers, microwaves; District staff remove Freon on-site.)
✓ Batteries (all types) (Alkaline, rechargeable, lithium, lead-acid/car and button cells.)
✓ Fluorescent / CFL / LED bulbs and mercury items (Accepted year-round.)
✓ Propane tanks and fire extinguishers (Accepted year-round.)
✓ Foam / Styrofoam (polystyrene) (Clean and empty only — meat trays, cups, take-out containers, egg cartons and packing foam.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste

What they do not accept

✕ Business/commercial waste
✕ Trailer loads and drums larger than 5 gallons

This is a residential facility; no business waste, no trailer loads, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. See the District's unaccepted-waste list for full details.

Fees

  • All accepted electronics, appliances, HHW and foam — Free

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to Geauga and Trumbull County residents only. Drive-through service — residents stay in their vehicles and staff unload. No appointment needed for Friday hours. No smoking on site; pets must stay restrained in the vehicle.

Programs & events

  • Once-a-month Saturday collections — One Saturday per month 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in the warmer season (2026 dates included May 16, Jun 27, Jul 18, Aug 15, Sep 19, Oct 24).
  • Annual paper shredding events — Free document shredding for Geauga and Trumbull residents; limit about 4 boxes/bags per vehicle.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use the Geauga Collection Facility?

Only residents of Geauga and Trumbull Counties. It is a residential drop-off funded by the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District, so business and commercial waste is not accepted.

What does it cost to drop off at the Chardon facility?

Nothing. Household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances (including Freon units) and clean foam are all taken free of charge.

When is it open?

Every Friday year-round from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, plus one Saturday a month (9:00 AM–noon) during the warmer season. It is closed the rest of the week and on government holidays.

Can I drop off an old TV or a refrigerator?

Yes. CRT and flat-screen TVs are accepted with a limit of 3 per day, and Freon appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners are taken free — District staff remove the Freon on-site.

Do I have to get out of my car?

No. It is a drive-through drop-off. You stay in your vehicle and staff unload your accepted items for you.

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Contact & Location

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Address
12685 Merritt Rd, Chardon, OH 44024
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City / State
Chardon, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (select dates only; closed most Saturdays)
Sunday Closed

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