Recycling Centers in Cincinnati, OH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Cincinnati, Ohio. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Cincinnati, Ohio can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Cincinnati: A Local Guide
Cincinnati, the seat of Hamilton County, Ohio, is served by two distinct recycling facilities that together cover a wide range of materials that neither curbside programs nor most drop-offs handle. Both are located within the city and accept drop-offs from the public, though each operates on different days, different fee structures, and accepts different categories of waste.
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, located at 911 Evans Street in the Lower Price Hill neighborhood, specializes in hard-to-recycle household items that Cincinnati's curbside program won't take — plastics #1 through #7, plastic film and bags, Styrofoam, metals, electronics, batteries, lightbulbs, appliances, textiles, and reusable goods that feed its on-site retail shop. The Hub charges for recycling via a Hub Club membership (from $10/month) or a Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Discovery Pass, with additional fees for universal-waste items like electronics and batteries. It is open Tuesday 10 AM–2 PM, Thursday 12–6 PM, and Saturday 10 AM–2 PM.
Cleanlites Recycling | Ohio, at 7806 Anthony Wayne Ave in Elmwood Place, is primarily a commercial and industrial e-waste processing facility that also accepts residential drop-offs on weekdays. It handles electronics, computer monitors, televisions, fluorescent lamps and bulbs, batteries, and other universal and hazardous waste. The facility is open Monday through Friday 8 AM–4 PM, with residential drop-offs taken until 3 PM; a recycling fee applies to some items such as TVs, so calling ahead at (513) 641-4155 is recommended.
Between the two, Cincinnati residents can recycle a broad range of materials — from everyday hard-to-recycle plastics at the Hub to e-waste and lamps at Cleanlites. Neither facility operates on the same days, so checking individual hours before visiting is important. For standard curbside recyclables such as glass jars, paperboard, and plastics #3–#7, contact the City of Cincinnati or Hamilton County solid waste programs for additional options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Cincinnati
Where can I recycle electronics in Cincinnati?
Two Cincinnati facilities accept electronics: the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub at 911 Evans St (Tue, Thu, Sat; membership or fees required) and Cleanlites Recycling at 7806 Anthony Wayne Ave (Mon–Fri until 3 PM for residential drop-offs; fees apply to some items). Cleanlites also handles fluorescent lamps and bulbs.
Does the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub charge a fee?
Yes. The Hub is a fee-based operation. A Hub Club membership (from $10/month) or a Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Discovery Pass covers general-item recycling. Universal-waste items such as electronics, batteries, and lightbulbs carry additional fees beyond the membership or pass.
Where can I drop off Styrofoam or plastic bags in Cincinnati?
The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub accepts Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene), plastic film, bags, and all plastics #1–#7 — categories that Cincinnati's curbside program does not take. It is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; fees or a membership apply.
Can I bring fluorescent tubes and batteries to Cleanlites Recycling in Cincinnati?
Yes. Cleanlites Recycling on Anthony Wayne Ave accepts fluorescent lamps and bulbs, batteries, and other universal waste. Residential drop-offs are taken weekdays until 3 PM. Call (513) 641-4155 before bringing large or unusual loads to confirm pricing.