Recycling Centers in Galion, OH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Galion, Ohio. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Galion, 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 Galion: A Local Guide
Galion, the seat of Crawford County in north-central Ohio, is served by two recycling operations on its south side — one focused exclusively on scrap tires, the other a cash-paying scrap-metal yard. Neither is a free municipal drop-off for household recyclables; both cater to specific material streams and have different cost models.
Willig Tire Recycling, at 352 South St, is an Ohio EPA-licensed Class II scrap tire recovery facility (License ID: ST018368) that has operated in Galion since 1977. It accepts passenger, light-truck, and semi-truck tires for a fee and processes them into crumb rubber, rubber mulch, and tire-derived fuel. Hours are Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM and Saturday 10 AM–4 PM. Because it is primarily an industrial operation, individuals should call (330) 326-7048 before arriving to confirm public drop-off availability, current per-tire fees, and any quantity limits. Ohio law caps unregistered haulers at 10 tires per vehicle trip.
Innovative Recycling, also at 352 South St, is a scrap-metal buyer that pays you by weight — it does not charge a drop-off fee. The yard buys copper, brass, aluminum (sheet, cast, extrusion), aluminum cans, and ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, and will also purchase junk cars in any condition. An indoor drive-thru drop-off bay lets you unload out of the weather. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM–noon. The facility publishes a clear do-not-buy list that includes propane tanks, guns, paint cans, aerosol containers, free-flowing fluids, and PCB-risk items such as oil-based transformers.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Galion
Where can I recycle tires in Galion, OH?
Willig Tire Recycling at 352 South St is an Ohio EPA-licensed scrap tire recovery facility that accepts passenger, light-truck, and semi-truck tires. A fee is charged; call (330) 326-7048 before visiting to confirm current drop-off policy and pricing. Ohio law limits unregistered haulers to 10 tires per vehicle trip.
Does Innovative Recycling charge a fee to drop off scrap metal?
No — Innovative Recycling is a buyer, not a drop-off service. They pay you by weight for copper, brass, aluminum, ferrous, and non-ferrous scrap at current market rates, with cash available on the spot. There is no drop-off fee for scrap metal or junk cars.
Can I recycle cardboard, glass, or plastics in Galion?
Neither of the two Galion facilities listed handles household recyclables like cardboard, glass, or plastics. For those materials, contact Crawford County Solid Waste District or check with the City of Galion's curbside collection program.
Are both Galion recycling facilities open on Saturdays?
Yes. Willig Tire Recycling is open Saturday 10 AM–4 PM, and Innovative Recycling is open Saturday 8:30 AM–noon. Both are closed on Sundays.