Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Lancaster, Ohio
About This Location
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Recycling Center at 1761 E Main St in Lancaster, OH accepts cardboard, paper, glass, plastics #1 and #2, aluminum and steel cans, and scrap metal through a drive-through drop-off lane open Monday through Friday.
What this location Accepts
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What they do not accept
Programs & events
- Scrap metal buyback — The center pays market rates for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. Call (740) 687-1295 for current pricing.
- Commercial recycling — Services available for businesses and industries in Fairfield County. Contact the education office at (740) 205-8027.
- E-waste collection events — Periodic electronics collection events are held; a November 4, 2026 event was noted. Contact center for future dates.
- Secure document shredding — Document shredding service available — contact center for details and pricing.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plastics does the Lancaster-Fairfield recycling center accept?
Only plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) bottles and containers are accepted. All other plastic numbers (#3–#7), including polystyrene foam and PVC, are not accepted. Medicine containers, plastic toys, and peanut butter containers are also excluded.
Can I sell scrap metal at the Lancaster recycling center?
Yes. The center operates a scrap metal buyback program and pays market rates. Call the Buy Back Office at (740) 687-1295 before your visit to confirm current prices and what types of metal are being accepted.
Does the Lancaster-Fairfield recycling center accept glass and electronics?
Glass bottles and jars (all colors) are accepted year-round through the drive-through lane. Electronics are collected at special periodic events rather than during daily drop-off hours — call (740) 687-1295 or check fairfieldrecycles.org for the next e-waste event date.
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