Recycling Centers in Newark, OH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Newark, Ohio. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Newark and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Newark: A Local Guide
Newark, Ohio — the seat of Licking County — has three recycling-related facilities listed in its directory, each serving a distinct purpose. The public anchor is Licking County Recycling & Litter Prevention at 295 Wilson St, open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. This county-run program manages public drop-off bins throughout Licking County and accepts plastic bottles, jugs, tubs and clamshells, glass bottles and jars of all colors, aluminum and steel cans, cartons, and paper and flattened cardboard. Drop-off is free. The program also runs educational outreach, roadside cleanup support, and special collection events for materials outside the standard bin list.
For glass specifically, Strategic Materials Inc (now part of Sibelco) operates a glass recycling processing plant at 101 S Arch St, Newark, OH 43055. This facility processes glass bottles, jars, window panes, and automotive glass from MRFs and municipal contracts, converting the cullet into raw material for new glass containers, fiberglass, and highway safety beads. It is not a public walk-in drop-off; call (740) 349-9523 Monday–Friday before bringing glass. Residents wishing to recycle bottles and jars should use the Licking County Recycling drop-off bins, which feed into the regional glass stream.
Inside the Kroger at 1155 N 21st St, ecoATM provides an automated buyback kiosk for used smartphones, tablets, and iPods. The kiosk evaluates devices and pays instant cash — no appointment needed, though a government-issued photo ID and fingerprint scan are required. This is a device-buyback point, not a traditional recycling center; it does not accept household recyclables, batteries, or appliances. The kiosk operates daily during Kroger store hours (6:00 AM–11:00 PM).
Newark is the hub for Licking County recycling infrastructure. Neighboring communities like Heath, Granville, and Pataskala use the same county recycling program and drop-off bin network. For materials beyond standard recyclables — such as tires, appliances, or household hazardous waste — contact Licking County Recycling at (740) 670-5125 about upcoming special collection events, or explore options in Columbus (about 35 miles west). The full Ohio recycling directory lists additional facilities statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Newark
Where can I drop off recycling in Newark, OH?
Licking County Recycling at 295 Wilson St manages free public drop-off bins throughout the county that accept plastic bottles, glass jars, cans, paper, and cardboard. The program office is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Call (740) 670-5125 for the nearest drop-off bin location to your address.
Does Licking County Recycling accept glass, tires, or appliances?
Licking County Recycling drop-off bins accept glass bottles and jars of all colors (rinsed, lids removed). They do not accept tires, appliances, furniture, or styrofoam. Call (740) 670-5125 to ask about special collection events for those items.
Can I drop off glass at Strategic Materials in Newark?
Strategic Materials (Sibelco) at 101 S Arch St processes glass from MRFs and commercial sources — it is not a confirmed public walk-in drop-off. Call (740) 349-9523 before bringing glass. For everyday glass bottle recycling, use the Licking County Recycling drop-off bins.
How do I sell my old phone in Newark, OH?
The ecoATM kiosk inside the Kroger at 1155 N 21st St pays instant cash for phones, tablets, and iPods daily during store hours (approximately 6:00 AM–11:00 PM). Bring a government-issued photo ID. The kiosk evaluates your device on the spot and pays cash immediately.