City Of Green Recycling Center
Recycling Center in North Canton, Ohio
About This Location
The City of Green Recycling Center, operated by the City of Green Service Department at 5383 Massillon Road in North Canton, Ohio, is a residents-only drop-off facility where City of Green households can bring yard waste (branches, brush, leaves, limbs, and grass clippings), aluminum cans, scrap metal, paper, cardboard, glass, and plastic containers numbered #1 through #7. Proof of Green residency is required at every visit, and the center observes seasonal hours — expanding to Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday service from May through November and scaling back to Tuesday and Saturday only in winter months. Green residents can also pick up free untreated mulch at the center. The facility is closed on all government holidays. Household hazardous waste is not accepted here; residents needing that service are directed to Summit ReWorks.
What City Of Green Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Household hazardous waste (including latex paint) must be taken to Summit ReWorks. Electronics are accepted only at scheduled special recycling events, not regular drop-off hours.
Fees
- Standard recyclable drop-off (yard waste, cans, metal, paper, glass, plastics) — Free (City of Green residents only)
- Free untreated mulch pickup — Free for Green residents
- Electronics Recycling special event — Free (Green residents only, held periodically)
- Household Hazardous Waste special event — Free (Green residents only, held periodically)
Access & restrictions
City of Green residents only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Proof of Green residency is required at every visit, including special recycling events. Non-residents are not permitted to use this facility.
Programs & events
- Electronics Recycling Special Event — Periodic Saturday events (typically July) at 5383 Massillon Rd, 9 am–12 pm; Green residents only with proof of residency. Accepts TVs, laptops, tablets, cell phones, computers, monitors, modems, routers, and more. Check cityofgreen.org for current dates.
- Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Special Event — Periodic Saturday events (typically June) at 5383 Massillon Rd, 9 am–12 pm; Green residents only. Accepts aerosol cans, bleach, lighter fluid, pool chemicals, batteries, and more. Latex paint is NOT accepted. Check cityofgreen.org for current dates.
- Free Untreated Mulch Program — Green residents may request free untreated mulch generated from yard waste processing at the recycling center.
- Republic Curbside Recycling — Separate from the drop-off center, the City of Green also offers curbside recycling pickup through Republic Services on a biweekly schedule.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the City of Green Recycling Center open to everyone, or Green residents only?
Green residents only. Proof of City of Green residency is required at every visit, including all special recycling events. Non-residents are not permitted to use the facility.
What are the current drop-off hours?
Hours vary by season. From May 1 through November 30: Tuesday and Thursday noon–6 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm. From January 1 through April 30 and during December: Tuesday noon–5 pm, Saturday 8 am–2 pm. The center is closed on all government holidays.
Can I drop off electronics during regular hours?
No. Electronics are only accepted at periodic special Electronics Recycling events, typically held on a Saturday in July from 9 am–12 pm at the same address. Check cityofgreen.org for upcoming event dates. Proof of residency is required.
Does the center accept household hazardous waste?
No. The City of Green does not accept household hazardous waste at the recycling center. These materials — with the exception of latex paint, which is never accepted — can be recycled through Summit ReWorks. The city also hosts periodic Household Hazardous Waste special events at the same location.
Can I pick up free mulch at the recycling center?
Yes. City of Green residents may request free untreated mulch from the Green Recycling Center. The mulch is generated from the yard waste (branches, brush, leaves, and limbs) dropped off by residents.
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