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About This Location

The Putnam County drive-thru recycling center at 1205 E. Second Street in Ottawa lets residents sort recyclables into dedicated bins for paper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, metal cans and glass. It is a public county drop-off, open weekday daytime hours plus the first and third Saturday mornings of each month.

What this location Accepts

✓ Mixed paper (magazines, office paper, catalogs, copy paper, envelopes, phone books, junk mail, newspaper)
✓ Cardboard (flattened corrugated, chipboard, file folders, poster board, paper egg cartons, pizza boxes)
✓ #1 and #2 plastics (milk jugs, 2-liter bottles, water bottles, shampoo/laundry bottles)
✓ Metal cans (aluminum, tin, lids) and clean aluminum foil
✓ Glass food and beverage containers (any color, clean)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastics other than #1 and #2
✕ Items with food residue on or in them

Access & restrictions

Public county drop-off (residents) · Closed on holidays and during county Level 3 snow emergencies. Containers must be empty and free of food.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there recycling in Putnam County, Ohio?

Yes. Putnam County operates a drive-thru recycling center at 1205 E. Second Street in Ottawa where residents sort paper, cardboard, #1-2 plastics, metal cans and glass into dedicated bins.

What plastics can I bring?

Only plastics marked #1 or #2, such as milk jugs, 2-liter bottles, water bottles, and shampoo or laundry bottles. Other plastic types are not accepted.

What are the hours of the Ottawa drive-thru?

Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM, plus the first and third Saturdays of the month from 8 to 11 AM. It is closed on holidays and during county Level 3 snow emergencies.

Do containers need to be clean?

Yes. Cans, foil and glass must be empty and free of food on or in them. Glass is accepted in any color as long as it is a clean food or beverage container.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1205 E 2nd St, Ottawa, OH 45875
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City / State
Ottawa, Ohio

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1st & 3rd Saturdays only)
Sunday Closed