Greene County Environmental Services
Recycling Center in Xenia, Ohio
About This Location
Greene County Environmental Services, a division of the Greene County Sanitary Engineering Department, runs a recycling and yard-waste drop-off at 2145 Greene Way Blvd in Xenia for Greene County households. Residents can bring cardboard, paper, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles and jars, metal and aluminum cans, scrap metal, batteries, latex paint and yard waste at no charge. Household hazardous waste is handled separately at scheduled county collection events, not as an everyday drop-off.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The not-accepted list above refers specifically to the county's Household Hazardous Waste collection events; some of these items may be handled elsewhere.
Access & restrictions
Greene County households only · Free recycling and yard-waste drop-off for county residents. Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing to unload. Household Hazardous Waste is accepted only at scheduled collection events, not daily.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste collection events — Periodic events accept acids, cleaners, aerosols, antifreeze, fuels (5-gal max), herbicides, fertilizers, pesticides, stains, varnishes, paint thinner and oil-based paints from county residents.
- Fluorescent bulb recycling — Residential fluorescent light bulb recycling offered for county residents.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get rid of my TV in Greene County?
Televisions are not accepted at the Greene County recycling drop-off or at its Household Hazardous Waste events. You will need a separate electronics recycler; contact Environmental Services at (937) 562-5925 for current options.
Who can use the Greene County recycling drop-off?
The recycling and yard-waste drop-off at 2145 Greene Way Blvd in Xenia is available to Greene County households only, free of charge.
How do I dispose of household hazardous waste in Greene County?
HHW such as cleaners, aerosols, antifreeze, fuels, pesticides and oil-based paints is accepted only at the county's scheduled Household Hazardous Waste collection events, not as a daily drop-off. Latex paint is accepted at the regular drop-off.
Can I bring batteries and scrap metal?
Yes. The drop-off accepts scrap metal and batteries, including rechargeable, lead-acid and household alkaline batteries, during normal hours of operation.
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