Recycling Centers in Youngstown, OH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Youngstown, Ohio. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Youngstown 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 Youngstown: A Local Guide
Youngstown, in Mahoning County, is served by two complementary recycling resources: a county-run program that coordinates curbside and drop-off recycling across the region, and a free, unstaffed outdoor drop-off site operated in partnership with Youngstown State University. Together they give residents convenient access to standard residential recyclables as well as periodic collection of bulkier items like appliances, electronics, and tires.
The Mahoning County Green Team, headquartered at 345 Oak Hill Ave, Suite 330, is the administrative hub for Mahoning County's free curbside recycling program — the only county in Ohio with free curbside service. The office is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and maintains a commingled drop-off bin at the same address. From April through October the Green Team also hosts seasonal collection events at its Bev Road facility every Wednesday 8 AM–1 PM and the last Saturday of the month, accepting household appliances (free), electronics (free for most items; $20 fee per monitor or TV), and scrap tires (first four free; fees apply beyond that). A county-wide HHW event is held at least once a year. Call (330) 740-2060 or visit mahoningcountyoh.gov for current schedules.
The YSU Community Recycling Drop-Off Center at 245 Adams St is a free, unstaffed outdoor bin site run by Youngstown State University in partnership with the Green Team. It is open every day of the year — including holidays — from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, making it one of Youngstown's most accessible drop-off options. It accepts commingled residential recyclables: glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, cartons, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, and books. No affiliation with YSU is required. Electronics, appliances, and anything outside the Green Team's approved list are not accepted; contaminated bins risk being sent to landfill in their entirety.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Youngstown
Where can I recycle glass, cans, and plastic in Youngstown on a weekend?
The YSU Community Recycling Drop-Off Center at 245 Adams St is open every day including weekends and holidays, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM. It accepts glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, cartons, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, and books — all free of charge.
Does the Mahoning County Green Team accept electronics or appliances for recycling in Youngstown?
Yes, but only at seasonal collection events held April–October, every Wednesday 8 AM–1 PM and the last Saturday of the month at the Green Team's Bev Road facility. Appliances are free; most electronics are free, but monitors and TVs carry a $20 processing fee per unit. Call (330) 740-2060 to confirm current event dates.
Is curbside recycling in Mahoning County really free?
Yes. Mahoning County is noted as the only Ohio county offering free curbside recycling. Free bins are available on request from the Green Team. Accepted curbside materials include glass bottles/jars, metal cans, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, cartons, flat paper, and flat newspaper — but not corrugated cardboard (take that to a drop-off bin instead).
Do I need to be a YSU student to use the drop-off center on Adams Street?
No. The YSU Community Recycling Drop-Off Center is open to all residents and local businesses; no university affiliation is required. The site is unstaffed and no ID or appointment is needed.