Trash & Such - Guide to Recycling

There we were at the end of our June Conservation meeting and we started talking trash. That is, various members mentioned places to take trash for recycling. The more we talked the more we realized how many local places there were for us to dump almost anything to be recycled so it wouldn’t end up in a landfill (or just fill up our rooms, garages, closets, drawers, cupboards, shelves and basements). But, the problem was, when we needed those places, how could we remember where they were?

REUSE-RECYCLE-REDUCE
It is up to all of us to recycle. With this list, you will know where to take your reusable items. For information about your curb recycle programs go to http://ohio.earth911.org/master.asp

Following these larger vendors, we have broken down the resources by products, alphabetically. By Product >

LARGE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL VENDORS
Republic Waste Services
WEBSITE >
964 Hazel St., Akron OH 330-434-9183
2800 Erie St., Massillon OH 800-247-3644
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Recyclables such as glass, metal and plastic can be put together

Waste Management of Ohio, Akron
WEBSITE >
1130 Eastwood Ave., Akron OH
Waste and environmental services for individuals, companies and communities
Account Manager: Alan Bosiacki 440-336-6734 (cell), abosiak@wm.com (email)

Summit/Akron Solid Waste Management Authority &
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
Office: 12 E. Exchange St. Third Floor, Akron OH 330-374-0383
1201 Graham Rd., Stow OH (near Silver Lake Country Club) 330-374-0383
Links to many recycling sources. Open April - October

City of Akron
WEBSITE >
330-375-2311
Sanitation services, recycling curb service

Keep Akron Beautiful
WEBSITE >

Metro Parks
WEBSITE >
330-867-5511
Paper + magazines recycle bins in parks. Only the River Valley Company bins off Sandrun Parkway and at the Memorial Parkway Trailhead accept phone books.
Take cell Phones and phone chargers to the 975 Treaty Line Road, Akron, 44313 office (330-867-5511) on Mon-Fri 8 to 4:30 OR to the Goodyear Heights Metro Park Pavilion at 2077 Newton Street, Akron, 44305.
2009 Recycling Events
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 5 to 7 PM at Firestone Metro Park Coventry Oaks Area at 40 Axline Ave., Akron, 44319. Drive through recycling for paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, instruments, cell phones PLUS e-waste such as computers, batteries, radios. No TV’s or hazardous waste. An identical event will be held at Goodyear Heights Metro Park Pavilion on Sunday, November 15.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
WEBSITE >
440-546-5903
The park has no recycling opportunities open to the general public, however, all trash from the trash bins in the park are taken to a facility that separates the recyclables from the trash. CVNPA members may show their membership cards on Saturday, April 18, at the Station Road Trailhead on Riverview Road to recycle.

By Product

ALUMINUM CANS (SODA CANS)
Area Fire Stations
Collected for Akron Children’s Hospital Burn Unit
City of Akron Curbside Recycle
WEBSITE >
Accepts: cans including empty aerosol cans, magazines, newspaper, cardboard(corregated),glass jars and bottles

APPLIANCES
PSC Metals
WEBSITE >
1068 Bank St., Akron, OH 330-794-8300
701 Hopocan Ave., Barberton OH 330-745-4437
No microwave ovens.
Annoco
843 Hazel St., Akron, OH 330-376-1400
Drop off Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, Sat. 8am-11:30am. Will pay you for household appliances such as washers, dryers and stoves.
City Scrap & Salvage
WEBSITE >
611 W. Wilbeth Rd., Akron, OH 330-753-5051
Freon appliances.
Sam’s Appliance
81 N. Adams St., Akron, OH 330-376-5985
Items must be placed outside. For a $30 pickup fee, they will take appliances from your home.

BATTERIES
Maxwell Recycling
480 Fifth St., N.E., Barberton OH 330-848-1815
Car batteries

(Rechargeable)
Best Buy
WEBSITE >
All Stores
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
1201 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 330-374-0383
OPEN –April thru October, Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm
Accepts: paint products, garden pesticides/fertilizers, solvents, household cleaners, mercury containing items, automotive fluids, flares, waste motor oil, BBQ propane tanks, car/household batteries.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
Paper Cuts
851 S. Broadway, Akron OH 330-374-7744
Mon.-Fri. 7am-3:30pm. Accepts any book or bound material and maps. Place in the concrete container at the rear of the building anytime.
Akron-Summit County Public Libraries
WEBSITE >
No textbooks.

CELLULAR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
Best Buy
WEBSITE >
All Stores
Battered Women's Shelter
WEBSITE >
759 W. Market St., Akron OH 330-374-0740
All Cellular Phone Providers

CHRISTMAS TREES
Metro Parks (Summit County)
WEBSITE >
Cleaned of all decorations and tinsel

CLOTHING, etc.
Children's Hospital PATHS (Promoting Adolescents through Health Services)
WEBSITE >
377 S. Portage Path, Akron OH 330-535-7000
Donated clothing, toys and books are sold at the thrift store at the above address. Store Hours: 3-7 p.m. during school year ; 1-5 p.m. Summer. Donation hours: M-F 11am - 7pm when employees are there, or can be left at the door anytime.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
WEBSITE >
2689 W. Market St. , Akron, OH 330-867-5043
Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Thursday till 7pm
Goodwill
WEBSITE >
All locations
Haven of Rest
WEBSITE >
175 E. Market St., Akron OH 330-535-1563.
Drop off Mon.-Fri. 8am – 6pm, Sat. 9am – 5pm
Accepts: baby items; clothing: clean and in good condition (especially large sizes); underwear (new); coats; maternity and sweat suits; batteries; bedding and bath linens; food and pantry items; Bibles (large print); children’s games and toys in good condition; hair dryers; toiletries
Salvation Army
WEBSITE >
190 S. Maple St., Akron OH 330-762-8481
Amvets Pick-up Services
WEBSITE >
193 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH 330-785-3113
Interval Brotherhood Homes
WEBSITE >
3445 S. Main St., Akron OH 44319 330-644-4095
Village Discount Store
WEBSITE >
2930 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls OH
193 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron OH
Battered Women's Shelter
WEBSITE >
759 W. Market St., Akron OH 330-374-0740

COAT HANGERS
Most dry cleaners
Fussy Cleaners no longer recycles hangers.
City of Akron Curbside Recycle
WEBSITE >

COMPUTER PARTS
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
1201 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 330-374-0383
OPEN –April thru October, Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm
Goodwill
WEBSITE >
Call first - not all locations take computer parts.

EYEGLASSES
Goodwill
WEBSITE >
All locations
Lens Crafters
WEBSITE >
All locations

FURNITURE
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
WEBSITE >
2689 W. Market St. , Akron, OH330-867-5043
Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Thursday till 7pm
Goodwill
WEBSITE >
All locations
Salvation Army
WEBSITE >
190 S. Maple St., Akron OH 330-762-8481

GLASS
Republic Waste Services
WEBSITE >
964 Hazel St., Akron OH 330-434-9183
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Recyclables such as glass, metal and plastic can be put together
City of Akron Curbside Recycle
WEBSITE >
Accepts: cans including empty aerosol cans, magazines, newspaper, cardboard(corregated),glass jars and bottles

GOLFBALLS
Mud Run Golf Course
WEBSITE >
2000 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron OH 330-375-2728

HAZARDOUS WASTE
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
1201 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 330-374-0383
OPEN –April thru October, Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm
Accepts: paint products, garden pesticides/fertilizers, solvents, household cleaners, mercury containing items, automotive fluids, flares, waste motor oil, BBQ propane tanks, car/household batteries.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
WEBSITE >
2689 W. Market St. , Akron, OH330-867-5043
Open Monday-Saturday 10-5, Thursday till 7pm
City of Akron Curbside Recycle
WEBSITE >
Accepts: cans including empty aerosol cans, magazines, newspaper, cardboard(corregated),glass jars and bottles

INK CARTRIDGES
Akron Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
6434 Wise Ave. NW, North Canton OH 888-206-9766
Printer cartridge collection, school fundraising opportunities
Best Buy
WEBSITE >
All Stores
Office Max
WEBSITE >
All Stores. Receive a package of paper.
Staples
WEBSITE >
Get $3 in Staples Rewards for every cartridge.

METALS
PSC Metals
WEBSITE >
1068 Bank St., Akron, OH 330-794-8300
701 Hopocan Ave., Barberton OH 330-745-4437
They pay based upon your vehicle weight before and after unloading.
Scrap iron and steel, scrap autos, Appliances, aluminium, copper, brass
City Scrap & Salvage
WEBSITE >
611 W. Wilbeth Rd., Akron, OH 330-753-5051
Accepts: metals including junk cars
Maxwell Recycling
480 Fifth St., N.E., Barberton OH 330-848-1815
Drop off Mon.-Sat. 8am-5pm No cars
Republic Waste Services
WEBSITE >
964 Hazel St., Akron OH 330-434-9183
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Recyclables such as glass, metal and plastic can be put together
United Salvage
921 Hazel St., Akron, OH 330-253-6218 
Retail scrap metal recycling.

MOTOR OIL
Auto Zone
WEBSITE >
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
1201 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 330-374-0383
OPEN –April thru October, Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm
Accepts: paint products, garden pesticides/fertilizers, solvents, household cleaners, mercury containing items, automotive fluids, flares, waste motor oil, BBQ propane tanks, car/household batteries.
Jiffy Lube
WEBSITE >


PAINT
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
1201 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 330-374-0383
OPEN –April thru October, Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm
Accepts: paint products, garden pesticides/fertilizers, solvents, household cleaners, mercury containing items, automotive fluids, flares, waste motor oil, BBQ propane tanks, car/household batteries.

PAPER
City of Akron Curbside Recycle
WEBSITE >
Accepts: cardboard (corrugated), magazines, newspaper, phonebooks,
Metro Parks (Summit County)
WEBSITE >
Accepts: Newpapers, magazines, catalogs, office and school paper and mailers. Look for the large yellow and green bins.
Akron Recycling
1068 Bank St., Akron, OH 330-794-8300
Accepts: newspapers, office paper and junk mail.
Paper Cuts
851 S. Broadway, Akron, OH 333-374-7744
Open: Mon.-Fri. 7am-3:30pm.
Accepts: book, bound materials and maps
Republic Waste Services
WEBSITE >
964 Hazel St., Akron OH 330-434-9183
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Recyclables such as glass, metal and plastic can be put together
Neoshred
WEBSITE >
621 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron OH 330-253-8260
Records destruction and recycling at your location or at facility. Paper, film, magnetic tape. No need to remove staples, clips or 3 ring binders. Can drop off and observe. Free estimates. M-F: 8-4, Sat: Please Call.
River Valley Paper Company
WEBSITE >
120 E. Mill St., Akron OH 330-535-7952
Akron/Summit County locations and Jacksonville, FL. Manager, processor and exporter of waste paper. Fundraising opportunities. Own and operate the paper collection boxes in the MetroParks, schools and other facilities.

PLASTIC
Republic Waste Services
WEBSITE >
964 Hazel St., Akron OH 330-434-9183
Accepts: Paper, Cardboard, Recyclables such as glass, metal and plastic can be put together
City of Akron Curb Recycle
WEBSITE >
Accepts: plastics # 1-7

PLASTIC BAGS
Giant Eagle
WEBSITE >
Any plastic bag.
Acme
WEBSITE >
Only plastic grocery bags.

PROPANE TANKS
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center
WEBSITE >
1201 Graham Rd., Stow, OH 330-374-0383
OPEN –April thru October, Tuesday 1-4pm, Wednesday 6:30-9:30pm
Accepts: paint products, garden pesticides/fertilizers, solvents, household cleaners, mercury containing items, automotive fluids, flares, waste motor oil, BBQ propane tanks, car/household batteries.

SCRAP METALS
See Metals

STYROFOAM
Heinens Supermarkets
WEBSITE >
Post Net
WEBSITE >
1668 Merriman Rd. in the Valley, Akron, OH 330-869-622
Accepts: Styrofoam peanuts and chunks of Styrofoam.

TELEVISIONS
City of Akron Curbside Recycle
WEBSITE >
Only sets above 19".

TIRES
Lightener Tire
780 Waterloo Rd., Akron, OH 330-724-7436
Open: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-5pm, Fri. 7am-4:30pm and Sat.8am-noon
Accept: tires on or off the rim. Car tires $1.50, Truck tires $2.00, Semi tires $5.00 and up.

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