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What do I do with my Hazardous Waste, Scap metal, Appliances, Computer, and Electronic Waste?

Aug 18, 2020 | Education, Trash Talk

Appointments are required.

Updated 10-11-2022

The Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District, along with our partners at the City of Canton and Canton Public Health, run a household hazardous waste collection at the Canton Recycle Center. Appointments are now required. To make an appointment today, click here. For questions about any of the materials below, call us at 330-874-2258 and select option #1. The Canton Recycle Center is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-3pm unless holiday hours apply. Below is a list of what we collect and do not collect:

Appliances (small and large)

  • Freon does not need to be removed from your fridge or other freon containing appliance.
  • No food or other materials may be inside; the Recycling Center has the right to refuse appliances with any food, liquid or other material inside.

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Electronics (all electronics)

  • Do not bring the items in a plastic bag.
  • A plastic tote or cardboard box should be sufficient. We will return any tote or cardboard box you wish for reuse.
  • If you have a large quantity of items, please keep like items together and try to keep them separate.

Household Hazardous Waste (Must be from your house and not from a commercial entity or business)– If you are unsure if we accept an item, call 330-874-2258 and select option 1. We accept the following materials:

Click here for a list of materials we accept

(No propane, oxygen, butane, or any other cylinders)

  • For your safety, bring your items with vapors in closed containers.
  • Bring your materials in plastic totes if there is the possibility of leaking. Your tote will be returned to you if you wish. Do not bring in plastic bags.
  • Please make sure that all caps are secured tightly
  • All Kerosene, Diesel and Gasoline should be brought in approved containers (plastic gasoline cans with cap secured or laundry detergent jug with secure cap.) Your container will not be returned to you.
  • Do not mix bleach and ammonia. This combination can be fatal.
  • How to Identify Oil Based Paint– identifying your paint is easy. Look on the back of the paint can for the cleanup section. Oil based paints must be cleaned up by mineral spirits or paint thinner. Latex can be cleaned up with water and soap. We do not accept Latex as it should be reused or thrown away in your trash.

Residentially Generated Tires: Passenger, Light Truck, Lawn Mower, ATV, Bicycle, Motorcycle, 3 wheeler, 4 wheeler Tires, etc. Only (Not for Commercial, Business, Non-Profit, or Churches)

  • On/off Rim, residents are allowed 10 tires per person per year
  • You may only transport 10 or less at a time. That is the law.
  • You must have your ID with you.
  • No business/commercial/nonprofit/government/farm tires

Recyclables

  • No Plastic Bags
  • You must flatten your cardboard before bringing it to the center
  • Paper, metal/aluminum cans, glass bottles/jars, plastic bottles/jugs only: No other material is accepted.
  • Items must be clean dry and empty
  • Leave your plastic bottle and jug caps on

Please bring your recyclables in reusable containers

Scrap Metal

We will accept ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Televisions (Tube style, CRT and Flat Screen)

  • Tube style, CRT televisions, and Flat screen televisions will be collected, sent to the landfill and are not recyclable. This is service brought to you by the City of Canton. Flat screen televisions may be recycled at other locations but likely will require a fee.

 

Non-Acceptable Materials

No batteries are accepted except lead acid batteries (ex. car batteries) All Alkaline batteries are non-hazardous and may be disposed of in your trash. You may take your other rechargeable batteries to a participating store by visiting Call2Recycle to find a participating location near you. You may also get boxes from Call2Recycle for your batteries. These pre-paid boxes ensure your batteries are disposed of properly and do not end up in a landfill. Other household generated batteries may be thrown away in your trash.

No Building Materials– We follow the Ohio EPA’s definitions of building materials here. You can find disposal sites near you by clicking Building Material Disposal Sites

No ClothingGently used clothing may be donated to the Salvation Army or other likeminded organizations. Otherwise, dispose of your clothing in your curbside trash.

No Cylinders (Propane, Fire Extinguishers or other tanks) See below.

  • https://www.bluerhino.com/about/rhino-feed/recycling-tips for propane recycling. Blue Rhino locations offer a free recycling program for 20# grill tanks. If you have a gas grill propane tank that you no longer need and would like to recycle, write “RECYCLE” on the tank and take it to any Blue Rhino location. Blue Rhino will collect the tank and refurbish it if possible. If the tank does not meet the company’s safety and quality standards, they will recycle the tank. Blue Rhino will accept any standard gas grill tank, including other brands. This is also the most common form of propane tank used.
  • Small propane or butane canisters for a camp stove, lantern or torch (usually 2# or less) are not refillable and can be recycled through a scrap metal yard. Make sure the canister is empty by attaching it to the device it is used with and allowing the gas to run until it’s gone or use a tool to decompress the item. If there is no scrap metal recycling available, and all the gas is released, the canister may be discarded in the trash. Refrigerant gas, welding tanks, and medical cylinders should be disposed of or recycled through the company it was purchased or received.
  • Medical cylinders should be disposed or recycled through the company it was purchased or received. Check with your medical supplier for details about their takeback or exchange program. If you are unable to determine where the oxygen tank came from, recycle the tank at a scrap metal yard near you. Determine if the tank is aluminum or stainless steel (magnets stick to stainless steel, not aluminum). Find a scrap metal yard by visiting timetorecycle.org. Call ahead to confirm that they accept stainless steel or aluminum tanks and what their requirements might be for accepting these cylinders.

No DEA regulated material and bio-medical waste

Drugs and other substances that are considered controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) are divided into five schedules. An updated and complete list of the schedules is published annually in Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) §§1308.11 through 1308.15. Substances are placed in their respective schedules based on whether they have a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States, their relative abuse potential, and likelihood of causing dependence when abused. Some examples of the drugs in each schedule are listed below.

Schedule I Controlled Substances

Substances in this schedule have no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision, and a high potential for abuse.

Some examples of substances listed in Schedule I are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), peyote, methaqualone, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“Ecstasy”).

Schedule II/IIN Controlled Substances (2/2N)

Substances in this schedule have a high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

Examples of Schedule II narcotics include hydromorphone (Dilaudid®), methadone (Dolophine®), meperidine (Demerol®), oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet®), and fentanyl (Sublimaze®, Duragesic®).  Other Schedule II narcotics include morphine, opium, codeine, and hydrocodone.

Examples of Schedule IIN stimulants include amphetamine (Dexedrine®, Adderall®), methamphetamine (Desoxyn®), and methylphenidate (Ritalin®).

Other Schedule II substances include: amobarbital, glutethimide, and pentobarbital.

Schedule III/IIIN Controlled Substances (3/3N)

Substances in this schedule have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Examples of Schedule III narcotics include products containing not more than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with Codeine®), and buprenorphine (Suboxone®).

Examples of Schedule IIIN non-narcotics include: benzphetamine (Didrex®), phendimetrazine, ketamine, and anabolic steroids such as Depo®-Testosterone.

Schedule IV Controlled Substances

Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances in Schedule III.

Examples of Schedule IV substances include: alprazolam (Xanax®), carisoprodol (Soma®), clonazepam (Klonopin®), clorazepate (Tranxene®), diazepam (Valium®), lorazepam (Ativan®), midazolam (Versed®), temazepam (Restoril®), and triazolam (Halcion®).

Schedule V Controlled Substances

Substances in this schedule have a low potential for abuse relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics.

Examples of Schedule V substances include cough preparations containing not more than 200 milligrams of codeine per 100 milliliters or per 100 grams (Robitussin AC®, Phenergan with Codeine®), and ezogabine.

Bio-medical waste (or hospital waste) is any kind of waste containing infectious (or potentially infectious) materials.

For more information, click on the following links: DEA Regulated Material Disposal, Bio-medical waste disposal, Residential Medication Disposal

No Explosives– Contact your local PD to report explosives that are found or how to properly dispose of these items.

No Furniture/Carpetcheck with your hauler to see if there is an extra charge to take it to the landfill. If they don’t have a process OR do not take the items, visit Building Material Disposal Sites

No Latex Paint– Latex paint should be dried out using kitty litter, newspaper or sand. Once dried, it can be thrown away. We will not accept this at the Recycle Center.

No MattressesMattresses may require special preparation. Call your waste hauler first to see what they require to safely pick this item up. If they do not, you may call Kimble in Canton and what you need to do to drop it off yourself.

No Plastic Bags– Plastic bags should be thrown away and are not recyclable.

No Smoke DetectorsA smoke ionization detector can be returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal or you can legally dispose of it in the regular trash. Manufacturers of smoke detectors are mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory law 10 CFR 32.27 to see that the radioactive waste is disposed at a nuclear waste disposal facility. When sending back a smoke detector, do not take it apart. Return the entire smoke detector by ground mail (not air mail). Before shipping, remove the batteries and place them in the trash. No special packaging is needed for your smoke detector. Just put it in a box, maybe with some newspaper for padding, and send it. You must call the company before sending. If you are unable to return a smoke detector to the manufacturer, place it in the regular garbage for disposal. Smoke detectors are not accepted in our hazardous waste disposal program.

No Toys– Dispose of your toys in your trash or take them directly to the landfill for larger items.

No Tractor, Bus, or other commercial/business/non-profit, church tires– Contact Liberty Tire (330-868-0097) (Stark County) for disposal for these tires.

No TrashDispose of your trash in your curbside trash or contact a local hauler for special requests.

No Yard Waste– The Recycling District has sites in Stark, Tuscarawas, and Wayne Counties for residents only. To find a site near you, click on Yard Waste Disposal Sites.

 

188 Comments

  1. Sherri Oberly

    Where/How do I dispose of an apc back up battery

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      The Canton Recycle Center (Tuesday 12-6pm and Friday 9-3pm)

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      • Bill Black

        Do you accept large pcs of glass

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          Only glass bottles and jars; no other materials.

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          • Dan Griffith

            How do I make an appointment no one answers your phone and this doesn’t make sense

          • Steve Tharp

            Did you contact 330-874-2258 and select option 1?

          • Lorna Cross

            Is there a fee for a 65″ flat screen?

          • Steve Tharp

            No, there is not. It’s free. Just make an appointment!

        • Steve

          Do you accept 4 foot florescent light bulbs?

          Reply
          • Steve Tharp

            Yes by appointment.

    • Chrissy

      Where can I dispose of pavers? And what is the cost to do so?

      Reply
      • Steve Tharp

        Can you clarify what a paver is? Nothing we take costs you the resident anything. Once I know what a paver is, I can direct you appropriately.

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    • Gary

      Do you take old tarps

      Reply
      • Steve Tharp

        No. Those should be disposed of in the trash.

        Reply
  2. Jack Lewis

    How can I recycle plastic bags? Walmart removed their plastic bag box. Can you put a recycle container just for bags only behind Buehlers in New Philadelphia?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Hi, Jack. We have no way to recycle plastic bags and can’t put a bin out. As a matter of fact, many of the grocery stores around the area have plastic bag boxes but we aren’t sure what they do with them. We would like to believe that they are recycling them but have no way to prove it.

      Reply
      • J Myers

        My son used to work at an Acme. When the bag recycling collectors were full, they dumped them in the dumpster.

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          That’s good to know! We have never been able to get a clear answer from anyone on that. Thank you!

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          • dian davids

            I have recently contacted Acme headquarters in Akron and they assure me that the Canton Acme stores are recycling the bags that customers bring in.
            I have also contacted the Giant Eagle headquarters in Pittsburgh and all their stores definitely recycle the bags brought in by customers. A recycling company goes to the stores and picks up the bags and takes them to their recycling plant where the bags are turned into useful items.
            I would like to encourage everyone to recycle their plastic bags as they have value. Please follow the guidelines as to which bags they want.
            LET’S NOT LET OUR TRASH GO TO WASTE!!!

          • Steve Tharp

            Thank you for that information!

          • Dian Davids davids

            Another good way to recycle plastic grocery bags is to take them to the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Whipple Ave. in Canton. They use donated bags in the store instead of needing to purchase new bags.

        • Krista

          Do you accept sinks, tubs, toilets?

          Reply
          • Steve Tharp

            In general, no unless they are metal.

      • Beverly

        The Lions Clubs in Tuscarawas collect those plastic bags and they are recycled at Giant Eagle and used by Trex decking to make benches for our community.

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        • Melanee

          Do you accept empty DVD cases for recycling?

          Reply
          • Steve Tharp

            No. Those are not recyclable.

    • Mel

      Giant eagle has one outside of store at the Strip

      Reply
  3. Rob Davis

    Where can I dispose of my old, 50 gallon, hot water tank?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      In the article you commented on, there is a link to make an appointment at the Canton Recycle Center. Use that and bring it to us.

      Reply
  4. Jason Garrett

    Do you accept CRT televisions?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, we do. Simply make an appointment and bring it on down!

      Reply
      • Sharon gray

        Do you take shredded paper?

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          No, we do not. Shredded paper should be used in a compost or thrown away.

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        • Daniel S Suvak

          I called the Canton Sanitation Department which picks up trash and recycling, and they told me I could place shredded paper in a plastic bag and they would pick it up with other recyclables.

          Reply
          • Steve Tharp

            We will call them. That’s not correct. Shredded paper is not recyclable in their stream or ours. We use the same processor, Kimble.

          • dian davids

            I understand you say that shredded paper cannot be recycled. I am curious to know exactly why not as it is clean paper.

          • Steve Tharp

            Great question! If the shredded paper is added to the paper bins, there is no way to sort the shredded paper from the other materials. The shredded paper gets mixed in with the metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and other materials. It becomes a contaminant.

  5. Andy Hanzel

    Styrofoam was not mentioned. Do you take that, if not can you make a suggestion. I have some large chunks of it.

    Thanks,

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Hello! Great question. Styrofoam is not something we can recycle. We are unaware of any place that takes it and recycles it properly. Please throw it away in your trash.

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      • Anita Exley

        The UPS store in New Philadelphia will accept styrofoam so they can use it to pack and ship items. Maybe your local UPS store will do the same?

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          That’s a possibility. We try to not promote places like that unless they know they can handle the volume that comes from our promotion of their facility.

          Reply
  6. Michael

    Do you know where I can dispose of an old lawnmower and old snowblower that no longer work?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Of course! The Canton Recycle Center! Make an appointment and they can take your old material for recycling. You can make your appointment by going here.

      Reply
  7. Kenneth Ogden

    how do I dispose of a Basal mercury thermometer?

    Reply
  8. Mike Juhasz

    Will you take OttLite Bulbs contains up to 3.5 mg of mercury per the replacement bulb’s packaging, Curly bulbs or LED bulbs?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Mike, Thank you for your question. Yes, we do accept all mercury-containing devices.

      Reply
      • Kim

        Do you still except mercury containing lightbulbs?

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          Yes!

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    • Colby Yoder

      Hey there do you guys take halogen tube lights? I’ve got a box of them

      Reply
  9. Patricia A Albu

    Will you accept an electric trolling motor?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Patricia, yes. Just make an appointment using the link in the blog and we will take it!

      Reply
  10. Patricia A Albu

    Do you take empty co2 tanks, this one is from an old beer tap.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      No, we do not. That would fall under the cylinders which we do not accept. Try a local scrapper. They may take it.

      Reply
  11. Shane

    I’m looking to recycle old sports trophies that I’ve accumulated from my high school days. Most of the medals are standard plastic/metal. The trophies seem to be mainly plastic with a few having some marble on them. Do you think those can be taken to be recycled?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Great question! Unfortunately, they are not. Those types of items have no market. We are sorry to say that you should put them in the trash unless you wish to donate them to your Alma Mater to place them in one of their cases? They like that stuff.

      Reply
    • Don

      First tee will take trophies.

      Reply
  12. Terry Davis

    Do you take old mail? I have several bags of old mail.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      You can place them loosely in our bins (no bag please!)

      Reply
  13. Teresa

    Will you take projection tv?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes. Just make an appointment at the Canton Recycle Center using the link in the blog and you are good to go!

      Reply
  14. Albert Smith

    I see that you don’t take smoke detectors; what about CO detectors?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Carbon monoxide detectors do not contain radioactive material, so you can treat them as you would photoelectric smoke detectors. Check with the manufacturer to see if they have a take-back program. Throw the device in the trash.

      Reply
  15. Suzanne

    Do you accept spray paint?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes!

      Reply
  16. Kathy

    I have 2 very heavy acetylene tanks that are very old and empty. Everyone says they can not be refilled because of their age. How do I dispose of them

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      If they are completely empty, you can try a scrap yard or contact the place you purchased the tanks from to see if they offer to recycle their old tanks. Many places do not accept cylinders because they are dangers posed if there are materials left in the tanks.

      Reply
  17. Denise Lawver

    Do you take printers?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, we do! Any appliance!

      Reply
  18. Kathy

    Do you take insecticides, pesticides, weedkillers, fungicides?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, we do!

      Reply
  19. Carol Rex

    Do you accept toilet bowl cleaner , floor finish ( wax ) , all purpose pine cleaner , concentrated odor counteractant , heavy duty lime off ?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, those are household hazardous waste materials.

      Reply
  20. Adam S

    I’m from SARTA and we have many old computers, LCD monitors, electronics, and sealed-lead acid batteries from battery backups. I noticed that you don’t accept batteries from organizations, but do you accept the rest? Should I contact eCycle Solutions in N Canton for the batteries if you don’t take them? I have an appointment scheduled tomorrow for the computers and electronics. Thank you,

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Adam, you can bring all of those items to us. We just can’t accept items like hazardous waste or tires from a business. Everything else, we can make it happen!

      Reply
  21. Carol Eberhart

    How can I recycle hearing aid batteries and lithium ion batteries?
    Also, I understand there is a company in the Dayton area that recycles Styrofoam. Are you
    aware of this?
    Does the Recycling District do anything to encourage stores like Walmart, Buehlers, etc. to
    stop handing out plastic bags, if they are not able to be recycled?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Carol, you pose excellent questions! First things first… there are no local outlets that will take hazardous batteries with the exception of places like select Home Depot or Lowes locations. They collect very specific type of batteries used typically in drills or power tools. There are no local options that we promote because we can’t be sure they are in fact ensuring their safe disposal. Call2recycle has boxes available that you can purchase and collect your batteries and they will ensure the safe disposal of those items. Hope this helps. There are many places that recycle items like styrofoam. The issue is not whether they exist; the issue is how do we get them there and we simply do not have the that or a way to collect those materials. As for your last question, we know that local businesses are making important efforts to reduce their use of non-recyclable materials but the District does not get involved in the internal business decisions of local companies. We do certainly appeal to their better nature and encourage them to move to more sustainable solutions.

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      • F tomic

        Many people are reusing clean plastic bags into mats for the homeless. They make plastic yarn from them . It is then crocheted together. Put the on ebay * they will be gone in seconds. Ask your local churches if anyone if anyone is using them for that.

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          Excellent suggestion!

          Reply
  22. Mary

    What about scrap metal from old off-set patio umbrella?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      We will take it.

      Reply
  23. Pul|

    Will you accept a Under-the-sink Garbage disposal unit? It rusted out in the bottom after 10+ years. The motor still works though.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes. Please make an appointment and we can take it for you!

      Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      No. They are not recyclable. They go in your trash.

      Reply
  24. Sarah

    Do you accept non-stick cookware?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes. Make an appointment at the Canton Recycle Center using the link in the blog.

      Reply
  25. Mary Ann Lepp

    Any suggestions for how to dispose of the following:
    1. Nail Polish
    2. Mercury oral thermometer
    3. Cords and plugs from electronics

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Make an appointment using the link in the article you commented on and bring them to the Canton Recycle Center.

      Reply
  26. Rebekah

    I have sliding glass doors from a shower. Can those be recycled?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Short of donating it for reuse, it should go to the landfill.

      Reply
  27. Charlene Lange

    Do you accept Home or Car Keys.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes.

      Reply
  28. Samantha Raber

    Do you accept LED light bulbs?

    Reply
  29. Craig

    Do you accept residential vinyl fencing

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      No, we do not. Those belong in a C&D landfill. There are two in Stark County: Minerva Enterprises and Stark C&D. Charges may apply. Call ahead.

      Reply
  30. Jay

    Do you accept cassettes?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      No. Those are not recyclable.

      Reply
  31. Robert Eckhardt

    I have a couple of ballasts from light fixtures, they do not say “no pcbs” on them. can I recycle them? Are they hazardous waste?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      You can bring them to the Canton Recycle Center. Just use the link in the blog you commented on and make the appointment.

      Reply
    • Frederica Winter

      Do you accept empty plastic totes and lids?

      Reply
      • Steve Tharp

        No. Please reuse or discard in your trash.

        Reply
  32. Beryl Beckett

    Do you accept all plastics or only numbers 1 and 2?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Only Plastic Bottles and Jugs

      Reply
  33. Joe Collier

    Does your site take CRT console televisions?

    Reply
  34. Athena

    Do you accept or are you aware of any place that recycles expired car seats?

    Reply
  35. Jeff Rios

    Do you take old encylopedia sets/books? The library doesn’t want out of date refrence material.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      If the binding is removed, yes. We can only accept the paper. The binding can be thrown in the trash.

      Reply
  36. Bryan

    Do you still accept lighted artificial Christmas trees

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Hello Bryan, thanks for asking. Moving forward, we will not be accepting those. We will accept the Christmas lights, though.

      Reply
  37. Rosemary

    Will you accept a 30 year old non lit artificial Christmas tree? Also, will you accept burned out strings of mini-lights, or do the lights need to be removed from the strings? If so, would the no bulb strings be recyclable? I thought I read in the December Stark-Wayne-Tuscarawas Waste Management email that these items were recyclable.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Rosemary, the 30 yr old non lit artificial tree should be thrown away in your trash. Call your trash hauler to see if there is a special charge for bulk pickup. As for strings of Christmas lights, we accept those at the Canton Recycle Center by appointment only. The link is in the blog you just read above. Lights do not need to be removed. Hope that helps!

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  38. Eric Reip

    Thanks for answering all the questions. Do you take car radios?

    Reply
  39. Kay

    Will you take a sewing machine?

    Reply
  40. Patricia

    Do you take insect repellents, and household insect poisons? Also, do you take lawn chemicals such as weed killer and fertilizers?

    Reply
  41. Robyn

    We can I dispose of old/outdated carpet cleaning chemicals?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Robyn, if you go back to the top of the article you commented on, you can make an appointment at the Canton Recycle Center all year round. It’s fast and easy!

      Reply
  42. jen

    where should I dispose of regular AAA,AA, D, C batteries?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      For right now, they should be disposed of in your trash. We are currently looking at options to provide outlets. Stay tuned!

      Reply
  43. Jennifer

    Are ballasts (non-PCB) considered an electronic item?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes!

      Reply
  44. Jeff Baker

    Will the recycling site unload heavy objects from your vehicle for you? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, we can do that with an appointment.

      Reply
  45. Erin S

    Do you accept bottles of old nail polish?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      Yes we do! Make an appointment using the link in the blog.

      Reply
  46. Michael B

    I have an upright vaccum cleaner body (no motor) and an upright carpet cleaner (generally complete). Are these recycleable, or more appropriate for trash pick-up?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      The vacuum cleaner with no motor should go in the trash. The upright cleaner can be recycled.

      Reply
      • Michael B

        Thank you Steve.

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        • Steve Tharp

          You are most welcome!

          Reply
  47. Dennis J

    Do you accept water softeners and or iron filters?

    Reply
  48. Sara

    I made an appointment to recycle old electronics. Do you accept floppy disks and CDs?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      No. Those items are not recyclable.

      Reply
  49. Theresa

    Re hazardous waste recycling:
    1. Did I read correctly, that you DO accept old car & tractor batteries?
    2. Do you accept an expired household fire extinguisher?
    3. Do you accept polyurethane? I tried the “paint hardener” I use to dispose of paint & it does not work.
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      1) Yes, we do accept old car and tractor batteries.
      2) We do not accept fire extinguishers but you may take them to Pitt’s Fire Extinguisher in Massillon, Ohio. They charge per extinguisher but it is not very much. I would suggest calling them at 330-833-5508. Hope this helps!
      3) yes, we accept polyeurathanes as long as they are oil-based. Can you verify how the can asks you to clean it up if spilled? If it says to use mineral spirits or paint thinner, it’s oil based. If it says that you clean it up with soap and water, it is water based and should be dried out with kitty litter, dried out and thrown in the trash.

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      • Katy

        Do you take cardboard poster tubes?

        Reply
        • Steve Tharp

          Yes, we do!

          Reply
  50. Doug Serban

    Hello
    We are replacing lead acid batteries in our traffic signal battery backup cabinets. The replacement battery suppliers do not take the cores. Can Canton drop off 32 to or more batteries? Do we need to make an appointment?

    Reply
    • Steve Tharp

      I sent you an email!

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  51. Ella

    My company is looking for a place to recycle large amounts of motor oil. Would you accept 40-50 (5gal) buckets of motor oil? Also do you know where we can recycle hydraulic oil?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Hi, Ella.

      There are a number of companies that will accept that waste for disposal. Clean Harbors, ERG, Heritage Environmental, and EEI. We cannot accept hazardous material from businesses. Hope that helps!

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  52. Kathy L

    Hello, can we drop off old widow air conditioners? thank you

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  53. Mark

    I have some food grade, plastic, 50 gallon drums. Will recycling center accept these?

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    • Steve Tharp

      No. Those plastic are not acceptable at the recycle center. Those should be reused, donated, or placed in the trash. The first two is preferable.

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  54. Tom Crowell

    Is there any place closer than canton to dispose of tires?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Where are you?

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  55. Cheryl

    Do you take bleach, liquid household cleaners and aerosol cans of disinfectant spray?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes by appointment!

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  56. Chris

    Do you accept non-working exercise equipment (elliptical/treadmill/etc)?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes we do! By appointment of course!

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  57. Brian Selinsky

    How about #4 low density polyethylene plastic sheeting (used shrink wrap)?

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    • Steve Tharp

      There is no place to recycle that material locally. If you find a place, let us know. Until then, it unfortunately goes to the landfill.

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      • Kay

        Can I bring an old satellite dish?

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        • Steve Tharp

          Yes!

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  58. Darin Hill

    Can and should we dispose household lightbulbs here at the schroyer location? a mix of incandescent, CFL, LED, etc?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes by appointment!

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  59. Jeff C

    Do you accept tree limbs that are less than 12 inches in diameter? And do you have any other requirements like must be a certain length or anything before I drop them off? (north canton)

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    • Steve Tharp

      Not at the Canton Recycle Center. You can take them to Canton Townships Yard Waste Site on Central Avenue.

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  60. DON BORON

    Do you accept used printer toner cartridges

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes!

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  61. Todd Roan

    If I bring automobile oil in 5 gallon buckets – will the buckets be returned to me

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, it can be returned!

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  62. Duane Thompson

    I have a dehumidifier that no longer works. Is there a fee for bringing this in for Freon removal and disposal?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Duane, thanks for the question! You can bring that to us for free if you live in our District. Simply make an appointment with us today!

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  63. Roberta A Montenegro

    Can I put two flat screen TVs and a microwave oven out with my curbside trash?

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    • Steve Tharp

      I would call them first. Many of them will allow it but sometimes there are additional fees. Otherwise, you can bring them to us by making an appointment.

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  64. Michael A

    Do you accept : 1) Dehumidifers and 2) Wine refrigerators ?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes! Simply make an appointment with us!

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  65. Joyce

    Do you accept old kitchen knives?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes. So long as they are made of a metal, we are good!

      Reply
  66. Rick

    Can i line a cardboard box with plastic to bring items like aerosol cans of paint, oil,carb cleaner, etc. and possibly quarts of car fluids and the take the plastic back with me? Just trying to prevent fluid from possibly soaking into box

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    • Steve Tharp

      Yes, that is fine!

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  67. Rand

    This page says that all tires (residentially-generated) are accepted. Why then, does the Canton appointment page say car/truck only?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Can you provide a link? I would be happy to look into it!

      Reply
  68. John Patterson

    Where can I dispose of Latex paint and 5 gallon buckets of stain?

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    • Steve Tharp

      Latex can be disposed of in the trash. Simply add kitty litter to it and allow it to soak up and place the cap back on. Place it in your trash. The 5 gallon buckets of stain can be brought to the canton recycle center by appointment. The link is in the article you commented on above. Hope that helps!

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  69. Jeff

    Where can I recycle old VHS tapes?

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    • Steve Tharp

      We aren’t aware of recyclers for that material locally.

      Reply

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