Special Collection Events
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
Tire and/or Electronics Drop-Off Days
RAIN POLICY FOR TIRE & ELECTRONIC COLLECTION EVENT
The event will go on as planned if it is raining. However, severe storms with lighting can cause delays and/or cancelations for safety reasons.
Any cancelations or delays will be updated on our Facebook page and website events tab.
- Ross County Hard-to-Recycle Day: Tires, Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Accepted. September 6th, 2025 8 am-noon at the Ross County Fairgrounds.
- Pickaway County Tire & Electronic Collection Day: May 31st, 2025, 8 am-noon at the Pickaway County Highway Department.
- Highland County Tire & Electronic Collection Day: August 16, 2025 8 am - noon at the North High Business Center.
- APPOINTMENT ONLY - Electronics Collection at the Fayette County Recycling Center Call 740-420-5452 to schedule.
Earth Gathering
Earth Gathering is a juried art festival with an Earth Day theme hosted by the Chillicothe Art League. This event was designed to entertain, educate and inspire the public about nature, creativity and sustainability through earth-friendly art, music, food, products and ideas. Each year, Ross County Litter Control & the RPHF SWD occupy a booth. April 12, 2025 11 am - 6 pm.
Real Christmas Tree Recycling
- TBA 2025
Education Outreach Events
Please visit the "EDUCATION" tab for educational events.
Volunteer Community Clean-Up Events - Litter Kit Loan Program
Are you interested in conducting a clean-up in your community? We will lend you the supplies! The kit includes safety vests, litter grabber tools, bags, gloves and a data form. There is no charge to borrow our kits as long as they are returned and unharmed. Please email lgrooms@pickawaycountyohio.gov to request kits.