Special Collection Events
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
Tire and/or Electronics Drop-Off Days
- Pickaway County Tire & Electronic Recycling Day - May 20, 2023
- Ross County Tire & Electronic Recycling Day - June 10, 2023
- Fayette County TIRES ONLY Recycling Day - August 26, 2023
- Highland County Tire & Electronic Recycling Day - September 23, 2023
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. Catch us at Earth gathering on April 15, 2023 at Yoctangee Park.
Live Christmas Tree Recycling
Live Christmas trees can be recycled locally in your county! No decorations of any kind may be left on the tree. No artificial trees accepted. Please note: County Departments are closed on January 2nd in observance of New Year's Day.
- Pickaway County - Drop off located at the Pickaway County Highway Dept. 12/28/22 - 1/13/23 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (open mon-fri only)
- Ross County - Drop off located at the Ross County Engineers Dept. 12/28/22 - 1/13/23 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (open mon-fri only)
- Fayette County - Drop off located at the Fayette County Transfer Station. 12/28/22 - 1/13/23 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (open mon-fri only)
Education Outreach Events
Please visit the "EDUCATION" tab for educational events.
Become a Volunteer
The RPHF Solid Waste District is searching for people like you to help clean up litter around the public recycling drop-off sites. If you would like to help clean up your community, please email Lauren Grooms at lgrooms@pickawaycountyohio.gov