Services

household hazardous waste

Voucher Program

The voucher will cover disposal costs of household hazardous waste for district residents. Residents are responsible for transporting waste to Environmental Enterprises in Columbus - 645 E. 8 Ave., Columbus, OH. To request a voucher, please email lshreve@pickawaycountyohio.gov or call 740-420-5452 with the following information prepared: 
  • Name as listed on photo ID
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • List of items for disposal and approximated amounts

 

Acceptable Items:

  • Batteries - all batteries including alkaline, computer, vehicle, and others.  New and used can catch fire if stored in close contact with each other. Batteries should always be stored in storage cases made for this purpose or in the original packaging.
  • Corrosives - acids, caustics, bleach, household cleaners, and paint strippers.
  • E-Cigarettes
  • Fats, Oils & Greases - items will be accepted if delivered in a tightly sealed container.
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Flammables - aerosol spray paint, anti-freeze, brake fluid, insecticides, cooking oil, motor oil, pool chemicals, nail polish and remover ,rat poison, etc.
  • Gasoline mixed with oil
  • Old Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Lighter Fluid
  • Motor Oil
  • Oil-Based Paint
  • Oxygen tanks
  • Polishes
  • Propane, Helium and similar gas tanks
  • Reactives - cyanides, pool chemicals, etc.
  • Smoke detectors
  • Spray Paint
  • Stains
  • Thermostats containing mercury
  • Thinners
  • Toxics - fluorescent light bulbs including Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs) and ballasts, fire extinguishers, antifreeze, insecticides, lawn chemicals and fertilizers, rat poison, etc.
  • Turpentine

 

Unacceptable Items:

  • Ammunition
  • Asbestos
  • Needles, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Waste
  • Spray Foam Insulation Cylinders (e.g. Froth Paks)
  • Tires
  • Trash

 

Battery Disposal

 

Misc. Commercial Recyclers

  • Environmental Enterprises: 645 East 8th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio (614) 294-1300
  • Propane Cylinders - Blue Rhino locations offer a recycling program for 20# grill tanks. Find a location. Check with your local retailer for details.
  • Helium Tanks - Please contact your local scrap yard - see these instructions from Balloon Time.
  • Medical cylinders should be disposed or recycled through the company it was purchased or received from. 
  • Motor Oil - Contact your local auto parts store
We try to keep this information updated. However, it is always a good idea to first call the establishment in which you would like to take your recyclables, as their policy often changes.