Frequently Asked

Here are some questions that we get from time to time.

How can I dispose of latex or oil-based paint? 

Check local places that take donations (schools, churches, charities, etc.) to see if they will accept paint donations.
If disposal is necessary:

  • Remove lids if no more than half full.

  • Set out in a well-ventilated area away from children and pets.

  • Add kitty litter, sawdust, or sand to speed up drying.

  • After paint has dried it can be put with household trash. 

Are plastic bags recyclable?

Not at our facility. Please recycle materials loosely into our bins and take your plastic bags back to your local grocery store. 

Where can I recycle glass?

*Please remove lids and corks from bottles and jars before recycling

  • Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Recycling Center: 1761 E. Main St. Lancaster

  • Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency: 1743 E. Main St. Lancaster

  • Liberty Center: 951 Liberty Dr. Lancaster

  • Township Maintenance Building: 417 N. Center St. Pickerington

  • Greenfield Township: 3245 Havensport Rd. NW Carroll

  • Pleasant Township: 3005 Lancaster-Thornville Rd. NE Lancaster

  • Walnut Township: 11420 Millersport Rd. NE Millersport

What can I recycle?

Many of our residential recycling sites require you to separate materials into different bins. Please look at the receptacle to identify where you should be placing materials.  

Commonly recycled items

  • Plastics #1 & Plastics #2 (only): Water bottles, soda bottles, milk jugs, detergent bottles, etc. (Picture of #1 & #2 recycling symbol)

  • Paper: newspaper, magazines, poster board (ex. Cereal boxes), paper bags. 

  • Please no hardback books or shredded paper (unless contained in a paper bag).

  • Cardboard: Flattened

  • Aluminum & Tin Cans: Cat food cans, food cans, soda cans, etc.

  • Pour materials directly into the container. No plastic bags, please!

Do I have to sort my recyclables? 

When different materials are mixed, it makes it more difficult to sort the materials which increase contamination. Each market has a limit on the types of accepted material and contaminants allowed. These standards have to be met in order to meet vendor requirements. 

Where can I recycle appliances & electronics?

If your appliances are working, we recommend you donate them to a local charity in need
(see Fairfield County Recycling Guide for suggested places).

The following locations will accept miscellaneous appliances & electronics for recycling. 
*Note: Call ahead as accepted materials are subject to change. 

Where can I recycle batteries?

All positive and negative terminals MUST be covered with clear tape before recycling. 

Primary/Single-use alkaline batteries
At this time, you can recycle household batteries at the following locations:

  • Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Recycling Center: 1761 E. Main St. Lancaster

  • Fairfield County Records Office: 138 W. Chestnut St. Lancaster

  • Public Libraries: 

    • Amanda: 116 E. High St.

    • Baltimore: 205 E. Market St. 

    • Bremen: 200 School St. 

    • Carroll: 2855 Helena Dr. NW

Primary/single-use alkaline batteries can be disposed of in the trash once they wear out. Battery Recycling Take-Back programs are also offered online for sale as well. 

Rechargeable Batteries:

Lead-acid batteries: