Hazardous Waste

Do not place any hazardous materials in with garbage. Call the Fairfield County Recycling and Litter Prevention office at 740-681-4423 for disposal options.

Residents of Fairfield County may check out the Recycling and Litter Prevention Program (PDF) for a listing of disposal sites.

Please spread the word that once paint is solidified, it is no longer harmful to the environment! When paint is hardened it can be placed in your normal trash disposal. Only when it is liquid does it pose a threat of contaminating soil and groundwater. Paint can be hardened, and then disposed of with regular trash. Products like sand, kitty litter, sawdust, or even a commercially available paint hardener can be used to speed up the process. Dry out latex paint in a well-ventilated area by mixing it with kitty litter, paint hardener, etc. When the paint has dried, put the can in the regular garbage with the lid off. Do not put oil-based paint in the garbage.

Please remember that you can recycle motor oil, antifreeze, and car batteries year-round. View the Recycling and Litter Prevention Program (PDF) for additional resources to dispose of these types of items. (Please call to confirm hours, acceptance policy, and other information.)