ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio – Athens and Hocking County will hold Hazardous Waste Disposal Day:
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
5991 Industrial Drive
(Off Poston Road outside of The Plains)
For all residents of the Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District.
Acceptable Items
Toxics
- Ammonia
- Antifreeze
- Bleach
- Brake Fluid
- Insect Killers
- Mercury
- Rat Poison
- Transmission Fluid
- Weed Killers
Corrosives
- Acids & Caustics
- Car Batteries
- Drain Cleaners
- Pool Chemicals
- Household Batteries (Dry cell, Ni-cad cell)
Flammables
- Adhesives
- Flares
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Latex Paint
- Lighter Fluid
- Motor Oil & Filters
- Oil-based Paint
- Propane Cylinders (20 lb. max)
- Turpentine
Reactive Materials
- Cyanide
- Fertilizers
- Pool Chlorine
Also Accepted
- Hard, rigid Styrofoam (no food containers)
Unacceptable Items
- Ammunition
- Appliances
- Asbestos
- Carbon Dioxide Cylinders (CO2)
- Cell Phones
- Computers
- CPUs
- Explosives
- E-Waste Components
- F/E
- Freon
- Hand Grenades
- Helium
- Isocyanate/Froth-Paks
- Monitors
- Oxygen
- Prescription Medicines
- Printers
- Propane Cylinders Over 20 lbs.
- Radioactive Materials
- Regular Trash
- Scanners
- School/Business Waste
- Smoke Detectors
- Syringes
- Tires
Additional Restrictions
- Six 5-gallon containers per vehicle limit
- No containers larger than 5 gallons
- No bagged dry materials over 50 lbs.
- No drums
- Business/commercial waste not accepted
- Do not mix materials
- No household recycling or shredding
- No books, appliances, or electronics
Contact Information
740-594-5312
athenshockingswd@gmail.com
www.ahswd.org
Proof of Residence Required
To drop off materials, bring:
- A valid photo ID with current address, or
- A current public utility bill.
