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Recycling in Green
Recycling in the City of Green is available through curbside recycling, recycling center drop-off, and special recycling events.
- City of Green Recycling Center
- Republic Curbside Recycling
- Recycling Drop-off Locations
- Special Recycling Events
- Other Recycling Options
Recycling in Summit County
Recycling in Summit County is primarily handled through Summit ReWorks. Additional information is provided for businesses residents needing to dispose of various materials.
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Service Department
Phone: 330-896-4176Fax: 330-896-6606
Recycling Center:
5383 Massillon Road
Green, OH 44720
City Recycling Center
The City of Green Recycling Center is located at 5383 Massillon Road and allows Green Residents to drop off recyclable items and yard waste. Proof of residency is required.
Hours
*The recycling center is closed on all government holidays.
January 1 – April 30
Tuesdays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
May 1 – November 30
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
December 1 – December 31
Tuesdays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Accepted Recyclables
Yard Waste
Branches, brush, leaves, limbs, and grass clippings. Grass clippings MUST BE separated.
Other
Aluminum cans, scrap metal, paper, cardboard, glass, and plastic containers #1 through #7.
Holiday Closures
- January 1, 2021
- January 18, 2021
- February 15, 2021
- May 31, 2021
- July 4, 2021
- September 6, 2021
- October 11, 2021
- November 25, 26, and 27, 2021 (Thanksgiving weekend)
- December 25, 2021
Free Untreated Mulch - No Mulch Currently Available
Green residents may request untreated mulch from the Green Recycling Center for free. Residents must call ahead for mulch availability. Residents may load mulch on their own during normal operating hours. No mulch is currently available. More mulch is expect Fall 2021.
Republic Curbside Recycling
Weekly curbside recycling is included in weekly waste pick-up provided by Republic. Recyclables will be collected on the same day as waste collection. Find more information about curbside recycling through Republic at RecyclingSimplified.com.
View your Republic account information at RepublicServices.com/Account or call (800) 247-3644.
Accepted Recyclables
Cardboard boxes (broken down)
Aluminum cans
Tin cans
Steel cans
Pie tins
Milk cartons
Juice cartons
Aseptic containers
Plastic bottles and containers (#1 through #7)
Glass bottles and jars
Unacceptable Recycling Items
Food Waste
Yard Waste
Ceramics or dishes
Plastic Grocery Bags
Motor Oil Containers
Electronics
Clothing
Polystyrene foam
Light Bulbs
Window glass or mirrors
Hazardous waste containers
Construction waste
Recycling Drop-off Locations
Recycling drop boxes in the City of Green to recycle paper, cans, plastic bags, and more.
Alternative Aluminum Can Recycling Location
Fire Station Number 1 (located in parking lot behind the station at 1900 Steese Road) accepts aluminum cans only.
Aluminum can recycling containers are also located in the parking lot behind the Green Administration Building, 1900 Steese Road. Green Fire administers the program, and proceeds from the sale of cans are donated to the burn unit at Akron Children's Hospital.
Alternative Paper Recycling Locations
Special Recycling Events
The City of Green offers the following special recycling events for Green Residents. Proof of residency is required.
Document Shredding and Recycling - August 7, 2021
The Summit ReWorks document shredding and recycling event is August 7 from 9 am to noon at the City of Green Service Building, 5383 Massillon Rd. Find more information and shredding events here.
Other Recycling Options
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
The City of Green does not accept any household hazardous waste. These materials may be recycled through Reworks. For locations, acceptable materials and hours, please visit Summit ReWorks.
Prescription Medicine Disposal
Visit D.U.M.P. Box Locations for dump locations.