Delaware, Ohio

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Delaware County Transfer and Recycling Center

892 US Highway 42 N

The 14,000-square-foot Delaware County Transfer and Recycling Center opened in 2023 on US Highway 42 North, north of the city of Delaware. It takes household trash, construction debris, appliances, and bulk items, with a one-ton minimum charge.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-noon

Accepts: Municipal solid waste, Construction debris, Appliances, Bulk items

Services: Residential and commercial waste drop-off · Appliance and bulk item disposal

What are the fees?

Municipal solid waste costs $68.36 per ton and construction debris costs $54.74 per ton, with a one-ton minimum charge.

Are tires accepted?

No. Whole or shredded tires are on the prohibited list.

Friction Metals

278 Curtis St Delaware OH 43015 USA

4/5(25 reviews)

Friction Metals provides full-service recycling with an emphasis on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Their site in Delaware, Ohio, features a convenient drive-through and a large processing center equipped for high volumes of recycled materials.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Copper, Aluminum, Brass, Stainless steel, Catalytic converters, Autos, Heavy equipment, Steel

Services: Full service recycling · Automated bailing operations · Roll-off container services

What materials do you accept?

We accept a diverse range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials including copper, aluminum, brass, and steel.

What services do you offer?

We provide full-service recycling, automated bailing operations, and roll-off container services for residential and commercial projects.

Sims Brothers Recycling - Delaware

65 London Rd Delaware OH 43015 USA

4.3/5(57 reviews)

Sims Brothers' Delaware facility handles ferrous and nonferrous metals, paper grades and corrugated cardboard. Its published list excludes glass and televisions; plastic acceptance is listed for Marion, not Delaware. Some items require proof of ownership, and refrigerant appliances require documentation; call before hauling unusual loads.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous metals, Nonferrous metals, Newspaper and mixed paper grades, Corrugated cardboard, Select electronics (CPUs, printers, flat-screen monitors)

Services: Scrap metal recycling · Paper and cardboard recycling · Public drop-off

Does the Delaware location take plastic?

The operator's materials page lists plastic for Marion only, not Delaware; call the Delaware facility to confirm any change.

Materials Accepted in Delaware

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Delaware include transfer station, drop-off, appliances, construction debris, Copper. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Delaware, Ohio

The City of Delaware Public Works collects trash weekly from a blue tipcart and picks up mixed recycling on the same day. Couches and other bulky items go out only through the city's paid Thursday bulk collection. The Delaware County Transfer and Recycling Center, opened in 2023 at 892 US Highway 42N, takes drop-off loads, and the DKMM Solid Waste District handles hazardous waste and electronics by appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Delaware OH have curbside recycling?

Yes. Recycling is collected on your regular trash day. Delaware households and businesses use blue 18-gallon recycling bins or green 64-gallon wheeled carts. Glass, plastic, metal, paper and cardboard mix together in the same container. Trash goes in a blue 32 or 96-gallon tipcart placed 4 feet from mailboxes, trees, fences, poles and recycling containers.

How do I get rid of a couch or other bulk item in Delaware OH?

Register and pay in advance with the city. Bulk collection runs weekly on Thursdays. The fee is $50 for up to 5 items per stop and $10 for each additional item, with a maximum of 8 items. Set items out by 5:00 AM on collection day and no more than 24 hours early. Call 740-203-1810 to pick a different Thursday.

Where can I drop off hazardous waste in Delaware OH?

The DKMM Solid Waste District takes hazardous waste by appointment on select Wednesdays, April through September, with a drop-off location in Delaware. Loads of only household batteries are free, and other hazardous waste costs $20 per car, cash or card. Proof of county residency is required. Call 419-751-2290 to book a 15-minute slot.

Where do I recycle old TVs and electronics in Delaware OH?

DKMM takes electronics by appointment at a Delaware drop-off site. Most devices are free, while TVs and CRT monitors cost $20 each, with a limit of 3 units per household. Air conditioners, dehumidifiers and large appliances are refused. Sims Recycling Center, 740-363-9192, takes electronics other than TVs and monitors for a small fee.

Can I put paint, tires or yard waste in my Delaware OH trash cart?

Latex paint goes in the weekly tipcart once it is completely dry. Leave the lid off, or mix it with paint hardener, cat litter or sawdust, then bag it. Tires, auto parts, batteries, construction debris, yard waste, brush, rocks and soil are banned from the cart. Needles go in a taped, rigid container marked "Sharps" set on top of the tipcart lid.

What are the hours at the Delaware County Transfer and Recycling Center?

The center at 892 US Highway 42N opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and customers must be in and out by closing time. The minimum charge for any load is the one-ton fee. Liquids, waste oil, yard waste, hazardous waste, tires and lead-acid batteries are refused.

Recycling tips for Delaware

•Bulk pickup registrations received after 4:00 PM the day before collection slide to the following week.
•Bag refuse before it goes in the tipcart, and keep the lid closed. Overloaded carts get skipped.
•Bag tags let you set extra trash next to the tipcart.
•Latex paint dries out for the trash, but oil-based paint, gasoline and propane tanks wait for a DKMM hazardous waste appointment.
•Trade in lead-acid car batteries at the retailer or take them to Sims Recycling.

Recycling centers near Delaware

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

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Richwood, OH · 14 mi

Sims Brothers Recycling - Marion

Marion, OH · 19 mi

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Columbus, OH · 20 mi

Sims Brothers - Marion

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