Wooster, Ohio

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3 locations

Buehler's Community Recycle Center

Burbank Rd Wooster OH 44691 USA

Buehler's Community Recycle Center is a customer drop-off recycling area hosted at the Buehler's Fresh Foods grocery store in Wooster (the Wooster Milltown location), part of the regional grocery chain's long-running recycling program. The Wooster Milltown center accepts metal and aluminum cans, flattened cardboard, paper and newspaper, and plastic bottles and jugs in plastics #1 and #2 only. Glass is no longer accepted at this center due to breakage and a poor recycling market for glass. The bins are provided for shoppers to drop off household recyclables while visiting the store.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Accepts: Metal and aluminum cans, Cardboard (flattened), Paper and newspaper, Plastic bottles (#1 and #2 only), Plastic jugs (#1 and #2 only)

Services: Customer drop-off recycling bins located at the store

What materials can I recycle at the Wooster Milltown Buehler's center?

The bins accept metal and aluminum cans, flattened cardboard, paper and newspaper, and plastic bottles and jugs marked #1 and #2.

Can I recycle glass here?

No. Glass is no longer accepted at this recycling center due to breakage and a very poor recycling market for glass.

SA Recycling - Wooster

972 Old Columbus Rd Wooster OH 44691 USA

4.3/5(64 reviews)

SA Recycling Wooster specializes in fast scrap metal recycling services, catering to contractors, electricians, and manufacturers. Their site is designed to ensure a clean environment and efficient service with rapid cash payouts for various metal types.

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Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, End of life vehicles, Aluminum wheels, Auto batteries, Radiators, Large domestic appliances, Small electricals, Aluminum cans, Insulated copper wire

Services: Manufacturing Scrap Services · Appliance Recycling · Automobile Recycling · Certified Destruction · Demolition Scrap · Green Waste · Carbon Plate · Roll-Off Container Service

What are the business hours?

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Sunday: Closed.

What ID is required to sell scrap metal?

A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all material suppliers.

Wayco Recycling

7679 Burbank Rd Wooster OH 44691 USA

3.4/5(32 reviews)

Wayco Recycling buys metal for Wayne County and the surrounding area from its yard on Burbank Road in Wooster. The posted price sheet covers shred steel, aluminum beverage cans, aluminum siding and gutters, and sealed units, and the sheet carries its last update date. The yard keeps a scale line separate from its office line and opens Monday through Friday and Saturday morning. A separate Items for Sale page lists goods the yard sells.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Shred steel, Aluminum beverage cans, Aluminum siding and gutters, Sealed units

Services: Posted price list · Scale line · Items for sale

What metals does Wayco Recycling buy in Wooster?

The price list covers shred steel, aluminum beverage cans, aluminum siding and gutters, and sealed units.

Is Wayco Recycling open on Saturdays?

Yes. The yard opens Saturday morning and closes Sunday.

Materials Accepted in Wooster

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Wooster include Aluminum Cans, Drop-Off Recycling, Metal Cans, Cardboard, Paper. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Wooster, Ohio

Kimble Recycling & Disposal holds the City of Wooster's exclusive collection contract, with weekly trash and recycling every other week, and recycling is built into the refuse bill. Glass of every color goes in the cart. Tires go to the Wayne County Health Department at 428 W. Liberty St. by appointment, and household chemicals go to the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District's Canton Recycle Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the curb in Wooster OH?

All newspaper, cardboard, glass of every color, aluminum cans, plastic jugs and bottles, and other bi-metal cans. Wood, paint cans, antifreeze, wax cartons, batteries, light bulbs, motor oil containers, hoses, wire hangers, plastic bags, Styrofoam, Christmas lights, toys, plastic utensils, plastic furniture and yard waste stay out. The City adds that clothes and metal bars cannot be recycled in the region.

How often is recycling collected in Wooster OH?

Kimble Recycling & Disposal picks up trash weekly and recycling every two weeks, a schedule that began July 1, 2025. The City's recycling map by neighborhood shows your week. For a missed pickup or a new cart, call Kimble at 1-800-201-0005. For billing or an additional cart, call Wooster City Services at (330) 263-5228.

Where do I take old tires in Wooster OH?

The Wayne County Health Department, 428 W. Liberty St., Wooster, takes passenger and light truck tires by appointment, on or off the rim, with a limit of 10 tires per person per year. Call 330-264-2426 to book. Tires are illegal in Wooster's residential trash, so they never go in the cart.

Where can I dispose of household hazardous waste in Wooster OH?

Book an appointment at the Canton Recycle Center, 742 Schroyer Ave. SW, Canton, by calling the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District at 330-874-2258, option 1, and bring photo ID. The center takes oil-based paint (no latex), aerosols, automotive fluids, cleaning chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, thermometers and pesticides. Hazardous waste drop-off refuses electronics, appliances and tires.

Can I put batteries in the trash in Wooster OH?

No. Wooster bans batteries, tires and certain chemicals from residential trash because they have started fires and released toxic fumes at landfills, recycling stations and inside trucks. Batteries also stay out of the recycling cart. Plain alkaline batteries are refused at the Canton Recycle Center and at Wayne County hazardous waste pickups.

What happens to fall leaves in Wooster OH?

The City collects leaves each fall and sends them to a licensed composting facility, where they become mulch. Leaves and other yard waste never go in the Kimble recycling cart. City Hall sits at 538 North Market St., and the main line is (330) 263-5200.

Recycling tips for Wooster

•Plastic shopping bags, clothing and metal bars jam regional sorting lines, so keep them out of the Kimble cart.
•The Canton Recycle Center takes drop-offs by appointment only, Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding holidays.
•The Wayne County Health Department caps tire drop-off at 10 tires per person per year.
•Gasoline, diesel and kerosene are capped at 10 gallons per vehicle at the Canton center, and staff keep the containers.
•Call Kimble, not the City, about a missed pickup. The City handles billing and extra carts.

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