| Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling: Summit County residents now have a solution for proper recycling of household hazardous waste (HHW). Each year from April 1st till the end of September, residents can dispose/recycle HHW at the Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Center, located at the Graham Road/Route 8 exit next door to Carter Lumber. The center at 1201 Graham Road in Stow is open on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 10:00 PM. There is no charge for acceptable materials. |
| The process is quick and convenient. Simply place your HHW items in cardboard boxes, making sure all lids are secure. Then transport your materials to the Recycling Center where technicians will be on hand to remove the materials from your car or truck for you. Please note: This facility is not for business use. By ridding your home of these potentially harmful materials, you and your family will be safer. By bringing them to the Recycling Center, you can be assured they will be handled and disposed of properly. |
| The following are materials that can be accepted at the HHW Recycling Center: Latex, oil based, and solvent based paint; stains; shellac; varnish Preservatives; solvents; thinner; turpentine; adhesive Wood; roof coatings; driveway sealer; caulks Pesticides; herbicides; insecticides; fungicides Household cleaner; bleach; acids; caustics; kerosene; lighter fluid Pool chemicals; BBQ propane cylinders Automobile fluids; used motor oil; old gas & gas mixtures; grease; antifreeze Car batteries; motorcycle batteries Items containing mercury; aerosol cans; smoke detectors; flares * Materials containing mercury should be placed in a plastic bag. *Any materials marked poison, flammable, toxic, corrosive *Passenger and light truck tires ($1.00 per tire, on or off rim) *Asbestos (only if double bagged) Call 330-374-0383 for further information. |