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Several new drop-off recycling site have been added: Columbiana County - Highlandtown Fire Department, 18371 Steubenville Pike, just off SR 39.
Harrison County - Annapolis, at the Pit Stop on SR 646
Harrison County - New Athens - At the ball field on SR 519 W.

Do you have dead household batteries? There are several places where you can Household batteries, including rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. The District recommends you buy rechargeable batteries whenever possible. Newer NiMH batteries are just as effective in most electronics as alkaline batteries.

Do you have unused medications? The US Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with local law enforcement agencies to collect old and unused medications on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. See the DEA Website for more information.

The District has established the dates for the Appliance, Electronics and Tire Recycling collections. If you have any of these items that you want to recycle, now is the perfect opportunity to recycle them.

We have a new logo (EnviroPros, above). Since we promote the environmental benefits of waste reduction, recycling and conservation, we wanted a way to be recognized that better suited who we are and what we do; EnviroPros sums up all the ways the District can help residents, businesses and the communities throughout the District. We're also on Facebook and Twitter. The District's official name will still be the Carroll-Columbiana-Harrison Solid Waste District.

The Malvern Recycling site has moved to the Fire Department, off North Reed Street! Follow the blue Recycling Center signs.

The District is accepting more plastics at the drop off sites! #1 through #7 plastic food containers (except for styrofoam) can now be placed in the recycling bins. Items like laundry and dish soap bottles are still accepted.

AEP has an Appliance Recycling Program. If you have a working refrigerator or freezer, AEP will pick up your appliance and give you a rebate. Between now and August 2010, the rebate has been doubled to $50.00. See the AEP Appliance Recycling page for more information.

Our 2011 Annual Report has been posted online in PDF format (544K).

Do you need to compost just kitchen scraps? Try Anaerobic Composting.

If you have lead-acid batteries or used motor oil, you can always recycle them at these locations. Latex Paint is not hazardous. We have some ideas on what to do with your old latex paint.

We have added a page about Conservation, because there is more to conservation than recycling. You can use many of these ideas during your daily life.

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