Logan County residents have an opportunity to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and other hard-to-recycle items during the CHARM event this Saturday from 9:00 AM to Noon at 1100 South Detroit Street in Bellefontaine.
The CHARM program, which stands for Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials, is organized by the Logan County Solid Waste District.
It’s designed to help residents properly dispose of materials that should not go in the regular trash.
Todd Bumgardner of the Logan County Solid Waste District talks about how CHARM works once you are at the Solid Waste District:
Event Guidelines:
- Fees may apply for certain items, so residents are encouraged to review the full list of accepted materials before attending.
- By Ohio EPA regulations, this event is only open to residential households.
- Businesses, schools, farms, churches, nonprofits, and government agencies will not be accepted.
- All items must be in labeled, secure containers.
Items NOT Accepted Include:
- Adhesives and glues
- Drywall compound
- Putty and spackling compound
- Roofing compound
- Driveway sealants
- Empty paint cans (can go in regular trash)
- Dried-out paint (can be thrown away)
For a complete list of accepted materials and information on fees, visit the Logan County Solid Waste District website HERE.
