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NCO Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Lima)

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by North Central Ohio Solid Waste District in Lima, Allen County, Ohio.

Date
Wed, Apr 8, 2026
Wed, Apr 15, 2026
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
Wed, May 6, 2026
Wed, May 13, 2026
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Wed, May 27, 2026
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Wed, Jul 15, 2026
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Wed, Aug 5, 2026
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Wed, Aug 26, 2026
Wed, Sep 2, 2026
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Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Wed, Oct 7, 2026
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Repeats
Weekly, April-October
Location
815 Shawnee Rd., Lima, OH 45805
Hours
Wednesdays 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Who can use it
Residents of Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby or Union County; no business or farm waste
Cost
$1.00 per pound minimum; fluorescent bulbs $0.50 each; mercury thermometers and thermostats $5; lead-acid batteries free; cash or check
Appointment
Required
Phone
419-228-8278
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with North Central Ohio Solid Waste District at 419-228-8278 before you load the car.

What you can bring

  • ✓Paint
  • ✓Batteries
  • ✓Motor oil
  • ✓Antifreeze
  • ✓Gasoline
  • ✓Fluorescent bulbs
  • –Electronics
  • –Propane
  • ✓Pesticides
  • ✓Pool chemicals

✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.

Accepted (official list)Latex paint; oil-based paint; antifreeze; waste oil; gasoline; kerosene; solvents; rechargeable batteries; lead-acid batteries; pesticides; cleaners; pool chemicals; fluorescent bulbs; mercury

What they won’t take

The source does not list excluded items.

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itResidents of Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby or Union County; no business or farm waste
Note from the sourceAppointment required; call the district (toll-free 800-553-6763). Collections run April through October and resume in April.

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FAQ

Who can use NCO Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Lima)?

Residents of Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby or Union County; no business or farm waste

Is it free?

$1.00 per pound minimum; fluorescent bulbs $0.50 each; mercury thermometers and thermostats $5; lead-acid batteries free; cash or check

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Latex paint. Accepted: oil-based paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lead-acid batteries.

Last checked Tue, Oct 27, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.