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Geauga Collection Facility

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District in Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio.

Address: 12685 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH 44024
Hours: Fridays 10:00 am-3:00 pm; one Saturday a month, May-October
Who can use it: Geauga and Trumbull County residents only; no business waste
Cost: Free
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 330-675-2673

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District at 330-675-2673 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)Household cleaners; pool chemicals; propane cylinders; helium tanks; camp cylinders; fire extinguishers; gasoline; diesel; kerosene; pesticides; fertilizers; antifreeze; brake fluid; transmission fluid; used motor oil; oil filters; lead-acid batteries; household batteries; oil-based paint; aerosol paint; paint thinner; turpentine; paint stripper; varnish; driveway sealer; fluorescent bulbs; CFLs; mercury; solvents; cooking oil

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Business waste; latex paint; acetylene tanks; oxygen tanks; unknown materials; medical waste

Limits

Quantity limitsContainers 5 gallons or smaller

Rules and residency

Who can use itGeauga and Trumbull County residents only; no business waste

Note from the sourceDrive-through; stay in your vehicle. Closed government holidays.

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

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Who can use it: Lorain County residents with ID; household waste only
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Who can use it: Medina County residents
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FAQ

Who can use Geauga Collection Facility?

Geauga and Trumbull County residents only; no business waste

Is it free?

Free

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 330-675-2673 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: aerosol paint. Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: paint stripper. Not accepted: latex paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: lead-acid batteries. Accepted: household batteries.

What will they turn away?

Business waste; latex paint; acetylene tanks; oxygen tanks; unknown materials; medical waste

Last checked Tue, Oct 27, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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