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Portage County District Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste

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

Address: 3588 Mogadore Rd., Kent, OH 44240
Hours: First Monday of the month 2:00-5:00 pm (excluding federal holidays)
Who can use it: Portage County residents only, with ID; residential waste only, no businesses
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: Not listed

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Portage County Solid Waste Management District 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)Acids; adhesives; aerosol cans; fluorescent lights; fuel; herbicides; pesticides; insecticides; fertilizers; household cleaners; mercury; oil-based paint; stains; paint thinner; pool chemicals; solvents; latex paint

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Weapons; explosives; construction debris; radioactive materials; household trash; compressed gas cylinders; medical waste; propane tanks

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itPortage County residents only, with ID; residential waste only, no businesses

Note from the sourceMotor oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid and car and household batteries go to the CHaRM drop-off at the same site (Monday or Thursday 10:00 am-2:00 pm).

Note from the sourcePayment by cash or check only.

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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.

Summit ReWorks Household Hazardous Waste Collection
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Who can use it: Summit County residents only
Canton Recycle Center Household Hazardous Waste
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Who can use it: Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne County residents; household waste only
Medina County Solid Waste District Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Permanent drop-off · 27 mi away · 8730 Lake Road, Seville, OH 44273
Who can use it: Medina County residents
Trumbull Collection Facility
Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 5138 Enterprise Dr. NW, Warren, OH 44481
Who can use it: Geauga and Trumbull County residents only; no business waste
Geauga Collection Facility
Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 12685 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH 44024
Who can use it: Geauga and Trumbull County residents only; no business waste
Lorain County Collection Center
Permanent drop-off · 41 mi away · 540 South Abbe Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Who can use it: Lorain County residents with ID; household waste only

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FAQ

Who can use Portage County District Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste?

Portage County residents only, with ID; residential waste only, no businesses

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Check with the program to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Check with the program to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: latex paint.

What will they turn away?

Weapons; explosives; construction debris; radioactive materials; household trash; compressed gas cylinders; medical waste; propane tanks

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

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