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Paint Environmental Tips & Safe Disposal 1. Buy Only What You Need Not only will this save you money, but you are also helping the environment by preventing waste from the start. This is called ‘Source Reduction’ and can be practiced every time you shop. 2. Use It All Up Leftover paint can be used on variety of small projects or touch-up jobs or mix similar colored paints together to use as a primer for larger projects. Also, don’t forget that you can share. Check with neighbors, friends, local clubs, youth groups, churches, parks and schools to see if they might need your leftover paint for a community project. 3. Save It For Later Use Oil-based paint can be good for up to 15 years and Latex paint should be good for up to 10 years old if it has been stored properly. Paint Storage Tips Proper storage will help your paint last longer. 1. Cover the opening with plastic wra p and replace the lid, making sure that it fits securely on the can. 2. Store your paint cans upside down. This creates a tight seal around the lid and minimizes evaporation. 3. Store paint in a location that is not subject to freezing temperatures. Is Old Paint Still Usable? Old paint can still be used, if the paint will mix well when you stir it. You can also test to see if it is usable by brushing it on newspaper to see if it has any lumps. If there are no lumps, the paint is usable Proper Disposal Oil-based paints and paint products, such as thinners, solvents & stains, are classified as hazardous waste. If you can’t use up these products, they need to be disposed of at your local Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Locations (there is a fee for disposal of household hazardous waste). If you have paint manufactured prior to 1990 you should also dispose of it at your local Household Hazardous Drop Off Locations. Paint made prior to 1973 could contain lead and prior to 1990 could contain mercury. Never dispose of any kind of paint or paint products by pouring them onto the ground or into the sewer. Latex paints are water-based and are not considered hazardous. The latex paints can be dried* and disposed of in your regular trash. Look for clues on the label of your paint to see is it is latex-look for the words Latex, Vinyl, Water-Based or Will Clean-Up With Water. *(See Paint Drying Instructions) Drying Directions If your Latex (water-based) paint is unusable, here is how to properly dispose of it: 1. Remove the lid and discard it. 2. If the can is more than 1/2 full, poor extra into another container, such as a coffee can for drying. 3. Add Clay-Based Kitty Litter or store bought paint dryer to the liquid paint. Stir the mixture and keep adding kitty litter until it gets thick. 4. Allow paint/kitty litter mixture to air dry until hard. This may take a couple of days. You should dry the paint in a well-ventilated area away form kids and pets. 5. Once paint is completely dry, you may dispose of it in your regular trash. Remember do not put the lid back on the can.

Champaign County Monthly Recycling Programs The following is a list of monthly recycling collection drives. Day, Time, Location & Items Accepted: WHAT IS ACCEPTED Corrugated Cardboard, Paperboard, Newspapers, Magazines, Phonebooks, Mail, Office Paper Clear, Green & Brown Glass Bottles, Plastics Bottles & Jugs #1 & #2, Steel Food Cans & Aluminum Cans Do NOT put recyclables in bags LOCATIONS & TIMES Airport Cafe (1636 N. Main St, Urbana) First Tuesday, each month - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Wayne Township Hall (3630 Inskeep Road, Cable) First Tuesday, each month - 11:15 AM to 2:00 PM Village of St Paris (370 E Main St, St Paris) *This is a new location starting July 1, 2020 First Wednesday, each month - 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mad River Township Hall (2773 Vance Rd, St Paris) First Wednesday, each month - 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Village of North Lewisburg at the Community Park (139 East St) Third Wednesday, each month - 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Village of Mechanicsburg at Street Dept Building (64 Mill St) Third Wednesday, each month - 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM Village of Rosewood at the Township Hall (10778 SR 29 - sit on east side of building) Fourth Wednesday, each month - 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM Village of Christiansburg at Community Park (215 W 2nd St - Corner of Wilson and Second Street) Fourth Wednesday, each month - 11:00 PM to 2:00 PM Mobile Monthly Access Recycling Programs are Funded by the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District Urbana City Curbside Recycling Rumpke - 1-800-828-8171 Urbana City Utility Office - 937-652-4315 Urbana Curbside Program accepts Newspapers, Magazines, Phonebooks, Mail, Office/School Paper, Food Boxes, Corrugated Cardboard-(Please Flatten), Beverage Cartons, Steel & Aluminum Cans, Aerosol Spray Cans, Plastic Bottles & Jugs-(#1 & #2 only), Glass Bottles & Jars-(All Colors) Do NOT put recyclables in bags City of Urbana Webpage Urbana Curbside Accepted Materials

Funding Assistance The Following section summarizes the financial assistances offered by NCO and the requirements for each program. Please read Financial Assistance Manual for the complete details of the programs. NCO Financial Assistance Manual Fill In Application Form Only Community Clean-Up Funding Assistance NCO Offers communities throughout the six county area financial assistance for clean-up projects. The projects normally occur in the spring and allow residents to bring special items and bulk materials (such as mattresses and furniture) to a central collection area. Clean ups must include some type of recycling collection. Any political subdivision located within Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby and Union counties are eligible to apply. Request for funding form may be filed at any time throughout the year, but not later than September 15th of each year. See Guidance Manual for more details on funding criteria and allowable expenses. Yard Waste Funding Assistance Application requirements- Eligible applicants may submit a request for funding using the form included in the guidance manual. Applications will be reviewed by NCO 1 month of receipt of the request and brought to the Board of Directors for approval or disapproval at the next available meeting date. The Board of Directors meets 4 times per year, generally in January, April, July and October. Applications submitted do not guarantee a project will be funded. See Guidance Manual for more details on funding criteria and allowable expenses. NCO Offers communities throughout the six county area financial assistance for managing yard waste (leaves, brush, wood). The Projects normally occur in the spring and fall. Typical projects in the past have involved grinding of yard waste for mulch. Any political subdivision located in Allen, Champaign, Madison, Shelby and Union counties are eligible to apply. Recycling Projects Funding Assistance NCO offers NCO offers recycling assistance funds for one time expenses related to the start-up or improvement of curbside and drop-off recycling programs. Other recycling program start-ups may also be considered. Any political subdivision located within Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby and Union Counties are eligible to apply. Application Requirements- Eligible applicants may submit a request for funding using the form included in the guidance manual at any time. For funding requests that include rolling stock, applications will be reviewed by NCO within 1 month of receipt of the request and brought to the Board of Directors for approval or disapproval at the next available meeting date. The Board of Directors meets 4 times per year, generally in January, April, July and October. For funding requests that do not include rolling stock, applications will be reviewed by NCO within 1 month of receipt of the request and either approved or disapproved. See Guidance Manual for more details on funding criteria and allowable expenses. Solid Waste/Recycling Outreach and Education Funding Assistance NCO offers outreach and assistance funds for one-time expenses related to the education of District residents and students on solid waste and recycling topics. Any educational institution including primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities; Any governmental agency; Any Non-profit organizations located within Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby, and Union Counties are eligible to apply. Request for funding form may be filed at any time throughout the year. See Guidance Manual for more details on funding criteria, funding limits and allowable expenses. Disaster Debris Funding Assistance NCO annually budgets funds to provide financial assistance with unplanned solid waste management costs which are a direct result of disaster situations. Any political subdivision located within Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby, and Union Counties are eligible to apply. Application Requirements- Eligible applicants may submit a request for funding using the form included in the guidance manual at any time. Applications will be reviewed by NCO within 1 month of receipt of the request and brought to the Board of Directors for approval or disapproval at the next available meeting date. The Board of Directors meets 4 times per year, generally in January, April, July, and October. Funding Criteria and Match Funds- The distribution of dollars from NCO's Emergency Disaster Fund will be conducted, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, if appropriated funds are available, as follows: For declared natural disaster emergencies where the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and/or the State of Ohio is providing financial assistance, the District may provide up to 10% of the project cost for solid waste disposal and hauling services if District appropriated disaster debris emergency funds are available. For non-declared natural disaster emergencies, the District may provide up to 50% of the project cost for solid waste disposal and hauling services if District appropriated disaster debris emergency funds are available. See Guidance Manual for more details on funding criteria and allowable expenses. In addition to the financial assistance, in the event of a natural disaster NCO offers the following technical assistance services to any County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and/or local law enforcement in its jurisdiction: 1) Make NCO staff available 24 hours a day to respond to any solid waste disaster; 2) At the EMA's or local law enforcement request, the NCO Director will evaluate the situation to determine the process of clean-up and financial needs; and 3) NCO will coordinate with the local EMA, Ohio EPA district office and/or the local health department to establish disposal procedures and monitor debris sites to mitigate any impact on public health. Scrap Tire Clean-Ups (Illegally Dumped) NCO offers assistance to County Engineers, Sheriffs, municipalities and townships with the costs of tire disposal and recycling associated with the clean-up of littered and illegally dumped tires. Under this program, the political subdivision is responsible for collecting the tires and then coordinating with NCO for the proper disposal/recycling and hauling of the tires. NCO can only pay for the hauling and disposal fee. Any political subdivision located within Allen, Champaign, Hardin, Madison, Shelby and Union Counties are eligible to apply, including County Engineers, Sheriffs and other forms of County Government Application Requirements- Eligible applicants may submit a request for funding using the form included in the guidance manual at any time. Applications will be reviewed by the Executive Director and if all conditions are met and funding is available, the tires will be removed upon scheduling with NCO's tire hauler. Scrap Tire Funding Criteria NCO will consider the following elements in the process of application review: 1.) All applications will be reviewed to ensure that the tires are only from illegally dumped areas within the six county area. Photographic documentation will be required 2.) Assurances that the tires were not obtained from businesses and from any special collection events. Availability of financial assistance funding. 3.) Submission of required forms and comprehensive responses to all applicable questions. Other Financial Assistance Requirements NCO will require the following regarding any funding approved under this program: Provide photographic documentation of illegally dumped tires at the discovered location and copies of law enforcement open dump reports if issued. See Guidance Manual for more details on funding criteria and allowable expenses.

Allen County Drop-Off Recycling Programs Allen County Recycling Flyer Drop- Off Recycling Programs Allen County Recyclers 541 S Central Ave., Lima, Ohio 45802 Hours - Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Sat. 8:00AM to Noon What is accepted: Corrugated Cardboard & Paperboard, Paper, Newspapers & Magazines, Aluminum Cans, Steel Food Cans & Other Ferrous Metals, Plastics Bottles & Jugs #1 & #2 Do NOT put recyclables in bags NO GLASS ALL ITEMS MUST BE SEPARATED Waste Management 1555 Buckeye Rd, Lima, Ohio 45804 Hours - Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sat. 8:00AM to Noon What is accepted: Corrugated Cardboard & Paperboard, Newspapers & Magazines, Clear, Green & Brown Glass Bottles, Aluminum Cans, Steel Food Cans & Other Ferrous Metals, Plastics Bottles & Jugs #1 & #2 ALL ITEMS MUST BE SEPARATED Do NOT put recyclables in bags Neighborhood Relief Thrift Store 1500 Elida Rd., Lima, Ohio 45805 Hours - Mon-Fri 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Sat. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Phone # 419-999-4483(GIVE) What is accepted: Corrugated Cardboard (Clean & Dry), Hardback & Paperback Books, Newspapers & Magazines, Catalogs, Phonebooks, Office Paper Metals accepted include - Hangers, Pots, Pans, Cans, Small Appliances, Tools, Jewelry, Silverware, Toys, License Plates and Misc Junk Metal. ALL ITEMS MUST BE SEPARATED Neighborhood Relief Thrift Store Website Visit the Links Below for more information on our different recycling programs! Click Here for Allen County Drop-Off Programs Click Here for Allen County Curbside Recyclig Programs

Compact Fluorescent Lights Disposal & Information The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District is not endorsing the companies/business listed below, but is providing this list as a public service. The list is compiled from a voluntary survey of area business, it is always best to contact the business in advance to be sure they are still accepting all the items listed. There may also be other recyclers in your area that are not included on this list. Area Businesses Accepting CFLs Home Depot 880 Colemans Crossing, Marysville - Phone-937-578-0280 Accepts CFL-Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Lowes 15775 US Hwy 36, Marysville - 937-578-4440 2411 N Eastown Road, Lima - 419-331-3598 2700 Michigan St., Sidney - 937-498-8400 Accepts CFL-Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Battery Plus 1780 N Bechtle Ave, Springfield - Phone-937-398-0044 Items Accepted: Batteries & Light Bulbs Ohio EPA CFL Brochure Ohio EPA CFL Clean Up Flyer

Household Batteries (Dry Cell Batteries) Are Businesses Accepting Rechargeable Batteries Disposal Information for Alkaline Batteries The North Central Ohio Solid Waste District is not endorsing the companies/business listed below, but is providing this list as a public service. The list is compiled from a voluntary survey of area business, it is always best to contact the business in advance to be sure they are still accepting all the items listed. There may also be other recyclers in your area that are not included on this list. Proper Battery Disposal Disposing of Household Dry Cell Alkaline Batteries Alkaline batteries can be safely disposed of with normal household waste. Alkaline batteries are composed primarily of common metals - steel, zinc and manganese. While some communities offer recycling or collection of alkaline batteries a proven cost-effective and environmentally safe recycing process is not yet widely available. Do NOT dispose of large amounts of alkaline batteries in a group. Used batteries are often not completely 'dead' and bringing these batteries in contact with one another could create a safety risk. Never dispose of batteries in a fire, because they could explode.

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Allen County Drop-Off Recycling Programs Your Community Calendar- Allen County Drop-Off Gomer- Boy Scouts of America Troup #84 3rd Saturday of Every Month at Uncle Al's- 9AM to Noon 4305 W. Lincoln Hwy, Gomer What is accepted: Corrugated Cardboard, Paperboard & Newspapers, Clear, Green & Brown Glass Bottles, Aluminum Cans & Steel Food Cans, Plastics Bottles & Jugs #1 & #2 ALL ITEMS MUST BE SEPARATED Do NOT put recyclables in bags The Following Monthly Recycling Programs accept these items: PAPER ITEMS ACCEPTED Corrugated Cardboard (Please flatten), Paperboard (i.e.Cereal Boxes), Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogs, Phonebooks, Office/School Papers (No wire or plastic bindings or covers), Shredded Paper & Junk Mail. CO-MINGLED ACCEPTED Aluminum Cans, Aluminum Foil, Steel Food Cans, Glass Bottles/Jars (No bulbs, ornaments, window glass or cookware), Plastics Containers #1 and 2 (NO Styrofoam). ALL containers Must be Rinsed with No Food Residue or other Contaminants. No Plastic Bags Do NOT put recyclables in bags American Township 1st Thursday of Every Month - 2:30PM to 5PM at the Lima Mall Parking Lot (behind Macy's) Monroe Township/Village of Cairo 2nd Thursday of Every Month - 2:30PM to 5PM at the Old Cairo School Bath Township 3rd Thursday of Every Month - 2:30PM to 5PM at Township Hall (2880 Ada Rd) Shawnee Township 4th Thursday of Every Month - 9:00AM to Noon, 815 Shawnee Road (NCO Solid Waste District Office) Auglaize Township/Village of Harrod 3rd Tuesday of Every Month - 12:00PM to 2:30PM at the Allen East Community Center, 9520 Harrod Rd (Allen East Community Center) Jackson Township/Village of Lafayette 3rd Tuesday of Every Month - 3:00PM to 5:30PM at the Township Hall Delphos 4th Saturday of Every Month - 9:00AM to 12:00PM at the Delphos Truck Wash 1770 E Fifth St, Delphos

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Union County Curbside Recycling Programs City of Marysville Curbside Recycling Republic - 1-800-828-8171 City of Marysville Public Service Office - 937-645-7350 WHAT IS ACCEPTED Corrugated Cardboard, Paperboard, Newspapers, Magazines, Phonebooks, Mail, Office Paper Clear, Green & Brown Glass Bottles, Plastics Bottles & Jugs #1 & #2, Steel Food Cans & Aluminum Cans Do NOT put recyclables in bags City of Marysville Webpage

Union Recyclers Union Recyclers 15140 East State Route 36 Marysville, Ohio 43040 Office Phone - 937-642-7283 Ext *# Operated by the NCO Solid Waste District Bob Smith, Facility Manager Union Recyclers - Recycle Correctly Motor Oil / Antifreeze Drop Off Motor oil and antifreeze are no longer accepted. Please review to the following web link for entities that accept motor oil: www.ncowaste.org/oil-antifreeze Auto Batteries are NO longer accepted Tires Union Recyclers no longer accepts tires Call Union Recyclers for a referral to a location which may accept tires or see the tire section on this web site. Mercury Containing Items - $5. 00 each There is a $5.00 fee per mercery containing items. Fluorescent Bulbs are $0.50 per bulb. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is $1.00 per pound with appointment during the regular HHW season. Only non-business items can be collected. Special Ewaste Collection Events No events scheduled for 2025 Full-Time Recycling Drop-off Open 24/7 THIS SITE IS MONITORED BY VIDEO CAMERAS