The Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District (District) assists Hamilton County businesses increase recycling and reduce waste management costs through a variety of programs.

Benefits of Recycling

Lowers waste disposal costs by reducing the amount of material that is landfilled.
Projects a positive corporate image.
Conserves energy – Recycling one ton of paper saves 4,100 kilowatts of energy
(enough to power the average home for six months).
Reduces reliance on landfills.
Creates jobs - The recycling industry has a total economic impact of 169,000 jobs and
$6 billion in annual wages, just in the state of Ohio.

The Interchange

Participate in our free materials exchange program connecting companies that generate waste with companies that can reuse or recycle that waste. To sign up or learn more, click here.

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Industrial and Commercial Recyclers

Find a list of local recyclers and the types of materials they accept, click here.

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Free Industrial Waste Assessment

Receive a free waste assessment to help reduce costs and increase recycling. To learn more, click here.

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Recycling at Work (Commercial Businesses)

Receive free assistance implementing office recycling programs. To learn more, click here.

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Pollution Prevention Internship Program

Identify ways to reduce waste and save money by utilizing upper level college students in a 3-month internship program, click here.

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Reduce Waste at Work

Read ten tips for reducing waste in the workplace, click here.

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Computer Recycling

Find a list of local computer recyclers and refurbishers, click here.

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Food Waste

Over 130,000 tons of food is thrown away each year. To find out how your company can donate food and reduce waste, click here.

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Grants

Learn about environmental grants available to industries, click here.

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Multi-Family Recycling Program

Receive free assistance developing recycling programs in multi-family dwellings. To learn more, click here.

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Environmental Compliance Collaborative

Meet with local industries and regulators to discuss environmental compliance. To learn more, click here.

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Treasure Chest

Find local not-for-profit organizations that can use your donations of used or unused materials, click here.

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Award-Winning Businesses

Learn about local businesses and industries that have received awards from the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, click here.

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