Our Mission: The Mission of the Van Wert Solid Waste Management District is to provide waste reduction services and opportunities in a manner which exceeds the expectations of its customers and the communities it serves.
Township House Rural Drop Off
(Non restricted public access)
Recycling
Center Drive-Through Drop Off
Weekly Curbside Collection
NonProfit Collection
Yard Waste Drop Off
Other
Services
Township
House Rural Drop Off
(Non restricted public access)
Each of the
ten townships that participate in the Rural Township House drop-off
program receive recycling service on the same day of the month unless a
holiday causes an adjustment. The drop-off hours are from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. The drop-off sites are located at the respective township
houses but do not require township residency for participation.
Residents with large quantities are asked to use the Recycling center
drive-through drop-off. The township drop-off schedule is as follows:
Tully Township House the first Monday
York Township House the first Wednesday
Willshire Township House the first Friday
Union Township House the second Monday
Liberty Township House the second Wednesday
Hoaglin Township House the second Friday
Ridge Township House the third Monday
Harrison Township House the third Wednesday
Jackson Township House the third Friday
Jennings Township House the fourth Monday
Recycling Center Drive-Through Drop Off
Non
restricted residential, commercial, industrial and nonprofit access -
The drive-though drop-off is located at 1135 North Washington Street and
open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the first
and third Saturdays from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 noon. Using the
drive-through is easy: Drive up to the East door and sound your horn so
we can open it for you. Drive into the building and stop your vehicle in
the unloading area. Unload your recyclable materials and sound your horn
again so we can open the exit door for you. The entrance and exit doors
are always open during warm weather hours.
Household, commercial, industrial and nonprofit recycling collection in Convoy, Elgin, Ohio City, Middle Point, Ohio City, Van Wert, Venedocia, Willshire and Wren
The Solid
Waste Management District provides the recycling bins. Other containers
that fit your space more appropriately may be used with the provided
bin(s). The containers should have a 22 gallon or less capacity for the
safety of your collection staff. Recycling bins must be out by 7:30 a.m.
to insure collection. Please avoid extreme weather setouts that cause
recycling to become litter. Wood fiber and container materials must
be separated from each other. Holiday schedules changes available 24
hours-per-day by calling 238-7767.
A scheduled
or call-as–needed recycling collection service for schools, churches,
government entities and other nonprofit organizations. Participating
organizations include:
City Of VW Municipal Building, VW County Courthouse, VW County Annex, VW
County Human Services, VW County Engineers, Ohio State Highway Patrol,
Convoy Community Care Center, U.S. Department of Ag, V Wert Soil & Water
Conservation Dist, OSU Extension Service, NWC OH Ed Service Center,
Vantage Vocational School, VW High School, Jefferson elementary,
Van Wert Junior High School, All Crestview schools, Lincolnview schools,
Parkway at Willshire, Spencerville at Converse, Starr Commonwealth
campus, Pleasant elementary building, St Mary’s elementary, Thomas Edison
campus, Marsh Foundation School and office
A composting facility located at 1135 North Washington Street in conjunction with the DISTRICT Recycling Center and Material Recovery Facility. Accepting trees, brush, leaves and other yard waste for processing into firewood, compost and wood mulch. Over 3,000 tons of yard wastes are processed annually at the composting facility. The finished products are made available to DISTRICT residents free of charge. For a small fee a loading service is available using a backhoe. The composting facility is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.
Composting Mulch - Free mulch is available at the District Recycling Center - There is a charge of $5 per scoop if the District loads your vehicle. A pickup truck holds about two scoops
Firewood Sales- Split firewood is for sale and available at the District Recycling Center - The firewood is free if an individual wishes to cut and split the firewood.
Free Used Books - Come in and browse the wide selection of used books at the District Recycling Center, from novels to non-fiction, paperbacks to hardbacks.
Educational Tours- If your business or school is looking for an educational tour, the District Recycling Center offers tours for groups. Please contact George Brake at 419 238-7767.
