Here at the Miami County Transfer Station and Recycling Center, our goal is to help residents reduce waste -- by recycling through whatever system makes sense for them! Many of our municipalities and private haulers offer curbside pickup -- so what goes in the bin at home?

The following applies to residences in Piqua, Troy, Tipp City, West Milton, Covington, Bradford, Casstown, Ludlow Falls and surrounding areas:

What goes in the bin?

• Cardboard
• Paper of all types: Office paper, newspaper, even glossy magazines!
• Steel cans
• Aluminum cans
• Plastics #1 and #2: Soda bottles are an example of #1 plastic; detergent jugs are an example of #2
• Glass bottles and jars

What does not go in the bin?

• Plastic bags or wraps: Make sure to dump recyclables out of plastic bags and into the bin.
• Window or light bulb glass
• Electronics of any kind
• Batteries: Batteries have been responsible for fires at several recycling facilities in Ohio!
• Paper contaminated with food

By recycling common items – like cans and cardboard – Rumpke’s facility can easily sort items into reusable materials. And, keeping non-recyclable materials out of the bin keeps the cost of transportation and sorting down. With your help, Miami County can keep recycling for years to come!