Ohio · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Athens, OH

We list 7 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Athens, Ohio: 2 recycling drop-offs, 2 waste facilities, 2 landfills, and 1 transfer station. The closest is Athens-Hocking Recycling Center, Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District in Athens, 5.5 miles away. 5 are government-run. Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

All 7 within 25 miles

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  1. Athens-Hocking Recycling Center, Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District

    Recycling drop-off · Athens, OH · 5.5 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    5991 Industrial Dr

    Call (740) 594-5312 Fees & rules

  2. Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District

    Waste facility · Nelsonville, OH · 10.6 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    1121 Chestnut St

    Call (740) 753-6885 Fees & rules

  3. Rumpke Athens-Hocking Reclamation Center

    Waste facility · Nelsonville, OH · 13.3 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    17970 Diamond Brick Rd

    • Open Saturday

    Call (740) 753-4964 Fees & rules

  4. Meigs County Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Pomeroy, OH · 18.4 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    34878 Rocksprings Rd

    Call (800) 828-8171 Fees & rules

  5. Meigs County Recycling

    Recycling drop-off · Pomeroy, OH · 20.2 mi

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    • Open today Call to confirm
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    117 E Memorial Dr

    Call (740) 992-6360 Fees & rules

  6. Rumpke - Beech Hollow Landfill

    Landfill · Wellston, OH · 23.9 mi

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    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    28 A W Long Rd

    Call (800) 828-8171 Fees & rules

  7. Gallia County Sanitary Landfill

    Landfill · Bidwell, OH · 24.9 mi

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    • Open today Call to confirm
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    497 Roush Hollow Rd

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Athens, OH?

We list 7 facilities within 25 miles: Athens-Hocking Recycling Center, Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Rumpke Athens-Hocking Reclamation Center, and Meigs County Transfer Station. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near Athens are open to non-residents?

Rumpke Athens-Hocking Reclamation Center and Rumpke - Beech Hollow Landfill are open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Athens?

Yes. Rumpke Athens-Hocking Reclamation Center list Saturday hours.

What should I bring to the dump?

A photo ID (many facilities are residents only), cash or exact change (many don't take cards), a tarp over the load, and gloves. Sort yard waste, tires, appliances and electronics separately; most places charge for them by the item.

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