Ohio · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Nelsonville, OH

We list 3 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Nelsonville, Ohio: 2 waste facilities and 1 recycling drop-off. The closest is Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District in Nelsonville, 0.8 miles away. 2 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 3 within 25 miles

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  1. Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District

    Waste facility · Nelsonville, OH · 0.8 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

  2. Rumpke Athens-Hocking Reclamation Center

    Waste facility · Nelsonville, OH · 3.2 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

  3. Call to confirm
    • 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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Nelsonville, OH?

We list 3 facilities within 25 miles: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District, Rumpke Athens-Hocking Reclamation Center, and Athens-Hocking Recycling Center, Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near Nelsonville are open to non-residents?

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

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Nelsonville?

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.