Special events can create a lot of waste, but YOU can prevent bottles and cans from being sent to the landfill by providing guests the opportunity to recycle!
The Jay County Solid Waste Management District offers indoor and outdoor recycling containers that can be loaned to residents for many events for FREE!
Containers are perfect for the following events:
-Festivals
-Parties
-Wedding Receptions
-Graduation Parties
-Fundraisers
-Concerts
-And more….
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The district offers 12 convenient locations to drop off household batteries throughout Jay County.
We accept hearing aid size through rechargeable drill size batteries at these locations.
If you have a LARGE quantity, we ask that you bring them directly to the district office!!
BRYANT
BRYANT POST OFFICE
DUNKIRK
DUNKIRK CITY BUILDING
PORTLAND
FIRST FINANCIAL BANK, JAY COUNTY LIBRARY, STROHL APPLIANCE, JAY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, JAY COMMUNITY CENTER, TJ’S [read more]
The Jay County Solid Waste Management District in conjunction with the Jay County Landfill offer residents the opportunity to dump free of charge at the landfill twice a year.
This event is for Jay County residents only! Proof of residency may be required. Only one load per household is allowed. Loads are limited 1.5 tons.
Items that ARE NOT accepted: tires, yard [read more]
Do you have old tax records or other confidential documents you would like to dispose?
The Jay County Solid Waste Management District provides Jay County residents and businesses with an opportunity to dispose of confidential documents in a safe manner twice a year. The mobile shred truck will be on site to shred any documents in your presence. Please remember that [read more]
Electronics recycling is available at the district office during normal business hours. Please come prepared, if you needed help loading your items (large TVs, microwaves, etc), then bring help to unload. Staff members are not always available or able to help!
Items intended for electronics recycling WILL NOT be accepted at any of the recycling trailer locations!!
Items Accepted at JCSWMD E-Recycling [read more]
Recycling Opportunities Near You
Portland, Shopping Center- 218 W Lincoln St.
Every Saturday of the month from 9:00 to Noon
Portland, Jay County Security Center- 224 W Water St
Unassisted Recycling Trailer is available all the time
Redkey, 133 W High St.- East of Redkey Post Office
1st Saturday of every month from 9:00 to Noon
Dunkirk, South of West Jay Community Center
2nd & 4th Saturdays of [read more]
JCSWMD Events
Jay County SWMD