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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

Knox County Recycling & Litter Prevention

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Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention is a government entity that provides educational and recycling opportunities to residents and businesses.

10/28/2026

10/25/2026

Today!!!!!

10/20/2026

Can't wait for this event!

10/13/2026

This weekend!

Got any large, unwanted items piling up? We're here to help! Mark your calendars for Fall Clean Up Day on October 17th from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ariel-Foundation Park (10 Pittsburgh Ave Mount Vernon, OH 43050 - In front of the Schnormeier Events Center). The event may conclude early if the provided dumpsters reach capacity.

Check out the flyer for all the details on what you can bring and what's not permitted.

Looking for more information? Email us at [email protected]
Knox County Recycling & Litter Prevention

10/07/2026

Hi Centerburg, your recycling bins are coming back! (Stay tuned for details)

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

The Knox County Compost Facility will reopen to the public on Monday, October 5th with new hours, a new operator, and a new way to drop off yard waste.

Now operated by Green Machine Shingle Recycling, LLC, the Knox County Compost Facility is still free for Knox County residents. When you arrive, just be ready to present Photo ID as proof of residency.

Hours are as follows:
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March 1st - October 31st:
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday
8:00:am - 12:00pm Saturday
Closed Sunday and Holidays
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November 1st - February 28th:
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday & Wednesday
8:00am - 12:00pm Saturday
Closed Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Holidays
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If you represent a business, are not a Knox County resident, or if you plan to bring more than 30 cubic yards of material over the course of a year, drop off fees will apply. Typical fees include:

- $30.00 per trailer or pick-up truck OR
- $3.00 per cubic yard ($20.00 minimum) OR
- $60.00 per trailer or $6.00 per yard for large stumps or virgin wood over 12"

Contaminated loads may be rejected or incur additional cost.

For questions about fees, reach out to Green Machine directly at (740) 694-4677.

09/22/2026

An update on Thayer:

The Kox County commissioners hope to reopen the Thayer Road compost site on Oct. 5, in time for leaf season.

09/21/2026

These photos are from one of the eastern segments. Troop 332 has been an annual staple for the Kokosing River Rally!

Address

117 East High Street
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17403936704

Website

https://www.co.knox.oh.us/index.php/county-offices/recycling-litter-prevention

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