Mission

Welcome

Greene County Environmental Services connects people, businesses, and the environment through solid waste management and recycling.

The District operates a recycling & yard waste drop-off and mulch pick-up facility available to all residents of Greene County. The District also oversees county-wide waste diversion, recycling, and the safe disposal of specialty items such as hazardous waste.

Greene County Environmental Services works to increase the value of recyclables to be seen as commodities, driving forward the circular economy. By integrating environmental health with economic growth, Greene County Environmental Services is building a more sustainable Greene County.

Founding

In the 1980s, Ohio faced major waste challenges; full landfills, limited disposal options, rising out-of-state waste, groundwater contamination, methane explosions, and a public health crisis driven by environmental factors. These problems pushed state leaders, communities, and businesses to demand action.

In 1988, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 592, creating Solid Waste Management Districts (SWMDs). These districts gave counties the power to plan locally, fund improvements, and prioritize waste diversion.

Greene County established its SWMD in 1990, calling itself Greene County Environmental Services.

How The District Is Funded

The Ohio Revised Code allows Solid Waste Districts to fund their recycling programs by collecting generation fees on every ton of solid waste disposed in landfills or transfer stations. The District does not receive funding from the County General Fund or tax payers, as well as District fees cannot be used to support general County activities. All waste generation fees collected go directly toward funding recycling programs and services that benefit residents of Greene County.