Marietta Area Recycling Center

A neighborhood recycling center in Marietta where locals drop off cans, bottles, cardboard and the usual household recyclables. Used by residents and small local businesses looking to keep recyclable materials out of the landfill. The site is part of the mix of county-run and private operations common around Ohio.

Drive into a paved yard with large open-top bins and containers grouped by material; at centers like this there’s often a small entrance booth and scales, so expect to pull up and be directed where to unload. Materials are typically separated into paper/cardboard, plastics, glass and metals, with some sites running special programs for items like electronics or tires at certain times. Weekends and spring-cleanup days tend to be the busiest; lines and waiting for a spot at the right bin are common. Bring something to secure loose items in transport and wear shoes suitable for stepping up onto trailers or curbs.