23rd Annual ToxAway Day Event For Jay County Residents
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Jay County High School Driving Range/Soccer Field Parking Lot
~Event Is Held RAIN OR SHINE~
Oil Based Paint
Computers
Refrigerators
Stains
Computer Accessories
Air Conditioners
Varnishes
PCB Ballasts
Dishwashers
Adhesives
Smoke Detectors
Stoves
Automotive Liquids
Fluorescent Tubes
Dehumidifiers
Oils & Filters
Thermometers &Thermostats
Washers
Asbestos*
Televisions ($20/TV Fee)
Dryers
Car Wax/Polishes
Household Cleaners
Water Heaters
Household & Car Batteries
Acids & Bases
Freezers
Pool Chemicals
Propane Tanks
Microwaves
Solvents
Drain Cleaner
Paint Thinner
Pesticides/Herbicides**
BRING [read more]
The Jay County Solid Waste Management District in conjunction with the Waste Management "Jay County Landfill" offer residents the opportunity to dump free of charge at the landfill twice a year. During normal operating hours.
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm.
This year JAY COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY can use the Jay County Landfill twice during the year per residential address. [read more]
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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Due to fire liability issues the Jay County Solid Waste Management District has permanently stopped all household battery recycling. All off site battery recycling containers have been removed and will not be replaced. Please hold all of your batteries at this time until our Annual Tox Away Day. Please tape all battery metal contacts as not to make contact with [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!!
$10.00 FEE FOR ALL TV'S [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 - 5th [read more]
JCSWMD Events
Jay County SWMD