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Under the authority of the Ohio Administrative Code 3745, the Tuscarawas County Health Department Solid Waste Program regulates the transportation, collection, storage, and disposal of solid wastes, construction, and demolition debris in order to protect public health, welfare, and to prevent unsanitary conditions and nuisances. Questions? Please contact:
Environmental Health Services
(330) 343-5550 or [email protected] |
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Solid Waste Hauling
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All individuals involved in solid waste collection and transportation must obtain a Waste Hauler Permit from TCHD. To find out about exemptions and additional requirements, please refer to the "Tuscarawas County Solid Waste Code" tab.
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Clean Hard Fill
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Clean hard fill is made up solely of reinforced or non-reinforced concrete, asphalt concrete, brick, block, tile, and/or stone. This type of material can serve multiple functions, including altering grades or being recycled for new construction projects. Anyone involved in filling or storing clean hard fill must submit a Notice of Intent to Fill to the TCHD Solid Waste Division before placing the material. For further details, please refer to the attached guidance document from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the TCHD Solid Waste Code.
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Yard Waste
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Yard waste refers to organic materials like leaves, grass clippings, branches, and tree trunks, and it constitutes a significant portion of our waste. TCHD strongly advises residents against mixing yard waste with regular household trash. The best way to handle yard waste is through composting, as disposing of it in landfills or through illegal dumping and burning not only wastes precious landfill space but also leads to environmental problems like leachate runoff, pest attraction, and decreased air quality. TCHD encourages everyone to think about composting the yard waste produced on their property, leaving grass clippings on the lawn, or taking yard waste to a certified collection or composting facility for responsible disposal.
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Recycling and Other Resources
Please visit the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste District by clicking here for information on yard waste disposal methods and local disposal sites, recycling and more.
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