OSS releases 2024 special collections dates

The Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District (OSS) has released a new special collection schedule for 2024. Registration is required and space is limited for all events. Electronics Register from March 1-April 30 The OSS does not accept console or projection-screen TVs, only standard glass tube TVs which are charged for recycling. The cost is $5 for TVs 24 inches or less and $10 for TVs 25 inches or more. Electronics such as LCD/LED or Plasma TVs, computers, CD/DVD players and stereos are accepted for recycling free of charge. Tires (Residential) Register from May 1-June 13 The tire collection will accept car and small truck tires on or off the rim for $1 each. No semi or tractor tires are allowed. Those planning to bring more than 10 tires should let the OSS know during the registration process. Residents with tires larger than a car or small truck tire should call the OSS for proper collection arrangements. Appliances Register from May 1-June 13 Only steel appliances or household objects such as grills and microwaves are accepted for recycling. Items such as TVs, computers, vacuum cleaners and plastic fans are not accepted. Refrigerators with food inside are not accepted, but units containing freon are accepted for free. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Register from Sept.1-Oct. 10 Items accepted at the HHW collection include fluorescent/CFL bulbs, rechargeable batteries, household cleaners, pesticides, inhalers, surface treatments and adhesives. Not accepted items include motor oil, lead-acid and alkaline batteries, gas canisters or cylinders, and containers larger than five gallons. Register for these collections online at recycleoss.org or by calling the OSS at 419-334-7222. Dates, times and locations for each event will be provided during the registration process. Collections are open to Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca County residents including residents in Bellevue and Fostoria. Collections are not open to businesses or institutions.