The Planning Unit oversees the 52 solid waste management districts who are tasked with ensuring that Ohioans have opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle their waste and that solid waste is managed properly.

This page is a clearinghouse for information and data relevant to solid waste management districts and individuals interested in solid waste planning. Information available on this page includes:

• Solid waste recycling, disposal, and generation data.
• Annual district reports.
• Solid waste management district fees.
• The district solid waste management plan format and state solid waste management plan.
• The Ohio EPA/Organization of Solid Waste Districts of Ohio Workgroup.
• Overview of Proposed Changes to the Solid Waste Fee Rules

You can find your solid waste management district using this interactive map.

Resources

Recycle Right

Annual District Reports (ADRs)

Each solid waste management district (SWMD) must submit a completed annual district report (ADR) no later than June 1st of each year. Starting with the 2016 ADR, SWMDs now submit their ADRs online using Ohio EPA's Re-TRAC platform. A SWMD coordinator can access the SWMD's account from the Re-TRAC Connect log in page. For difficulties accessing an account or questions about completing the ADR, please contact the planner that is assigned to the SWMD. Refer to the Planning Unit Assignments by County to find the appropriate contact information.

ADR Review Forms (SWMD Recycling and Disposal Data):

Data, Reports and Studies

Material Recovery Facility and Commercial Recycling Data

Compost Facility Report Data

Scrap Tire Data

Ohio EPA Waste and Recycling Studies

• Drop-off Survey Tool-Kit
• Statewide Disposal, Reduction/Recycling, and Generation Data

Facility Data Reports (Waste Disposal Data)

Solid Waste Imports and Exports

SWMD Fee Information

Quarterly Fee Report and Instructions

• Detailed Reporting of Fees form
• SWMD Quarterly Fee Report Instruction Manual.

Completed quarterly fee report forms are to be submitted to Ohio EPA based on the following schedule:

• 1st Quarter (January 1 March 31) due May 15th
• 2nd Quarter (April 1 June 30) due August 15th
• 3rd Quarter (July 1 September 30) due November 15th
• 4th Quarter (October 1 December 31) due February 15th

SWMD Fee Summary Reports

SWMD Fee Structure

A summary of SWMD revenue sources is shown in the SWMD Fee Structure.

Fact Sheet

• Ratification of SWMD Disposal Fees - Draft (GD# 594)
• Solidifying Wastes and Assessing Solid Waste Fees at Landfill Facilities

Solid Waste Management Planning Rules

Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 3745 (Solid Waste and Infectious Waste Regulations)

• OAC Rule 3745-27-01 Definitions
• OAC Rule 3745-27-90: Standards for Solid Waste Management Districts
• OAC Rule 3745-502-01: Solid waste fee definitions
• OAC Rule 3745-520-02: Requirements for collecting, remitting, reporting state disposal & environmental protection fees
• OAC Rule 3745-502-04: Requirements for collecting, remitting, and reporting community fees
• OAC Rule 3745-502-03: Requirements for collecting, remitting, and reporting SW management district disposal & generation fees

Solid Waste Management Planning Statutes

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 343 (Solid Waste Management Districts)

This chapter of the Ohio Revised Code is part of the law that governs counties (i.e. Title 3). Chapter 343 contains the statutory requirements that govern the county commissioners' authorities and required protocols when the county is functioning as a solid waste management district or a solid waste management authority.

• 343.011 Formation of regional solid waste management authority
• 343.012 Initial proceedings to withdraw for joint county district
• 343.01 Establishment and maintenance of county or joint SW management district
• 343.013 Continuation of recovery & recycling activities while public debt outstanding
• 343.014 Designating SW & recycling activities where no outstanding public debt
• 343.015 Resolution of intent to continue designations after 1-1-94
• 343.02 Contracts for SWaste collection, storage, transfer, disposal, recycling, processing, or resource recovery services
• 343.022 Contracts to establish and collect on behalf of the district generation or disposal fees
• 343.03 Prosecuting attorney to prosecute to termination or bring civil action
• 343.04 Preparation of general facilities plan
• 343.07 Issuing bonds
• 343.08 Fixing reasonable rates or charges
• 343.99 Penalty

Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3734 (Solid and Hazardous Wastes):

Chapter 3734 of the Ohio Revised Code is the law that governs solid and hazardous wastes. Sections 3734.49 through 3734.577, listed below, establish Ohio's solid waste planning program.

• 3734.01 Definitions
• 3734.49 Materials management advisory council
• 3734.50 State solid waste management plan
• 3734.501 Annual review of solid waste management in Ohio
• 3734.52 Establishing county or joint solid waste management districts
• 3734.521 Change in district composition
• 3734.53 Contents of a county or joint solid waste management district plan
• 3734.531 Effect of failure of district to add members to policy committee or board of trustees
• 3734.54 Preparing and submitting solid waste management plan
• 3734.55 Preliminary review of draft plan
• 3734.551 Reimbursement of director for expenses- Preparing & Ordering plan
• 3734.56 Submission of amended plan and certification
• 3734.57 Fees for waste disposal
• 3734.571 Disposal fees where district has no facilities
• 3734.572 Disposal fee to defray costs of initial plan of district without disposal facility
• 3734.573 Fees for generation of solid wastes within district
• 3734.574 Generation and disposal fees
• 3734.575 Report of fees and accounts
• 3734.576 Exemption of automotive shredder residue from generation fee
• 3734.577 Exemption from fees prohibited

Other Useful Links

• Frequently asked questions specific to SWMDs can be found on Ohio EPA's Answer Place.
• Ohio EPA's Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention (OCAPP) is a non-regulatory program that provides information and resources to help small businesses comply with environmental regulations.
• Special Collections List
• Ohio Waste Characterization Study
• Note that the following links are not maintained by Ohio EPA. Please contact Matthew Hittle with information on non-functioning links.
• Keep Ohio Beautiful
• Buckeye Chapter of SWANA
• Association of Ohio Recyclers
• Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals
• The Recycling Partnership — Solving for Circularity | The Recycling Partnership
• Fostering Sustainable Behavior

Fact Sheets

• 2019 Reduction and Recycling Statistics (GD# 1011)
• Solid Waste Generated in Ohio - 2019(GD# 1017)
• Ohio Solid Waste Disposal 2019(GD# 1008)
• House Bill 592 (GD# 0196)
• Local Solid Waste Management Planning Process (GD# 633)
• Local Solid Waste Management Plans (GD# 1004)
• Ratification of SWMD Disposal Fees - Draft (GD# 594)
• Ratification of SWMD Solid Waste Management Plans (GD# 655)
• Solid Waste Management Districts (SWMDs) (GD# 1005)
• State Solid Waste Management Plan (GD# 659)
• SWMD Rule Guidance (GD# 1006)

Planning Information

Format

SWMDs must prepare their solid waste management plans (plans) in a format prescribed by Ohio EPA.

• District Solid Waste Management Plan Format, Version 4.1

State Solid Waste Management Plan (State Plan)

• Executive Summary from the 2020 State Solid Waste Management Plan
• 2020 State Solid Waste Management Plan
• State Plan Fact Sheet

Previous State Plans

• 1995 State Plan
• 2001 State Plan
• 2009 State Plan

Plan Update Schedule

Solid Waste Management District Plan Update Schedule

Plan Ratification Fact Sheet & Planning Related Links

• Ratification of SWMD Solid Waste Management Plans (GD# 655)
• Ohio DevelopmentServices Agency (Office of Research)
• Ohio Labor Market Information
• NAICS Codes

Re-TRAC Information

• Re-TRAC Connect Login Page

Outreach

Disaster Debris Management Workshop

Agenda

• Disaster Debris Management Training

Workshop Recording

• February 24, 2021 Recording

Presentations

• Clermont County EMA Case Study Presentation
• Greene County Public Health Case Study Presentation
• Hamilton County SWMD Case Study Presentation
• Ohio EMA Disaster Debris Slides
• Ohio EPA_Disaster Debris Slides

Supplemental Documents

• Celina landfill AMDWR increase
• DebrisFactSheetForLocalOfficials
• Mercer Co fee waiver DFFO
• Mont Co fee waiver extension
• Montgomery SWMD fee waiver request

Ohio EPA/SWMD Workgroup

In 2023, the Ohio EPA/SWMD Workgroup will meet in March, June, September, and December on the first Thursday of the month. All meetings will run from 10:00AM to 12:00PM EST and be held using Microsoft Teams until further notice.

• Ohio EPA/SWMD Workgroup 2023 Meeting Schedule

Upcoming Meeting

June 1, 2023

Previous Meetings

March 2, 2023

• Agenda
• Meeting Recording
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
• Ohio EPA Scrap Tire Program Updates
• Hamilton County R3Source Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Study
• US EPA Grant & Ohio EPA Recycle and Litter Grant Update

December 1, 2022

• Agenda
• Meeting Recording
• Compology – Waste Metering for Contamination Reduction
• WM Smart Truck Program
• Recycling Partnership – AI Technology to Improve Recycling
• Recycling Partnership MRF Document
• Office of Compliance Assistance & Pollution Prevention Compliance for SWMDs
• Office of Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention Palm Card

September 1, 2022

• Agenda
• Franklin County Food Waste Drop Off Program
• Ohio EPA Recycle Right Survey
• Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant Program Update
• Scrap Tire Generator Outreach Initiative

June 15, 2022

• Agenda
• Meeting Recording
• Implementing the 2020 State Solid Waste Management Plan
• Mahoning County Solid Waste District Special Waste Collection Facility and Institutional Compost Project
• Ohio Materials Marketplace
• Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant Program Update

June 2, 2022

• Agenda
• Ohio EPA's Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant Program Update
• US EPA - Local SWIFR and CREO engagement
• Clark County SWMD Foam Recycling Program
• Montgomery County SWMD Foam Recycling Program
• Meeting Recording

March 3, 2022

• Agenda
• Ohio EPA’s Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants Update
• Centers for Hard-To-Recycle Materials (CHaRM Facilities)
• Clark County Solid Waste District Program Overview
• Hamilton County R3Source Data Collection
• Biannual Survey Strategies Utilized by Clinton County SWMD
• Data Collection – Samples, Tools, Methodology
• Rumpke Waste and Recycling’s New Columbus Recycling Facility

April 8, 2021

• SWMD Workgroup Meeting Agenda
• Ohio EPA and OSWDO SWMD Workgroup Meeting Recording
• SWACO's Role in the Expansion of Plastics Recycling Ohio EPA
• Rumpke Expansion of Plastic Recycling 2021 SWMD Workgroup
• Pure Cycle SWMD Workgroup Presentation
• The Recycling Partnership SWMD Workgroup Presentation

January 14, 2021

• Agenda
• ReWorks Household Hazardous Waste Program
• Cuyahoga County SWMD's Household Hazardous Waste Program

February 6, 2020

• Agenda
• Ohio Contamination Reduction Campaign
• NOD Process
• Marysville Contamination Reduction Campaign

Materials Management Advisory Council

The Materials Management Advisory Council(MMAC) was established in 2015 through Ohio House Bill 64. The primary purpose of the council is to provide advice and guidance to the director of Ohio EPA on solid waste issues, including updates to the state solid waste management plan and Ohio EPA’s recycling and litter prevention grant programs. The council is also tasked with facilitating partnerships that expand markets for recycled commodities.For more information, including scheduled and past meetings, please visit Materials Management Advisory Council(MMAC) 

2021 New Coordinator Training

• Agenda
• Training Handout 
• Training Recording (morning)
• Training Recording (afternoon)
• Solid Waste History and SWMD Structure 
• State Plan and Format presentation 
• Re-TRAC 
• Ohio EPA Recycling and Litter Prevention Grants presentation 
• Adams Clermont Drop-Off Education presentation 
• Ashtabula County SWMD Plan Writing presentation 
• Cuyahoga County SWMD Roles within a SWMD presentation 
• Hamilton County R3Source Plan Writing presentation 
• ReWorks Education and Outreach presentation

 Miscellaneous Training

Overview of Newly Effective Solid Waste Fee Rules

• Recording
• Presentation Slides

OSWDO Professional Development Training

• Solid Waste Plan Writing

Grants

Grant Information

• Ohio Environmental Education Fund
• Ohio EPA Recycling Grants
• Ohio Water Development Authority low-interest loan program for solid waste projects
• Mosquito Control Grant

Note that the following links are not maintained by Ohio EPA. Please contact Matthew Hittle with information on non-functioning links.

Other Grant/Funding Opportunities:

• Association of Ohio Recyclers
• Keep America Beautiful — Community Grant Opportunities
• Ohio Department of Development
• The Recycling Partnership
• U.S Department of Agriculture — Solid Waste Management Grants
• U.S. EPA  --- EPA Grants
   

Contacts

• Planning Unit Assignments by County
• Map of Solid Waste Management Districts
• Ohio Solid Waste ManagementDistricts Coordinators and Directors list