Southeastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste

At SouthEastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste Management District, we are committed to providing top-notch solid waste management services to the residents and businesses of Guernsey, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Washington counties in SouthEastern Ohio. Our mission is to reduce the amount of solid waste disposed of in Ohio landfills and provide guaranteed solid waste disposal capacity for ten-year to fifteen-year periods.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to help our community manage their waste effectively. Our services include residential waste collection, special collections, education, and recycling programs. We have scheduled special collection events throughout the year to collect hazardous waste, scrap tires, household appliances, electronics, and other special items. Our recycling programs aim to recover common recyclables from homes and businesses, such as cardboard, paperboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, office paper, junk mail, plastics, aluminum, steel, and tin cans, and clear, brown, and green glass.

Our History

The SouthEastern Ohio Joint Solid Waste Management District was formed on March 1, 1989, in compliance with Substitute Ohio House Bill 592. Our district was formed by six counties: Guernsey, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Washington, to provide for the reduction of solid waste being disposed of in Ohio landfills and to provide guaranteed solid waste disposal capacity for ten-year to fifteen-year periods. Over the years, we have grown to become a leading provider of solid waste management services in SouthEastern Ohio.

Our Goals

Our goal is to continue providing high-quality services to our community, promoting sustainable waste management practices, and reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal. We strive to educate our community on the importance of proper waste disposal and recycling, and to encourage individuals and businesses to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

Community Involvement

We are deeply committed to making a positive impact on our community. We partner with local governments, businesses, and organizations to provide education and outreach programs, promoting sustainable waste management practices and encouraging community involvement in our recycling programs. Our district serves 6 counties in SouthEastern Ohio, with a population of approximately 232,280 people. We are dedicated to providing our community with the resources and services they need to manage their waste effectively.