Think Patented is proud to announce its third annual public recycling event. This year’s event will include exciting new partnerships, turning this into a RECYCLE and DONATION EVENT to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle even more!
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: 2490 Crosspointe Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342
The event is open to employees, customers, residents, and local businesses. The easy drive-up and donate process allows participants to drop off their items effortlessly.
Recycling and Donation Opportunities:
- AZEK/TimberTech Full-Circle Recycling: Collecting plastic grocery bags, mailer bags, and bubble wrap (#4 Recycle label). Learn More
- Charitable Recycling of Ohio: Handling the broader community’s recycling needs. Learn More
- Clothes That Work: Gathering workplace-appropriate clothing. Learn More
- HTC: Receiving donations of gently-used children’s items. Learn More
- Think Patented: Accepting paper and cardboard.
See 2025-RECYCLE-EVENT-Accepted-Items pdf or below for the full list.
Marketing Director’s Message:
“Our goal is not only to provide a community service but also to educate the public on recycling and sustainability. We believe that responsible recycling is crucial to the environment, and we want to encourage everyone to participate,” said Diana Renner, Marketing Director at Think Patented.
By hosting this Public Recycling and Donation Event, Think Patented continues to show its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction and energy-efficient methodologies.
Join us on Friday, April 18th, and help make a positive impact on our environment and community! Now’s the perfect time to spring clean and start collecting these items for a good cause!
WHAT WE CAN AND CANNOT ACCEPT:
The AZEK Company / TimberTech
Accepted:
Clean, dry, stretchable plastic films (look for the 4 LDPE recycle symbol):
Bubble Wrap
Dry Cleaning Bags
Grocery Bags
Ice Bags (Dry)
Newspaper Bags
New Furniture or Mattress Plastic Film
Shipping Mailer Bags (Paper Labels OK)
Shopping Bags
Not Accepted:
Plastic Film that Does not Stretch
Snack or Food Wrappers
Bags That are Dirty or Wet
Charitable Recycling
Accepted:
AC units
Appliances
Batteries
Copiers
Electronics
Ink and Toner Cartridges
Lawnmowers
Projectors
Radios
Speakers
Typewriters
TVs / VCRs
Not Accepted:
CRT Monitors or TVs
Household Batteries
Wood or Particle Board Furniture
Clothes That Work
Accepting:
Interview and workwear for women, men, and teens.
Workwear for service industry, construction, and warehouse workers.
Blazers
Dress pants/slacks
Blouses
Black or brown flats or heels
Steel-toe boots
Button down shirts
Not Accepted:
T-shirts
Items with prominent logos
Stained, ripped, or torn items
Pajamas
Bathrobes
Housewares
HTC (Hannah’s Treasure Chest)
Accepted:
Books
Good condition children’s clothing
Good condition shoes, all sizes
Linens
Not Accepted:
Adult Clothing
Expired or Recalled Car Seats
Housewares
Ripped, Torn, or Stained Items
Stuffed Animals
Toys or Games
Used underwear
Think Patented
Accepted:
Cereal Boxes
Envelopes
Greeting Cards
Junk Mail
Magazines
Newspapers
Non-Foil Wrapping Paper
Paper and Cardboard (Flattened)
Ready Meal Outer Boxes
Shredded Paper
Telephone Directories
Not Accepted:
Carryout Food Packets
Confidential Material (accepted Saturday at Miamisburg Rotary’s Secure Document Shredding)
Foil Wrapping Paper
Glitter-Covered Cards or Wrapping Paper
Laminated Paper
Napkins
Paper Plates
Paper Towels
Plastic Magazine Wrapping
Plastics
Polystyrene
Tissues
Wax or Foil-Lined Cartons
Waxed Paper
Additional Event – Confidential Secure Document Shredding Day:
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: 10 AM – Noon
Location: 2490 Crosspointe Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342
Hosted by the Miamisburg Rotary Club, this event is open to all (not just Miamisburg residents or businesses). Participants can bring up to ten banker boxes per vehicle. Note that plastic bags are not accepted, and documents are shredded on-site in real time by Rotarians.