Think Patented is excited to announce its 4th Annual Public Recycling Event, bringing the community together to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. This year, we’re especially proud to welcome our new partners, Crayons to Classrooms and Montgomery County Animal Resource Center.

This RECYCLE and DONATION EVENT is designed to make it easy for individuals and businesses to responsibly dispose of items while supporting meaningful local organizations.

Date: Friday, April 17th
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: 2490 Crosspointe Dr., Miamisburg, OH 45342

The event is open to employees, customers, residents, and local businesses. With a convenient drive-up and donate process, participants can quickly drop off accepted items without leaving their vehicles.

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
• Crayons to Classrooms: Accepting school supplies for students and office/crafting supplies for teachers. Learn More
• HTC: Receiving donations of gently-used children’s items. Learn More
• Montgomery County Animal Resource Center: Accepting donations to help animals in the shelter and in our community. Learn More
• Think Patented: Accepting paper and cardboard.

See the 2026 RECYCLE DAY Accepted Items pdf or below for the full list.

“Our mission is to reduce landfill waste by finding responsible alternatives for unwanted items. We also aim to raise awareness of our partners’ important work and inspire more people to donate in the future.” said Casie Sheldon, Promotional Products Coordinator at Think Patented.

By hosting this annual Public Recycling and Donation Event, Think Patented continues to demonstrate its commitment to eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction initiatives and energy-efficient methods across its operations.

Join us on Friday, April 17th, and help make a positive impact on our environment and community. It’s the perfect opportunity to spring clean, declutter, and give your items a second life!

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:
Bags that are Dirty or Wet
Plastic Film that Does not Stretch
Plastics / Polystyrene
Snack or Food Wrappers

Charitable Recycling
Accepted:
AC units
Appliances
Batteries
Copiers
Electronics
Ink and Toner Cartridges
Lawnmowers
Projectors
Radios
Speakers
Typewriters
TVs / VCRs

Not Accepted:
CRT(cathode-ray tube) 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
Car seats (non-expired)
Games
Good condition children’s clothing
Good condition shoes, all sizes
Highchairs
Linens
Strollers

Not Accepted:
Adult Clothing
Expired or Recalled Car Seats
Housewares
Ripped, Torn, or Stained Items
Stuffed Animals
Toys or Games
Used underwear

Crayons to Classrooms
Accepted:
Stapler
Tape Dispenser
3-Hole Punch
2-Hole Punch
Paper Tray
File Sorter
Desk Organizer
Magazine File
Drawer Organizer
Pencil Cup
Scissors
Keyboard
Mouse
Binder Clips
Paper Clips
Staple Remover
Memo pads, logo or no logo
Wastebasket
Reams of copy paper and cardstock, any color
Envelopes, any size, plain, no logo
File folders, new only​​
Guillotine-style paper cutters

Not Accepted
Appliances
Bedding
Books containing explicit or religious materials
Carpet and flooring
Chalkboards
Clothing
Computer monitors(tube-style)
Furniture
Computers
Non-working electronics
Encyclopedias
Food
Gas/oil-based products
House paints, lacquers, thinners
Magazines
Newspapers
Stuffed animals
Teacher lesson/resource plans
Televisions
Textbooks
Used art supplies (open paint, markers, etc.)
Used school supplies (crayons, pencils, etc.)

Montgomery County Animal Resource Center
Coming Soon!

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
Tissues
Wax or Foil-Lined Cartons
Waxed Paper

Additional Event – Secure Document Shredding Day:
Date: Saturday, April 18th
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 five banker boxes per vehicle. Note that plastic bags, electronics, and batteries are not accepted. Documents are shredded on-site in real time by Rotarians.