What Richland County Solid Waste does

Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority (RCSW) is a government solid waste management authority responsible for implementing Richland County, Ohio's solid waste management plan in accordance with Ohio EPA guidelines. Established in 1990 and headquartered at 1125 National Parkway in Mansfield, Ohio, the organization coordinates waste reduction, recycling, and landfill diversion programs across the county, serving Richland County residents, businesses, local schools (via the SCRAP Trailer at 20 schools monthly), and municipal/township governments. RCSW operates three physical facilities — a Recycling and Collection Facility, a Compost Facility (open March–November), and a Closed Landfill — supplemented by 13-14 public drop-off bin locations distributed across county townships and villages.

RCSW's core service portfolio includes household recycling drop-off, scrap tire and electronics/appliance recycling, yard waste composting, household hazardous waste collection events, drug take-back events (in partnership with METRICH), litter cleanup programs (Adopt-A-County Road, Earth Stewardship), and K-5 environmental education through the on-site Environmental Classroom. The authority also runs the Ohio Materials Marketplace (Ohio EPA) promotion to local businesses for B2B material exchange. Revenue is generated through per-unit tipping fees at facilities ($3-$40 depending on material type), compost and wood chip sales ($1-$30 per bag/yard), recyclables commodity sales (with proceeds shared with participating schools), and corporate sponsorship/donation funding from partners including BlueScope Recycling, Rumpke, Environmental Enterprises, Charter Next Generation, and others.

The authority is governed by a board that includes the Mayor of Mansfield, county commissioners, and public-at-large representatives, and is led day-to-day by an Executive Director with a small operational staff of approximately 10 named personnel. Operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8am-4pm, with cash-and-check-only payment acceptance at facilities, reflecting the limited digital infrastructure typical of a small county authority.

Name

Richland County Solid Waste

Legal name

Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority

Website

https://richlandrecycles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Richland County Solid Waste Authority is a government entity that implements Richland County, Ohio's solid waste management plan under Ohio EPA, operating recycling drop-off facilities, a compost facility, public drop-off bins, school recycling programs, and household hazardous waste events for county residents, businesses, and schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Solid Waste Management

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Solid Waste Collection (562111), Solid Waste Landfill (562212)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Residential/Commercial) (IMAIAFAA), Eco-Friendly Disposal, Recycling & Donation Hauling (HSAIAOAJ)

Keywords

• Solid waste management
• Recycling programs
• Composting services
• Household hazardous waste
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mansfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tipping Fees: Fees charged to residents and businesses for dropping off waste materials at the Recycling and Collection Facility, including various materials such as electronics, appliances, scrap tires, fluorescent bulbs, and yard waste. Fees vary by material type and quantity.
2. Compost and Related Product Sales: Sale of finished compost (leaf compost and standard compost) and wood chips produced from yard waste processed at the Compost Facility. Products are sold by the bag or by the yard to county residents for garden and landscaping use.
3. Recyclables Sales Revenue: Revenue generated from the sale of sorted recyclable materials collected through the SCRAP Trailer program and drop-off locations. Schools participating in the SCRAP program receive the proceeds from the sale of recyclables they collect.
4. Service and Program Sponsorship: Funding and donations received from corporate sponsors (e.g., BlueScope Recycling, Rumpke) and local businesses to support specific programs such as the SCRAP Trailer, poster contest calendar, roadside litter cleanup, and household hazardous waste events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Richland County Solid Waste (RCSW) is a government solid waste management authority that operates a household Recycling and Collection Facility, a yard-waste Compost Facility, the mobile S.C.R.A.P. Trailer serving 20 local schools monthly, 13-14 public drop-off bin locations across Richland County, and periodic Household Hazardous Waste, Tire Amnesty, and Drug Take-Back collection events. The authority also delivers K-12 environmental education through its Environmental Classroom, school recycling grants, litter-cleanup volunteer programs (Adopt A County Road, Earth Stewardship), and business recycling/waste-audit services, all under the mandate of implementing Richland County's solid waste management plan in accordance with Ohio EPA guidelines.

Product overview

Richland County Solid Waste (RCSW) is a government solid waste management authority responsible for implementing Richland County's solid waste management plan in accordance with Ohio EPA guidelines. The organization offers a portfolio of recycling and waste management services including a central Recycling & Collection Facility for household recyclables, a Compost Facility for yard waste processing (open March-November), the S.C.R.A.P. Trailer school recycling program serving 20 local schools, 13 public Drop-Off Locations offering no-sort recycling, Environmental Classroom education programs for K-5th grade, Scrap Tire Recycling, Electronics & Appliances Recycling, and Household Hazardous Waste Events. Additional community programs include Adopt A County Road, Earth Stewardship Litter Cleanup, school Recycling Grants ($500 awards), and a Poster Calendar Contest for K-12 students. The organization operates two main facilities: the Collection/Recycling Facility at 1125 National Parkway and the Compost Facility at 441 Cairns Road, both in Mansfield, OH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recycling & Collection Facility Year-round walk-in residential and business drop-off facility at 1125 National Parkway, Mansfield, OH that accepts household recyclables including #1, #2, #5 plastics, glass, metal cans, cardboard, paper, cartons, electronics, and appliances. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
• Compost Facility Yard waste composting facility at 441 Cairns Road, Mansfield, OH that processes grass, leaves, branches, trees, and Christmas trees into nutrient-enriched compost. Open March through November, Tuesday-Saturday, and produces/sells leaf compost, compost, and wood chips.
• S.C.R.A.P. Trailer Program School Community Recycling As Partners (S.C.R.A.P.) mobile trailer that collects sorted recyclable materials (#1 and #2 plastic, aluminum cans, tin cans, newspaper, flattened cardboard) at 20 local schools each month, with participating schools receiving revenue from sale of the collected recyclables.
• Drop-Off Recycling Locations Network of 13 public no-sort drop-off recycling bin locations distributed throughout Richland County in Bellville, Jefferson Township, Bloomingrove Township, Butler Village, Jackson Township, Lexington Village, Lucas/Monroe Township, Mifflin Township, Plymouth Township, Sharon Township, Springfield Township, Weller Township, and near Crestview High School / Plymouth High School.
• Environmental Classroom Education Program Education program for K-5 students at the Environmental Classroom (1125 National Parkway, Mansfield) plus in-classroom presentations, teaching reduce-reuse-recycle concepts aligned with Ohio's Learning Standards for Science, including field trips, tours, hands-on activities, and crafts.
• Scrap Tire Recycling Drop-off service for scrap tires at the Recycling and Collection Facility, charging unit prices (up to 18" tires $3.00 each, tires on rim $5.00, semi-tires off rim $8.00, oversize tires $0.20/lb) with a 10-tire limit per visit to prevent illegal dumping.
• Electronics & Appliances Recycling Year-round electronics and appliance recycling for residents and businesses, accepting computers, monitors, keyboards, cell phones, televisions, VCRs/DVD players, microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, washers, dryers, and other items, with unit-priced disposal fees varying by item type.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events Periodic community collection events (held at the Richland County Fairgrounds) providing proper disposal of paints, pesticides, chemicals, medicines, and other hazardous household materials, co-sponsored with Richland Public Health and partners such as Environmental Enterprises, Inc. and Charter Next Generation.
• Adopt A County Road Program Volunteer program allowing groups to adopt a two-mile stretch of county road for two years with a minimum of four litter pickups per year; RCSW supplies safety training, trash bags, vests, and personalized signage.
• Earth Stewardship Litter Cleanup Program Community cleanup program encouraging Richland County residents to clean up roadside litter, active during April, May, and beyond, with sponsor support from Rumpke.
• School Recycling Grants Annual grant program awarding two $500 grants to local schools that bring awareness to reduce-reuse-recycle themes; deadline typically April 3rd each year.
• Poster Calendar Contest Annual K-12 student poster contest themed around reduce-reuse-recycle; winning entries are featured in a calendar and winners receive gift packets and gift cards from local business sponsors (Logan's Roadhouse, Kelly's Driving Range, Lex Lanes, Cinemark 14, Buckeye Imagination Museum, Texas Roadhouse, Snow Trails, Altitude Trampoline Park, Ohio Bird Sanctuary, YMCA).

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieves waste reduction and landfill diversion goals set by Ohio EPA for Richland County
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BlueScope RecyclingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025BlueScope Recycling is a primary sponsor of the S.C.R.A.P. Trailer (School and Community Recycling As Partners) program and the Poster Contest Calendar. As sponsor, BlueScope supports monthly recycling collections at 20 local schools and annual K-12 poster calendar contest, providing financial backing for these youth education and engagement programs.
• RumpkecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Rumpke is a sponsor of the Roadside Litter Cleanup program and is listed as a recommended trash hauler for Richland County residents. Rumpke also provides educational videos on recycling, composting, landfills, and related topics through their YouTube channel, which RCSW shares with its audience as a resource.
• Environmental Enterprises, Inc.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Environmental Enterprises, Inc. sponsors the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events hosted by RCSW at the Richland County Fairgrounds, providing hazardous waste disposal expertise and operational support for these community collection events.
• Richland County FairgroundsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025The Richland County Fairgrounds serves as the host venue for RCSW’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and Tire Amnesty Day Events, providing the physical space needed for these large-scale community recycling events.
• Richland Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Richland Public Health co-sponsors the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events and Tire Amnesty Events, contributing public health expertise and community outreach support for proper disposal of hazardous materials.
• Charter Next GenerationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Charter Next Generation sponsors the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, providing financial and operational support for community hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Metal ConversionsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Metal Conversions sponsors the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, supporting RCSW’s efforts to provide safe disposal options for hazardous household materials.
• Richland County Farm BureauminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025The Richland County Farm Bureau sponsors the Tire Amnesty Event, supporting efforts to divert scrap tires from illegal dumpsites in the county’s agricultural communities.
• Local Business Donors (Logan’s Roadhouse, Kelly’s Driving Range & Miniature Golf, Lex Lanes, Cinemark 14, Buckeye Imagination Museum, Texas Roadhouse, Snow Trails, Altitude Trampoline Park, Ohio Bird Sanctuary, YMCA)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Multiple local businesses provide donations and prize contributions (family admissions, gift cards) for the Poster Contest Calendar winners and recycling grant recipients, incentivizing youth participation in RCSW’s environmental education and recycling programs.
• Ohio EPA (Ohio Materials Marketplace)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2017Ohio EPA launched the Ohio Materials Marketplace (OMM) in April 2017 as a free online materials and waste exchange to shift Ohio from a “take, use and dispose” model to one emphasizing recycling, remanufacturing, reuse and maintenance. RCSW promotes this platform to local businesses as a pathway to Ohio’s emerging circular economy and zero waste goals. Ohio EPA also provides grant funding for RCSW programs (e.g., the 2021 S.C.R.A.P. recycling trailer was partially funded by an Ohio EPA grant).
• METRICHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCSW partners with METRICH (a local drug enforcement task force) to conduct drug take-back events twice a year, providing residents with a safe, responsible way to dispose of unwanted medications and preventing drug contamination of water sources and landfills.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton County Recycling & Solid Waste District: Hamilton County (Cincinnati) Ohio solid waste district. Direct peer running drop-off recycling, HHW events, and school recycling education programs for an Ohio county under the same state regulatory framework.
• Summit County Solid Waste Management Authority: Summit County (Akron) Ohio solid waste authority. Direct peer operating under the same Ohio EPA framework with recycling, household hazardous waste, and educational programs for a single Ohio county.
• Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO): Franklin County (Columbus) Ohio solid waste authority and recycling district. Directly comparable as another Ohio county-level solid waste authority delivering recycling, composting, and education services under the same Ohio EPA framework.
• Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: Cuyahoga County (Cleveland) Ohio solid waste and recycling district. Direct peer operating under the same Ohio EPA solid waste district model with recycling, HHW events, and education programs serving a single Ohio county.
• Lucas County Solid Waste Management District: Lucas County (Toledo) Ohio solid waste management district. Direct peer serving a comparable mid-size Ohio county with recycling, composting, and education programs under the same Ohio EPA governance structure.
• Stark County Solid Waste District: Stark County Ohio solid waste district serving a similar mid-size Ohio county. Direct peer operating under the Ohio EPA solid waste district governance model with comparable curbside recycling, drop-off, and outreach programs.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Major U.S. waste and recycling services company providing residential and commercial collection, recycling, and disposal services. Overlaps with RCSW's jurisdiction as a private-sector option for county residents and businesses.
• Waste Management Inc. Largest North American waste services provider. Operates landfills, recycling, and hauling services across Ohio, including commercial collection that competes with the broader ecosystem RCSW supports and oversees.
• Rumpke: One of the largest privately-held waste and recycling companies in Ohio and the Midwest. Listed as a sponsor and approved trash hauler for RCSW; comparable as a regional incumbent providing waste collection, recycling, and landfill services that intersect with RCSW's service area.

Others

• Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA): State regulatory body that mandates RCSW's operations, provides grant funding, and operates the Ohio Materials Marketplace. Comparable as the governing authority and ecosystem enabler for the county solid waste district model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Richland-County-Solid-Waste-Mansfield-Ohio-114933846580645
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richland-county-solid-waste

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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