Our Values

CRRH was developed as a non-profit, as we are doing much more than just keeping items out of a landfill. We work to increase awareness of the connections among “things,” consumer habits, and harmful environmental consequences. 

These efforts aim to shift norms and expectations away from disposability and toward sustainability--where the value of an item is judged not only by its immediate utility, but also by its long-term effects on the environment, the economy, and social justice.

What We Do

The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub (CRRH, or the Hub) reduces the amount of waste going to landfills through our one-stop drop-off location where we accept items and materials that are recyclable and reusable, even some that are not permitted in traditional recycling bins. The one-stop model is unique in that it saves time, effort, and gas for donors, and it allows for more items to be recycled or reused than the current waste/recycling/reuse infrastructure for the Greater Cincinnati Area does. The Hub is the only organization in Greater Cincinnati accepting such a vast amount of items for the general public to recycle in one place.

Our Future

In the future, we hope to expand into a more permanent space and collect items from area businesses, schools, and other organizations to increase overall recycling and reuse in the region. It is also our goal to provide educational programs. Ultimately, we are developing a community that promotes awareness of the full lifecycles of items, reduces consumption, finds creative reuse opportunities, and properly recycles.

Currently, the Hub is run by a small, hard-working staff and many volunteers. We hope to eventually employ others to help with many of the Hub's day-to-day operations.

As other regional sustainability programs begin, CRRH hopes to build on these area partnerships, such as those dealing with reusable takeout food containers, incentivized reverse-vending for beverage containers, and decentralized composting.