Become a Hub Club member!

Divert hundreds of hard-to-recycle household items from the landfill at our residential drop-offs.

We are still the same Hub you know and love and we are accepting all of the same hard-to-recycle materials that you're used to. But, beginning January 1st, we will be charging for recycling of general items such as plastics. Our new Hub Club memberships and related fees will provide us with financial stability to serve our growing community.

Hub Club membership

Becoming a member is simple and affordable. For as low as $10 per month, residents can reduce their environmental impact by diverting countless household items not accepted in curbside recycling. As a member, you’ll enjoy unlimited visits to the Hub, early access to Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub events, and savings on environmentally-friendly products from our local partners.

What items are accepted?

With a Hub Club membership, you can begin diverting a wide range of materials from the landfill. We accept all metal and aluminum items, soft and rigid plastics, certain textiles, and a variety of general items. Just a few of the items accepted through the Hub Club program are listed here:

METAL
Twist ties
Pie plates
Pots and pans
Aluminum foil
Yogurt foil lids
Nuts/bolts/screws

RIGID PLASTICS
Take-out containers
Produce containers
Storage containers
Lids and caps
Straws
Utensils

SOFT PLASTICS
Snack bags
Grocery bags
Produce bags
Bubble wrap
Cereal bags
Cracker sleeves

MISCELLANEOUS
Denim/jeans
Athletic shoes: (any condition)
Egg cartons
Corks
Terracycle

Do any items cost an additional fee?

Electronics & Universal Waste items, including those that contain potentially hazardous materials will require additional processing fees. These items include electronics, lightbulbs, batteries, appliances containing refrigerant, appliances with batteries, mobile devices, and tires. For a list, click here.

If you are dropping off only Universal Waste items, you do not need to be a member and will only be charged processing/handling fees related to your electronic items. Review our pricing guide.

How does it work?

It’s easy to recycle as a Hub Club member. Just follow the steps below:

1. Become a member

Sign up for a Hub Club  membership online or by visiting the Customer Service Center at the Hub on your next visit.

2. Collect materials

Begin collecting accepted materials at home—making sure they are CLEAN AND DRY. For sorting instructions, click here.

3. Bring materials to the Hub

Bring all of your collected materials to the Hub during residential drop-offs. Click here for directions and hours of operation.

4. Check in

See a Hub Club employee or volunteer to check in and record your visit.

5. Drop off materials

Take your materials to the corresponding areas of the Hub Club. Our volunteers are happy to help direct you!

6. Feel great!

Experience the energy of these efforts with thousands of your Cincinnati-area neighbors!

How to join

You can become a Hub Club member in a few ways:

Households: Annual Membership
If you are frequent visitor of the Hub, this is the perfect plan — allowing unlimited visits all year long. Pay $15/month or $120 for the entire year if you pay up front. JOIN NOW!

Households: 30-Day Pass (unlimited visits for 30 days)
Only planning to visit one time or infrequently? The 30-day pass works great. This plan gives you unlimited visits and unlimited material for one month at a cost of $15. BUY NOW!

Organizations
If your church, school, retirement community, or other group is interested in recycling at the Hub, we have either an annual membership or a single month option available. BUY NOW!

Corporations
Is your company interested in recycling at the Hub?
Contact us for more information about our corporate services.

Need financial assistance?
Don’t let the membership fee be a barrier to recycling at the Hub. We have financial assistance available!
Contact us for more information about our Hub Club Assistance Program.

FAQs

Still have questions?
Contact us for more information about the Hub Club.