OUR DOWNSTREAM PARTNERS

Where it goes.

The Hub is an aggregate facility. We accept a wide variety of materials from area businesses or residents and we have the proper outlets in place for all of those needs. And rest assured that our downstream partners are throughly vetted and certified partners. We do the legwork so you can feel comfortable that your materials are truly being reused or recycled. Some of our many partners are listed below. If you have any questions about where our materials go, you can read more on our blog or send us an email.

Dedicated to a local circular economy.

Not only are all of our downstream partners thoroughly trusted and certified, but most are located in the tri-state area as we focus primarily on keeping resources local. Sixty percent are in the OKI region and within 100 miles of the Hub.

Also, thirty percent of our partners are nonprofits which primarily reuse our items and materials to serve those in need.

Partner Location

Downstream Partners

Battery Recyclers of America

Material
Batteries (alkaline, nickel, lithium)
Result
Alkaline: asphalt, sun screen
Nickel: golf clubs, cookware
Lithium: industrial applications
Location
Dallas, Texas
More info
batteryrecyclersofamerica.com
Blue Jeans Go Green

Material
Denim (95% cotton minimum)
Result
Pet beds, insulation, sustainable packaging
Location
Cary, North Carolina
More Info
bluejeansgogreen.org
Brightmark

Material
#2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, #6 PS, #7 OTHER, and No # rigid plastics (including unwrapped straws and utensils, bicycle helmets, gas cans and liquid pesticide containers), flexible film, food and colored EPS (styrofoam), flexible foam and sheets.
Result
Recycling into fuels and plastic materials
Location
Ashley, Indiana
More info
brightmark.com
Read the Hub Blog post
Cirba Solutions

Material
Lithium batteries
Result
Lithium carbonate (a raw material that can be reused in numerous industrial applications)
Location
Wixom, Michigan
More info
cirbasolutions.com
Cincinnati Animal Care

Material
Cardboard tubes, prescription pill bottles
Result
Reuse
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
cincinnatianimalcare.org
Close the Loop

Material
Unusable office supplies (pens, pencils, markers, etc.), unusable binders, beauty and personal care items, unusable eyewear and eyewear cases.
Result
Recycling
Certifications
ISO 9001:2023, ISO 14001:2023, ISO 45001:2023, Ecovadis Silver Rating, Responsible Recycling (R2)
Location
Hebron, Kentucky
More info
closetheloopusa.com
Curie Environmental Services

Material
Ionization smoke detectors
Results
Recycled materials and proper disposal of hazardous materials
Location
Albuquerque, NM
More info
www.curieservices.com
D6 Inc.

Material
#1 PET transparent thermoforms
Result
Recycling
Location
Sulphur Springs, TX
More info
www.d6inc.com
Dress for Success: Cincinnati

Material
Women's professional style footwear in very good to excellent condition

Result
Reuse by women in need
Location
Cincinnati, OH
More info
dfscincy.org
Eco Development

Material
Clean white EPS (styrofoam)
Result
Recycling
Location
Mason, OH
More info
www.ecoenergydevelopment.com
First Alert/Resideo

Material
Photoelectric smoke detectors
Result
Recycling of raw materials
Location
Aurora, Illinois
More info
Resideo Sustainability
Got Sneakers?

Material
Athletic shoes in any condition
Result
Both reuse and recycling
Location
Miami, Florida
More info
gotsneakers.com
GoZero

Material
#7 PLA rigid plastic
Result
Recycling
Location
Zanesfield, Ohio
More info
gozero.org
GreenDisk

Material
CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes, video tapes, floppy disks, ink and toner cartridges, and electronic media cases
Result
Reuse and recycling
Location
Issaquah, WA
More info
greendisk.com
White paper
IT Supply Solutions

Material
Printers, flat-panel displays (flatscreen TVs/monitors), CPUs, and mixed electronics
Result
Reuse and recycling
Location
Florence, Kentucky
Certifications
R2 Certified
More info
itsupplysolutions.com
Lighting Resources

Material
Light bulbs and ballasts
Result
Glass, metal, and phosphorus powder are recycled into raw materials for manufacturing; mercury is recycled and used for medical or industrial applications; hazardous materials are disposed of properly
Location
Greenwood, Indiana
Certifications
DOT-SP 20498
More info
lightingresourcesinc.com
Lumberjack Pallet Recycling

Material
Broken wood pallets
Result
Rebuilt and reused pallets
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
lumberjackpallets.com
Matthew 25 Ministries

Material
Cleaned and sanitized #5 PP pill bottles, wrapped straws, wrapped utensils, small medical supplies, reusable 3-ring binders, and prescription glasses.
Result
Reuse for those in need
Location
Blue Ash, Ohio
More info
m25m.org
New Life Furniture Bank

Material
Assorted household electronics (dropped off at the Hub as “broken” and repaired by our Tinker Team)
Result
Reuse for those in need
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
nlfurniture.org
NexTrex

Material
Store drop-off soft flexible plastics
Result
Composite decking
Location
Winchester, Virginia
More info
nextrex.com
Read the Hub Blog post
Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen

Material
Plastic shopping bags, wrapped utensils, and coffee cups with lids, etc.
Result
Use for those in need
Location
Cincinnati, OH
More info
ourdailybread.us
RecycleForce

Material
CRT TVs, electric toothbrushes, electric razors, mixed electronics, car seats.
Result
Recycled raw materials
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Certifications
RIOS:2016 (Recycling Industry Operating Standard) ID 1020560 / Indiana E-Waste Registered Recycler ID 49-21EW / Universal Waste Handler EPA #INR000139148
More info
recycleforce.org
River Metals Recycling

Material
All metals, cables and cords, and refrigerant-containing items.
Result
Recycling of raw materials
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
rmrecycling.com
Ronald McDonald House Charities

Material
Aluminum can tabs
Result
Recycling (Profits benefit families of RMHC)
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
rmhcincinnati.org
Rumpke

Material
Tires, inner tubes
Result
Recycling
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
Rumpke.com
Soles 4 Souls

Material
Non-athletic shoes in good condition
Result
Reuse by those in need
Location
Old Hickory, Tennessee
More info
soles4souls.org/
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank (COVERD)

Material
Unused period products and diapers
Result
Use by those in need
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
More info
coverdgc.org
Terracycle

Material
We send more 30+ different collections to TerraCycle. Read about all the TerraCycle collections on our What We Take Through TerraCycle collection page.
Result
Recycle
Location
Trenton, New Jersey
More info
terracycle.com
Read the Hub Blog post
The Crayon Initiative

Material
Broken and used crayons
Result
Recycling and eventually reuse for those in need
Location
Danville, California
More info
thecrayoninitiative.org
Tri State Escrap

Material
X-rays, vapes, and e-cigarettes.
Result
Recycling of raw materials
Location
Cleves, Ohio
More info
tristateescrap.com