09/01/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS SET OUT FOR DISPOSAL
A reminder to residents: If you are placing an old refrigerator, freezer, or similar appliance outside for disposal or pickup, please make sure the doors are removed or that the hinges, latches, or other hardware that could allow someone to become trapped inside have been removed.
Ohio Revised Code § 3767.29 prohibits leaving an abandoned refrigerator or similar airtight or semi-airtight container in an area accessible to children when it could allow a child or other person to become confined inside.
This is an important safety precaution, especially with children who may be playing or walking through the neighborhood.
The easiest and safest option is to remove the doors completely before placing the appliance outside.
Thank you for helping us keep our community safe!