Large appliances (fridges, washers, dryers, stoves, AC units) are mostly steel and are valuable to scrap yards. Units with refrigerant (fridges, freezers, AC) must have the freon professionally recovered first.

In Indiana we list 21 appliances drop-off locations across 21 cities, with the most in Anderson, Bluffton Rd Fort Wayne, Broad St New Castle, Cicero and E 300 S Lagrange. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Appliances Drop-Off Locations in Indiana

Neal Scrap Metals Llc

📍I Ave New Castle · 1711 I Ave, New Castle, IN 47362
📞+1 765-529-4184
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4 PM
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Kendallville Iron & Metal

📍Kendallville · Inc., 243 E Lisbon Rd, Kendallville, IN 46755
📞+1 260-347-1958
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Omnisource Corporation

📍Meyer Rd Fort Wayne · 1430 Meyer Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
📞+1 260-422-6914
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Junk King Greenwood

📍N 200 E Whiteland · 7382 N 200 E, Whiteland, IN 46184
📞+1 317-922-1816
🕐Today: 6:30 AM–10 PM
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Lagrange County Convenience Center - Niswmd

📍E 300 S Lagrange · 0530 E 300 S, LaGrange, IN 46761
📞+1 260-463-3306
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Henry County Solid Waste Management District

📍Broad St New Castle · 1121 Broad St, New Castle, IN 47362
📞+1 765-529-1691
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Upstate Metal Recycling

📍Bluffton Rd Fort Wayne · 11400 Bluffton Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46809
📞+1 260-747-2000
🕐Today: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Green Recycling Solutions

📍E Wallace St Fort Wayne · 1021 E Wallace St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803
📞+1 260-969-0280
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Advantage Recycling

📍In 32 Crawfordsville · 5601 IN-32, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
📞+1 765-362-3280
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Brown County (Indiana) Solid Waste Management District

📍Nashville · 176 Old State Rd 46, Nashville, IN 47448
📞+1 812-988-0140
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Rochester Iron & Meta

📍E Lucas St Rochester · 1552 E Lucas St, Rochester, IN 46975
📞+1 574-223-4300
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Lewis Salvage Corporation

📍White Industrial Dr Warsaw · 1961 White Industrial Dr, Warsaw, IN 46580
📞+1 574-267-6781
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Monroe County Solid Waste - The District

📍S Walnut St Bloomington · 3400 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
📞+1 812-349-2020
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
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Clarks Recycling Inc.

📍Huntington · 100 Hitzfield St, Huntington, IN 46750
📞+1 260-356-8314
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Newco Recycling

📍Anderson · 1515 E 22nd St, Anderson, IN 46016
📞+1 765-644-6649
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Kc Recycling

📍Warsaw · 220 S Union St, Warsaw, IN 46580
📞+1 574-372-3087
🕐Today: 12–4 PM
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Newco Metals Inc

📍Pendleton · 7268 SR 13, Pendleton, IN 46064
📞+1 317-485-7721
🕐Today: 7 AM–4:15 PM
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Ace Scrap Metal Dumpsters And Demolitions

📍Cicero · 1715 E 226th St, Cicero, IN 46034
📞+1 317-758-5495
🕐Today: 8 AM–4:30 PM
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Grant County Recycling Center

📍Gas City · 3939 S Garthwaite Rd, Gas City, IN 46933
📞+1 765-677-6044
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Tipton County Solid Waste Management & Recycling

📍Tipton · 814 Development Dr, Tipton, IN 46072
📞+1 765-675-9006
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Metro Recycling

📍Griffith · 1501 E Main St, Griffith, IN 46319
📞+1 219-922-1830
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Recycling Appliances in Indiana: What to Know

🧊 Fridges, freezers & AC
Contain refrigerant that must be recovered by a certified tech — often a small fee.
🧺 Washers, dryers & stoves
Mostly steel; scrap yards and many transfer stations take them, sometimes free.

How to Prepare Appliances

  • Appliances with freon (fridge/freezer/AC) usually need certified refrigerant recovery — ask about the fee.
  • Many scrap yards take freon-free metal appliances at no charge.
  • Secure or remove doors from old fridges for safety.

Appliances Recycling FAQ — Indiana

Which Indiana cities have the most appliances drop-off locations?

The most appliances drop-offs are in Anderson (1), Bluffton Rd Fort Wayne (1), Broad St New Castle (1), Cicero (1) and E 300 S Lagrange (1). In total we list 21 locations across 21 Indiana cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle appliances in Indiana?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Indiana directory. Scrap-metal yards are often the best option for metal appliances; utilities sometimes run fridge buy-back programs. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off appliances?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put appliances in my curbside bin?

Usually no — appliances typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all appliance recycling locations by city, the full Indiana recycling directory, or appliances recycling in New Jersey, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina.