Clark County Recycling
Recycling Center in Charlestown, Indiana
About This Location
Clark County Recycling District (CCRD) operates the county's recycling programs from 112 Industrial Way in Charlestown, Indiana. It runs both curbside cart service for residents of Sellersburg, Jeffersonville and Clarksville and a network of drop-off locations across the county — including sites in Memphis, Henryville, New Washington, Starlight and Borden. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, aluminum and metal cans, plastic jugs, bottles, containers and cups (no straws), and glass bottles and jars. The district charges a yearly recycling fee and also runs community programs such as a scholarship.
What Clark County Recycling Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The district's curbside/drop-off program covers standard recyclables (paper, cardboard, cans, plastic containers, glass). Plastic straws are explicitly excluded. Other materials (electronics, HHW, etc.) are not confirmed for this program — check with the district for special-material options.
Fees
- Curbside recycling (Sellersburg, Jeffersonville, Clarksville) — $34.00 yearly recycling fee
- Drop-off (unincorporated areas) — $17.00 yearly fee
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Serves Clark County residents. A yearly recycling fee applies ($34 curbside / $17 drop-off). For free recycling-cart pickup promotions, a driver's license with current address is required and appointments are needed. Multiple drop-off locations across the county (Memphis, Henryville, New Washington, Starlight, Borden) plus the Charlestown office.
Programs & events
- Curbside cart recycling
- Drop-off locations
- CCRD Scholarship Program
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle with Clark County Recycling District?
Paper, cardboard, aluminum and metal cans, plastic jugs, bottles, containers and cups (no straws), and glass bottles and jars — through either curbside carts or county drop-off sites.
Is recycling free in Clark County?
No. There is a yearly recycling fee: $34.00 for curbside service in Sellersburg, Jeffersonville and Clarksville, and $17.00 for drop-off in unincorporated areas.
Where are the Clark County recycling drop-off locations?
In addition to the Charlestown office at 112 Industrial Way, there are drop-off sites in Memphis, Henryville, New Washington, Starlight and Borden.
Can I recycle plastic cans in Indiana for money?
Indiana has no bottle-deposit (container-redemption) law, so the district's program does not pay cash per container. Your recyclables are collected through the curbside/drop-off service for the yearly fee instead.
Do I need to be a resident to use the service, and are straws accepted?
The service is for Clark County residents, and a driver's license with current address is required for cart pickup. Plastic straws are not accepted even though other plastic containers are.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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