Columbus Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Columbus, Indiana

📍 720 S Mapleton St, Columbus, IN 47201
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About This Location

The Columbus Recycling Center at 720 S. Mapleton Street is operated by the Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District. It uses a two-sort system where cardboard is kept separate from all other commingled recyclables, and it also takes residential electronics, scrap metal, worn-out U.S. flags, and household hazardous waste through its Tox-Away program for Bartholomew County residents. Televisions and computer monitors are accepted for a fee, while projection TVs are directed to the landfill instead.

What Columbus Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Cardboard (sorted separately) (Two-sort system requires cardboard to be separated from other recyclables.)
✓ Commingled recyclables (Paper, plastics, metals, and glass accepted commingled (all together) in the second sort.)
✓ Residential electronics / e-waste (Residential e-waste accepted; business e-waste is not.)
✓ Scrap metal (Items such as hangers, siding, and satellite dishes accepted.)
✓ Worn U.S. flags (Collection box for U.S. flags no longer in usable condition.)
✓ Rechargeable and automotive batteries (Ni-Cad, Ni-MH, lithium-ion, cell phone, and automotive batteries via Tox-Away.)
✓ Cell phones (Accepted through the Tox-Away household hazardous waste program.)
✓ Motor oil, cooking oil, and other oils/fluids (Includes motor, cooking, hydraulic/gear oil, transmission, power steering, brake fluid, and diesel/kerosene via Tox-Away.)
✓ Oil filters (Accepted (excluding gasoline filters) via Tox-Away.)
✓ Propane and helium cylinders (Propane cylinders (excluding gas-grill-sized tanks) and helium tanks via Tox-Away.)
✓ Fire extinguishers (Accepted through the Tox-Away program.)
✓ Ink cartridges (Accepted through the Tox-Away program.)
✓ Televisions and computer monitors (Accepted for a $20 fee each.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Business / commercial electronic waste
✕ Projection televisions
✕ Gasoline filters
✕ Gas-grill-sized propane tanks

Tox-Away household hazardous waste is for Bartholomew County residents only; businesses must use private service providers. Business electronics and projection TVs are not accepted.

Fees

  • Televisions and computer monitors — $20 each

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · General recycling is open to the public. The Tox-Away household hazardous waste program is for Bartholomew County residents only, not businesses or Small Quantity Generators. No appointment needed; HHW accepted during regular hours.

Programs & events

  • Tox-Away household hazardous waste
  • Compost
  • U.S. flag collection

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Columbus Recycling Center's hours?

The center at 720 S. Mapleton Street is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekend hours are not listed.

How do I sort my recycling here?

The center uses a two-sort system. Cardboard must be kept separate, and everything else (paper, plastics, metals, and glass) goes in together as commingled recyclables.

Does it cost anything to recycle a TV or computer monitor?

Yes. Televisions and computer monitors are accepted for a $20 fee each. Projection TVs are not recycled here and are directed to the landfill instead.

What can I bring to the Tox-Away program?

Tox-Away accepts household hazardous waste from Bartholomew County residents, including rechargeable and automotive batteries, cell phones, motor and cooking oils, oil filters (not gasoline), fire extinguishers, propane and helium cylinders, and ink cartridges. It is for residents only, not businesses.

Can businesses drop off electronics or hazardous waste?

No. Only residential electronics are accepted, and the Tox-Away hazardous waste program serves Bartholomew County residents, not businesses or Small Quantity Generators. Businesses must use private service providers.

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Recycling Centers Near Columbus

Contact & Location

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Address
720 S Mapleton St, Columbus, IN 47201
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Website
bcswmd.com
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City / State
Columbus, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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