Elwood Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Elwood, Indiana

📍 1033 S H St, Elwood, IN 46036
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📞 +1 765-552-7080 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Elwood Recycle Center is the City of Elwood's drop-off recycling site at 1033 S H Street in Elwood, Indiana, run by the city's sanitation department. It accepts common household recyclables along with electronics, household and automotive batteries, and household hazardous waste such as oil, oil-based paint and pool chemicals. The city also runs a curbside recycling program, with applications available at the municipal building or the recycle center.

What Elwood Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Plastics (Household plastic containers (per district guidance, Styrofoam and plastic bags excluded).)
✓ Glass (Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green).)
✓ Metal cans (Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans.)
✓ Electronics (Televisions and other electronics such as computer components, VCRs, radios, CD players, tablets and cameras.)
✓ Batteries (Household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, lantern, button, rechargeable) and lead-acid automotive batteries.)
✓ Household hazardous waste (Oil, oil-based and latex paint, cleaners, mercury, pesticides, solvents, glues and pool chemicals.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Styrofoam
✕ Plastic bags

Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted. Call the center at 765-552-7080 to confirm current accepted items and any limits before hauling, as city programs change.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · City-run drop-off serving the Elwood community. A separate curbside recycling program is available to residents by application (forms at the municipal building foyer, recycle center, clerk's office or utility office).

Programs & events

  • Curbside recycling
  • Household hazardous waste drop-off

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I drop off at the Elwood Recycle Center?

Household plastics, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, electronics including TVs, household and automotive batteries, and household hazardous waste such as oil, paint, cleaners and pool chemicals. Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted.

Does Elwood take old TVs and electronics?

Yes. The recycle center accepts televisions and other electronics such as computer components, VCRs, radios, CD players, tablets and cameras. Call 765-552-7080 to confirm any TV/CRT handling before hauling.

What are the Elwood Recycle Center's hours?

Reported hours are Monday 12:00-5:00 PM, Tuesday through Thursday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM-noon, closed Friday and Sunday. Confirm by phone, as hours are not posted on the city website.

How do I sign up for curbside recycling in Elwood?

The City of Elwood offers a curbside recycling program. Pick up an application at the municipal building foyer, the recycle center, the clerk's office or the utility office.

Can I bring household hazardous waste to Elwood?

Yes. The center accepts HHW including oil, oil-based and latex paint, cleaners, mercury, pesticides, solvents, glues and pool chemicals. Call ahead to confirm quantities and current acceptance.

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Recycling Centers Near Elwood

Contact & Location

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Address
1033 S H St, Elwood, IN 46036
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Website
elwood-in.com
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City / State
Elwood, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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