Fort Wayne Biosolids Handling Facility

Recycling Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana

📍 6202 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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📞 +1 260-427-5535 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Fort Wayne Biosolids Handling Facility at 6202 Lake Ave is a municipal wastewater infrastructure site that processes sewage treatment byproducts — it is not open to the public for recycling drop-off.

What this location Accepts

We could not independently confirm the full list of materials this location accepts. Please contact them directly before visiting.

What they do not accept

✕ Household recyclables (no public drop-off)
✕ Electronics / e-waste (no public drop-off)
✕ Scrap metals (no public drop-off)
✕ Yard waste (no public drop-off)
✕ Hazardous household waste (no public drop-off)

Programs & events

  • Fort Wayne Biosolids Land Application Program — Processed biosolids are applied to agricultural land as a soil amendment; program is managed by City Utilities and is not open to public participation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off recyclables at the Fort Wayne Biosolids Handling Facility?

No. This facility is a municipal wastewater infrastructure site that processes sewage treatment byproducts — it is not open to the public and does not accept any recycling drop-offs. For curbside recycling or drop-off options in Fort Wayne, contact City Utilities at 260-427-5535 or visit the City of Fort Wayne's website.

What are biosolids and why does Fort Wayne have a facility for them?

Biosolids are nutrient-rich solids separated from wastewater during sewage treatment. Fort Wayne's facility processes these byproducts through digestion and dewatering, then applies the treated material to agricultural land as fertilizer under EPA and Indiana state regulations. It is a regulated industrial operation, not a community recycling program.

Where can Fort Wayne residents recycle electronics, metals, or household items?

Fort Wayne residents can contact the City of Fort Wayne Utilities department at 260-427-5535 for curbside recycling schedules, or visit the City's website for information on drop-off events, e-waste collection, and household hazardous waste programs.

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Contact & Location

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6202 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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City / State
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 12–6 PM

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