Northwest Community Recycling Dropoff

Recycling Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana

📍 2 Recovery Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
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About This Location

Allen County's staffed Northwest drop-off on Fort Recovery Road accepts seven material streams — paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, steel, and plastics — free of charge for all Allen County residents, Tuesday through Saturday.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard (flattened, no packing materials)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown, blue)
✓ Paper (all kinds — newspaper, office paper, magazines)
✓ Paperboard (cereal boxes and similar)
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs, and containers
✓ Steel cans

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags or materials placed in trash bags
✕ Plastic caps and lids (program discontinued January 2024)
✕ Bubble wrap, foam, or packing materials inside cardboard
✕ Household hazardous waste
✕ Electronics (separate ACDEM HHW events)
✕ Items left outside staffed hours (considered illegal dumping)

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste Events — ACDEM hosts separate HHW collection events for paints, chemicals, and electronics; call 260-449-7878 or visit allencounty.in.gov for dates

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Northwest drop-off still at 2 Recovery Rd, or has it moved?

As of January 2024, the Northwest site at 2 Fort Recovery Rd was confirmed to be unaffected by the ACDEM site changes that year. A different ACDEM site near Carroll Road was relocated in April 2026 due to illegal dumping — that is a separate facility. Verify the current address at allencounty.in.gov/468 or call 260-449-7878 before visiting.

Does the Northwest drop-off accept glass?

Yes. The Northwest Community Recycling Drop-off accepts glass bottles and jars in clear, green, brown, and blue colors. Glass must be clean and empty.

Do I have to be an Allen County resident to use this drop-off?

This site is operated by the Allen County Department of Environmental Management and is free for Allen County residents and nonprofits. Contact ACDEM at 260-449-7878 to confirm current residency requirements.

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Contact & Location

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2 Recovery Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
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Fort Wayne, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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