Johnson County Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Franklin, Indiana
About This Location
The Johnson County Recycling Center at 2250 North Graham Road is the main drop-off facility for the Johnson County Recycling District, a government district created in 1991. It relocated to the Graham Road site in 2025. Beyond everyday bottles, cans, and paper, the center takes a wide range of hard-to-recycle items including household hazardous waste, electronics, compostable food scraps, plastic film, and expired medication. The center is closed to the public on Mondays.
What Johnson County Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Tires · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
HHW is limited to Johnson County residents and roughly a trunk load per address per month; businesses must use other providers.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Household hazardous waste drop-off is restricted to Johnson County residents (not businesses or Small Quantity Generators); general recycling is open to the public. No appointment required.
Programs & events
- Household Hazardous Waste drop-off
- Sharps exchange
- K-12 education & workshops
- Document shredding events
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Johnson County Recycling Center's hours?
The center is closed to the public on Mondays, open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It also closes on county government holidays and may close in severe weather.
Can I drop off household hazardous waste for free?
Yes, Johnson County residents can drop off household hazardous waste during regular hours. The service is for residents only (not businesses or Small Quantity Generators) and is limited to roughly a trunk load per resident address per month.
Does the center take TVs and computer monitors?
The main recycling center page lists televisions and computer monitors as not accepted at the drop-off. The district handles those items separately, so contact the district at 317-738-2546 for the current TV and monitor program and any fees.
Can I recycle plastic bags and bubble wrap there?
Yes. The center accepts plastic film including plastic bags, bubble wrap, and store or ice bags, which typically cannot go in curbside carts.
Do I need to be a Johnson County resident?
General recycling is open to the public, but the free household hazardous waste drop-off is restricted to Johnson County residents and is not available to businesses.
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