Goshen Recycling
Recycling Center in Goshen, Indiana
About This Location
The Goshen Recycling Center at 802 N. Indiana Ave. is permanently closed. The City of Goshen announced the closure on September 11, 2025, citing continual misuse, illegal dumping, and budget constraints tied to Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1. Goshen residents inside city limits now receive biweekly curbside recycling through Borden Waste-Away, and the city has published a list of alternative drop-off options for those outside the service area.
Status Update
This location appears to be closed. Permanently closed. The City of Goshen announced the permanent closure of the Indiana Avenue Recycling Center on September 11, 2025, after a July suspension, citing illegal dumping, misuse, and budget constraints. City residents receive biweekly curbside recycling through Borden Waste-Away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Goshen Recycling Center still open?
No. The City of Goshen permanently closed the recycling drop-off center at 802 N. Indiana Ave. The closure was announced on September 11, 2025, following a suspension earlier that summer. Do not bring materials to the site.
Why did the Goshen Recycling Center close?
City officials cited continual misuse and illegal dumping at the site, along with growing financial challenges and budget constraints tied to Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1. Officials described the closure as the most fiscally responsible decision at the time.
Where can Goshen residents recycle now?
Residents inside the city limits receive biweekly curbside recycling through Borden Waste-Away. For drop-off, the City has pointed residents to Tri-Power Recycling in Elkhart (cardboard, Styrofoam, and paper) and Republic Services' Green Tech facility in South Bend (cardboard only).
Did the center accept glass and cardboard before it closed?
Before closure the center accepted mixed paper, cardboard, catalogs, phone books, wax-coated cartons, and glass bottles and jars. None of these are accepted there now, since the site is permanently closed.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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