Recycling Centers in Huntington, IN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Huntington, Indiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Huntington, Indiana. This directory lists 4 facilities serving the Huntington area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Huntington: A Local Guide
Huntington, the seat of Huntington County in northeastern Indiana, offers residents several distinct recycling and reuse options. The most straightforward public drop-off for everyday recyclables is the City of Huntington Drop-Off Recycling Center at 1201 W Park Dr (260-358-4886), which accepts mixed plastics (#3–#7), aluminum and steel cans, flattened cardboard, newspapers, office paper, magazines, and glass bottles. Hours run Monday and Friday 7am–3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am–6pm, and the second Saturday of each month 8am–noon.
For residents wanting to donate reusable goods and give clothing, furniture, or housewares a second life, Dream Center Thrift Store at 501 N Jefferson St (260-366-3641) accepts gently used items on behalf of the Indiana Dream Center's non-profit outreach programs. This is a thrift and donation store — not a recycling facility — but it diverts goods from landfill while funding community programs.
Northstar Recycling at 1819 W Park Dr is a commercial-oriented operation whose public drop-off status could not be confirmed; call before visiting. The Whitley Environmental Recycling Dropoff listing in Huntington also lacks a verified street address — Whitley Environmental's main base is in Columbia City, about 17 miles away. For confirmed public scrap-metal recycling, Clark's Recycling at 100 Hitzfield St (260-356-8314) is the go-to local yard.
Huntington County residents seeking electronics recycling or household hazardous waste disposal can check the Indiana IDEM website or contact neighboring resources in Fort Wayne (about 30 miles west) and Bluffton (about 20 miles south), where the Wells County Recycling Center at 702 W Wabash St handles e-waste through OmniSource. More recycling locations across Indiana are listed in our statewide directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Huntington
Where can I recycle cardboard, cans, and plastic bottles in Huntington, Indiana?
The City of Huntington Drop-Off Recycling Center at 1201 W Park Dr (260-358-4886) accepts flattened cardboard, mixed plastics #3–#7, aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles and jugs, glass, and paper. It is open Monday and Friday 7am–3pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10am–6pm, and the 2nd Saturday 8am–noon.
Does the Dream Center Thrift Store in Huntington accept electronics or batteries as donations?
Dream Center Thrift Store at 501 N Jefferson St focuses on clothing, furniture, housewares, books, and toys. Electronics and batteries are not typically accepted at thrift stores. For e-waste disposal, check the Wells County Recycling Center in Bluffton (702 W Wabash St) or Fort Wayne recycling options.
Where can I sell scrap metal or a junk car in Huntington, IN?
Clark's Recycling Inc. at 100 Hitzfield St (260-356-8314) is the confirmed local scrap metal and junk-vehicle buyer in Huntington. Call for current hours and accepted materials.
Is Northstar Recycling on W Park Dr in Huntington open to the public?
Public access for Northstar Recycling at 1819 W Park Dr could not be confirmed. Northstar Recycling Company primarily serves commercial manufacturers. Call ahead before visiting, and if unavailable use the city drop-off center at 1201 W Park Dr or Clark's Recycling at 100 Hitzfield St.