Recycling Centers in Indianapolis, IN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Indianapolis, Indiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Find recycling drop-off locations in Indianapolis, Indiana. This directory lists 40 facilities serving the Indianapolis area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Indianapolis: A Local Guide
Recycling in Indianapolis works differently from most big cities: curbside recycling is not automatic. It is a paid subscription that residents sign up for separately from their regular trash service. As of 2026, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) handles subscription curbside recycling, collecting bi-weekly on the same day as trash and providing a 96-gallon rolling cart. The service costs $9.00 per month in 2026 and $9.27 in 2027, billed quarterly by LRS rather than the city. Households can enroll by calling LRS at 317-245-4444.
If you'd rather not pay for curbside pickup, the City of Indianapolis and Marion County operate free recycling drop-off sites at parks and township offices around the county, including Broad Ripple Park, Sahm Park, Riverside Park, Garfield Park and Southwestway Park. These green drop-off bins accept glass of all colors, plastic bottles, jugs and tubs, metal cans, paper and flattened cardboard. Beyond everyday recyclables, the Indianapolis recycling centers listed in our directory include scrap-metal yards, auto salvage, and certified electronics recyclers for materials the bins don't take.
For household hazardous waste and most electronics, the city's ToxDrop program accepts items free of charge from Marion County residents on scheduled Saturdays. ToxDrop handles paint, used motor oil, batteries, light bulbs, aerosols and electronics such as computers and small televisions. Universal, automatic curbside recycling is planned to arrive citywide in 2028, which would fold recycling into standard hauler service. For other cities in the state, see our Indiana recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Indianapolis
Is recycling free in Indianapolis?
It depends on how you recycle. Curbside recycling in Indianapolis is a paid subscription (about $9.00 per month in 2026 through Lakeshore Recycling Systems), not an automatic service. However, you can recycle for free by using the city's drop-off bins at parks and township offices around Marion County, and the ToxDrop program accepts household hazardous waste and electronics at no charge. Browse free options among our Indianapolis recycling centers.
Where can I recycle in Indianapolis?
You have three main choices. First, subscribe to LRS curbside recycling for a monthly fee. Second, use the free City of Indianapolis / Marion County drop-off bins at sites such as Broad Ripple Park, Sahm Park and Riverside Park, which take glass, plastic bottles and jugs, cans, paper and cardboard. Third, visit a specialized facility for metal, electronics or hazardous waste. See the full list of Indianapolis recycling centers for addresses and accepted materials.
What do Indianapolis recycling drop-off sites not accept?
The city's green drop-off bins are for clean, dry containers and paper only. They do not accept plastic bags or film, Styrofoam, food-soiled items, or household hazardous waste. Paint, motor oil, batteries, light bulbs and most electronics must instead go to the city's ToxDrop events, which are free for Marion County residents. For scrap metal, appliances or auto parts, use one of the dedicated yards in our Indianapolis recycling centers directory.
What is the Indianapolis recycling drop-off schedule?
The free community recycling drop-off bins at Marion County parks and township offices are available for residents to use throughout the week. Curbside subscription recycling through LRS is collected bi-weekly on the same day as your trash pickup. The separate ToxDrop hazardous-waste and electronics program runs on scheduled Saturdays (generally the first Saturday at the north location and the second Saturday at the south location, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Check the City of Indianapolis site for current dates, and see nearby options in Indiana.