Broad Ripple Recycling

Recycling Center in Indianapolis, Indiana

📍 6380 Evanston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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About This Location

The Broad Ripple recycling drop-off is one of Indianapolis DPW's free community drop-off sites, located at the Evanston Ave entrance to Broad Ripple Park. It uses dumpster-sized green bins where Indianapolis and Marion County residents can drop off glass, plastic, metal cans and paper, plus a separate bin for flattened cardboard. There is no charge; recyclables are hauled to Republic Services for processing.

What Broad Ripple Recycling Drop-off (Broad Ripple Park) Accepts

✓ Glass bottles and jars (all colors) (Loose, clean and dry)
✓ Plastic bottles, jugs and tubs (Plastics #1, #2 and #5 most reliably recycled)
✓ Aluminum, tin and steel cans
✓ Paper, newspaper, magazines, junk mail and cartons
✓ Cardboard (Must be flattened; separate cardboard-only bin)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags and plastic film
✕ Polystyrene foam (Styrofoam)
✕ Plastic #3 (PVC) and plastic #6

This is an unstaffed curbside-style drop-off for standard household recyclables only; all materials must be loose, clean and dry.

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off — Free

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free drop-off for Indianapolis / Marion County residents. Flatten cardboard; keep recyclables loose, clean and dry.

Programs & events

  • Indy DPW community recycling drop-off

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling free at Broad Ripple Park in Indianapolis?

Yes. Indy DPW's community drop-off bins, including the Broad Ripple Park site at 6380 Evanston Ave, are free to use for Indianapolis and Marion County residents.

What can I put in the Broad Ripple recycling bins?

All colors of glass, plastic bottles/jugs/tubs (#1, #2, #5), aluminum/tin/steel cans, paper and cartons go in the recycling bins, and flattened cardboard goes in the separate cardboard-only bin.

What is not accepted?

No plastic bags or film, no Styrofoam, and no plastic #3 (PVC) or #6. All items must be loose, clean and dry.

Can I recycle cans for money in Indiana?

No. Indiana has no bottle/can deposit, so these drop-off bins do not pay cash. You can donate aluminum cans at scrap-metal buyers, but the city drop-off is a free recycling service, not a buyback.

Who runs recycling in Indianapolis?

The drop-off program is run by the Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Office of Sustainability), with materials processed by Republic Services.

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Contact & Location

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6380 Evanston Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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City / State
Indianapolis, Indiana

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