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About This Location

RecycleForce, a certified nonprofit e-waste recycler at 816 N Sherman Drive in Indianapolis, has diverted over 100 million pounds of electronics from landfills since 2006 while providing paid job training to returning citizens.

What this location Accepts

✓ Electronics — anything with a cord (computers, TVs, phones, tablets, etc.)
✓ Styrofoam (EPS foam)
✓ Plastics
✓ Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous)
✓ Televisions and monitors (fee applies)
✓ Refrigerant-bearing appliances (refrigerators, AC units — fee applies)
✓ HVAC equipment (fee applies)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Paint
✕ Household hazardous waste (HHW)

Fees

  • Televisions and monitors — Fee charged (exact amount not published — contact for current rates)
  • Refrigerant-bearing appliances and HVAC equipment — Fee charged (covers refrigerant recovery — contact for current rates)

Programs & events

  • Workforce Development — RecycleForce employs returning citizens in paid job-training positions processing e-waste, providing stable employment and vocational skills.
  • Secure Data Destruction — Hard drives are physically destroyed following RIOS:2016 guidelines, providing documented chain-of-custody data security.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly do I drop off electronics at RecycleForce?

The public drop-off is at the southwest corner of the building at 816 N Sherman Drive. Drive up and honk your horn — a RecycleForce employee will come out to assist you with unloading.

Is there a fee to drop off a television?

Yes. Televisions and monitors carry an environmental processing fee, as do refrigerators, air conditioners, and other refrigerant-bearing equipment. Most other electronics are accepted free of charge. Contact RecycleForce at (317) 532-1367 for current fee amounts.

Does RecycleForce accept Styrofoam?

Yes — RecycleForce accepts Styrofoam (EPS foam) for recycling, making it one of the few places in Indianapolis where this material is accepted. Drop off during regular business hours at the SW corner entrance.

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Contact & Location

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Address
816 N Sherman Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
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City / State
Indianapolis, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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