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About This Location

South Side Landfill is a solid-waste disposal facility serving Indianapolis for over 50 years — it is a landfill, not a public recycling drop-off center.

What this location Accepts

✓ Household solid waste
✓ Office and food-service waste
✓ Construction and demolition debris
✓ Tires (fees apply)
✓ White goods / appliances (fees apply)
✓ Asbestos waste (commercial)
✓ Treatment sludge and remedial wastes (commercial)

Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances

What they do not accept

✕ Recyclables for diversion — this is a landfill, not a recycling facility
✕ Hazardous household waste (HHW) — contact City of Indianapolis for HHW events
✕ Free drop-off of any material — all disposal is fee-based

Fees

  • Passenger car load — $21
  • Solid waste — $25.50–$26.50 per cubic yard
  • Tires (depending on size) — $17–$205
  • White goods / appliances — $73.50–$157.50

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Side Landfill a recycling center?

No. South Side Landfill is a solid-waste disposal facility — materials brought here go to landfill, not recycling. Indianapolis residents seeking free curbside or drop-off recycling should contact the City of Indianapolis Solid Waste District or visit indy.gov.

Can I bring a carload of trash to South Side Landfill, and what does it cost?

Yes, residential customers can bring a passenger-car load for $21. Commercial and industrial loads are priced by volume at $25.50–$26.50 per cubic yard. Tires and white goods carry separate fees.

Does South Side Landfill accept hazardous household waste?

No. Hazardous household waste (paint, batteries, pesticides, etc.) is not accepted at this landfill. The City of Indianapolis hosts periodic HHW collection events — check indy.gov for the current schedule.

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Contact & Location

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Inc., 2561 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46221
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City / State
Indianapolis, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tuesday 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
Wednesday 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
Thursday 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
Friday 5:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday 5:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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