Recycling Centers in Marion, IN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Marion, Indiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Marion, Indiana can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Marion: A Local Guide
Marion, the county seat of Grant County in north-central Indiana, offers residents two complementary recycling facilities covering opposite ends of the waste stream. For everyday household recyclables, the go-to is Marion Recycling Center at 1300 N Washington St, operated by Marion Utilities and open free to the public on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 AM to 6 PM. The center accepts pre-sorted, clean, and dry plastics #1, #2, and #5; glass bottles and jars (caps off); aluminum and steel cans; shredded and mixed paper; books; and cardboard. All items must be empty, clean, and dry before drop-off — food residue, Styrofoam, tanglers (hoses and cords), and hazardous materials are turned away. Plastics #3, #4, #6, and #7 are not accepted.
For metals, junk vehicles, and scrap, Newlon Metals, Inc. at 654 S Lincoln Blvd is a full-service ferrous and non-ferrous scrap yard open to both the general public and commercial accounts. The Marion yard is open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM to noon — making it one of the few area scrap yards with consistent Saturday access. Newlon pays market rates for copper, aluminum, brass, lead, car batteries, steel, and cast iron. Prices fluctuate daily with commodity markets; call (765) 662-1305 or check the iScrapApp listing before loading up. Payment is cash. Newlon does not accept electronics, appliances, or household waste — its focus is strictly on metal.
Marion residents who need to dispose of items not covered by either local facility have options in nearby counties. Kokomo to the west has a second Newlon Metals yard (115 W. Monroe St.) with similar hours, along with additional e-waste and household recycling resources. Muncie to the south hosts East Central Recycling at 701 E Centennial Ave. Grant County residents with questions about e-waste, hazardous waste, or bulk disposal events can contact the East Central Indiana Solid Waste District (ECISWD) at eciswd.org, which coordinates district-wide recycling programs across Grant, Blackford, Delaware, Jay, Randolph, and Henry counties.
A practical note for Marion residents: the Marion Utilities Recycling Center's two-day-a-week schedule (Monday and Thursday) is the main public drop-off option for glass in the city — Newlon Metals does not take glass, and curbside recycling carts in Marion do not accept glass. If you miss those two windows, the next opportunity is either the following Monday or Thursday. Check the Indiana recycling directory for additional drop-off locations or upcoming household hazardous waste collection events across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Marion
What days is the Marion Recycling Center open in Indiana?
Marion Utilities Recycling Center at 1300 N Washington St is open on Mondays and Thursdays only, from 11 AM to 6 PM. It is closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Call (765) 664-2391 for questions.
Where can I sell scrap copper or aluminum in Marion, IN?
Newlon Metals, Inc. at 654 S Lincoln Blvd buys copper, aluminum, brass, lead, steel, and other metals from the public. Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM–noon. Prices change daily — call (765) 662-1305 for current rates. Payment is cash.
Does Marion, Indiana have a recycling center that accepts glass?
Yes. The Marion Utilities Recycling Center at 1300 N Washington St accepts glass bottles and jars (caps off, clean) on its drop-off days: Mondays and Thursdays, 11 AM–6 PM. Newlon Metals does not accept glass.
Are there recycling centers near Marion, Indiana?
Kokomo to the west has a Newlon Metals yard and additional recycling resources. Muncie to the south has East Central Recycling. The Indiana recycling directory lists drop-off centers statewide by city and material.