Northwest Indiana Solid Waste

Recycling Center in Monticello, Indiana

📍 1017 O Connor Blvd, Monticello, IN 47960
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About This Location

The Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District (NWISWD) coordinates recycling and waste reduction across multiple northwest Indiana counties, with its White County program headquartered at the recycling center on North 6th Street in Monticello.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastics #1 PETE (soda bottles)
✓ Plastics #2 natural HDPE (milk jugs)
✓ Plastics #2 colored HDPE (soap bottles)
✓ Glass – brown, green, and clear
✓ Newspaper
✓ Office paper
✓ Magazines
✓ Corrugated cardboard
✓ Aluminum and tin/steel cans
✓ Motor oil (up to 5 gallons)
✓ Oil filters
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Car batteries
✓ Household batteries
✓ Freon appliances (refrigerators, freezers, A/C, dehumidifiers) – $20 fee
✓ Non-freon appliances (stoves, water heaters, washers, dryers) – free
✓ E-waste (computers, TVs, copiers, fax machines, scanners, cell phones) – free, limit 3 with ID

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What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous household waste (paint, chemicals, pesticides)
✕ Tires
✕ Motor oil over 5 gallons per visit
✕ More than 3 pieces of e-waste per visit

Fees

  • Freon-containing appliances — $20 each
  • Non-freon appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, water heaters, small appliances) — Free
  • E-waste (computers, TVs, etc.) — Free — limit 3 per visit, ID required

Programs & events

  • Business Cardboard Pickup — NWISWD offers free corrugated cardboard pickup for local businesses for a minimal startup fee.
  • Multi-County Waste Reduction — NWISWD serves White, Newton, Pulaski, and Jasper counties with recycling coordination and public education programs.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What county does the Northwest Indiana Solid Waste District serve in Monticello?

NWISWD serves <strong>White County</strong> from the Monticello location at 426 N. 6th St. The district also operates programs in Newton, Pulaski, Jasper, and other northwest Indiana counties.

Are there any fees to use the NWISWD recycling center in Monticello?

Most materials are free. The only fee is <strong>$20 per appliance</strong> that contains freon (refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, dehumidifiers). All other appliances and e-waste are free.

Does NWISWD accept motor oil and antifreeze in Monticello?

Yes — used motor oil (up to 5 gallons per visit), oil filters, and antifreeze are all accepted free of charge during regular business hours.

Is the NWISWD recycling center open on Saturdays?

Only on the <strong>first Saturday of each month</strong>, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The center is closed all other Saturdays and Sundays.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1017 O Connor Blvd, Monticello, IN 47960
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Website
nwiswd.org
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City / State
Monticello, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 1st Saturday of month only, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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