Brown County (Indiana) Solid Waste Management District
Recycling Center in Nashville, Indiana
About This Location
The Brown County Solid Waste Management District runs the county recycling center at 176 Old State Road 46 in Nashville, Indiana. Residents can drop off paper, cardboard, cans, scrap metal, appliances, and electronics, with outside recycling bins available around the clock on weekdays. The District's mission is to keep recyclables out of the landfill and educate the community about waste reduction and reuse.
What Brown County Solid Waste Management District Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The District explicitly does not take used motor oil, gasoline, paints, stains, light bulbs, antifreeze, or household batteries (lead-acid batteries are accepted). It also no longer accepts computer/printer cartridges.
Fees
- Freon appliance recycling — $30 per unit
- TVs and computer monitors (at electronics events) — $20 each
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Office open Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM; outside recycle bins available 24 hours on weekdays, taken in at 3 PM Friday and not out on weekends. Electronics are collected at special events.
Programs & events
- Electronics recycling events
- Solid Waste District Board meetings
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle at the Brown County Recycling Center in Nashville?
The center accepts paper, cardboard, metal cans, scrap metal (aluminum, brass/bronze, steel/iron), appliances, and lead-acid batteries. Electronics such as TVs and monitors are taken at special events.
Does Brown County take paint, motor oil, or household batteries?
No. The District does not accept used motor oil, gasoline, paints, stains, light bulbs, antifreeze, or household batteries. Only lead-acid batteries are accepted. It has also stopped taking computer cartridges.
Is there a fee to recycle appliances or electronics?
Yes for some items. Freon appliances cost $30 per unit to recycle, and TVs and computer monitors are $20 each at electronics recycling events. General recyclables like paper and cardboard are free to drop off.
When can I use the recycling bins at Brown County?
The outside recycle bins are available 24 hours Monday through Friday. They are taken in at 3 PM on Friday and are not out on weekends. The staffed office is open Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM.
Does Brown County recycle electronics like TVs?
Yes, but only at special electronics recycling events, where TVs and computer monitors are accepted for $20 each. Call 812-988-0140 to find the next event date.
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