Jennings County Recycle Center

Recycling Center in North Vernon, Indiana

📍 4800 IN-3, North Vernon, IN 47265
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About This Location

The Jennings County Recycle Center sits at 4800 State Road 3 in North Vernon (behind the county garage) and is part of the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD). Its bins are set up for commingled recycling, and the site also houses a free SEIRD Reuse Center where all items are free. Fluorescent tubes and bulbs are the only household hazardous waste taken during normal hours; full HHW is collected at twice-yearly events in April and August.

What Jennings County Recycle Center Accepts

✓ Commingled recyclables (Bins are set up for commingled recycling (mixed paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastics))
✓ Fluorescent tubes and bulbs (Only HHW item accepted during normal business hours)
✓ Motor oil (5 gallon limit)
✓ Household hazardous waste (event days) (Cleaning chemicals, oil-based paints and stains, insecticides, herbicides; accepted at twice-yearly events)
✓ Reusable items (Via the on-site SEIRD Reuse Center)

Related recycling guides: Household Hazardous Waste · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

Aside from fluorescent tubes/bulbs and the motor-oil drop-off, household hazardous waste is not accepted during normal hours; bring it to the twice-yearly HHW collection events instead.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in drop-off during operating hours. The co-located SEIRD Reuse Center is open Wed. and Fri. noon-5:00 PM and Sat. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; all reuse items are free.

Programs & events

  • SEIRD Reuse Center
  • Household Hazardous Waste collection events
  • Fluorescent bulb recycling
  • Medication and sharps disposal (off-site)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Jennings County Recycle Center?

The bins are set up for commingled recycling, so mixed recyclables such as paper, cardboard, metal cans, glass and plastics go together. Fluorescent tubes/bulbs and up to 5 gallons of motor oil are also accepted during normal hours.

Can I drop off household hazardous waste any time?

No. During normal hours the center only takes fluorescent tubes and bulbs. Other HHW such as cleaning chemicals, oil-based paints, insecticides and herbicides is collected at twice-yearly events on the 2nd Saturday in April and the 2nd Saturday in August.

Is there a reuse or free-items area?

Yes. A SEIRD Reuse Center is located inside the Recycle Center. It is open Wednesday and Friday noon-5:00 PM and Saturday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, and all items are free.

Where do I dispose of medications or needles?

Non-controlled and controlled medications can be dropped at Jennings County EMS year-round, 24/7, and sharps/lancets are accepted at the Jennings County Health Department, not at the recycle center.

What are the recycle center's hours?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

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Recycling Centers Near North Vernon

Contact & Location

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4800 IN-3, North Vernon, IN 47265
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City / State
North Vernon, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 8 AM-6 PM
Thursday 8 AM-6 PM
Friday 8 AM-6 PM
Saturday 8 AM-4 PM
Sunday Closed

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