St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District

Recycling Center in South Bend, Indiana

📍 828 W Kerr St, South Bend, IN 46601
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About This Location

The St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District operates a permanent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection site at 828 W Kerr St in South Bend, giving county residents a free, year-round place to drop off hard-to-dispose items. Residents can bring household chemicals, electronics, batteries (including car batteries), and mercury-containing light bulbs at no cost; tires and some paint carry a small fee. A second HHW site operates in Mishawaka at 1105 E 5th St. Service is for St. Joseph County households, not businesses.

What St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District Accepts

✓ Household chemicals (Pesticides, herbicides, poisons, corrosives and mercury accepted at no cost.)
✓ Paints and solvents (Paints, stains and solvents accepted; latex paint may carry a per-can charge.)
✓ Batteries (Household and car batteries accepted at no cost.)
✓ Electronics (Electronics accepted free of charge during regular business hours at the HHW sites.)
✓ Fluorescent / mercury light bulbs (Mercury-containing light bulbs accepted at no cost.)
✓ Waste oils and lubricants (Motor oil and lubricants accepted.)
✓ Tires (Tires without rims accepted from county residents; a limited number free, then a per-tire fee applies (confirm current limit and fee).)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires

What they do not accept

This is a household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off for county residents, not a commercial or business waste facility. Business/commercial quantities are not accepted. Confirm acceptance of any unusual item by phone before hauling.

Fees

  • Tires (over the free allowance) — Per-tire fee after the free resident allowance (confirm current amount)
  • Latex paint — Per-can charge may apply (confirm current amount)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Service is for St. Joseph County households only. Household chemicals, batteries, electronics and mercury bulbs are free; tires and some paint carry a fee. Businesses and commercial waste are not accepted.

Programs & events

  • Permanent HHW drop-off
  • Free electronics recycling
  • Tox-Away collection events

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does St. Joseph County charge to recycle electronics?

No. Electronics are accepted free of charge from county residents during regular business hours at the 828 W Kerr St site in South Bend and the 1105 E 5th St site in Mishawaka.

Can anyone use the household hazardous waste site, or only county residents?

The HHW service is for St. Joseph County households only. Businesses and commercial waste are not accepted.

What are the South Bend HHW site hours?

The 828 W Kerr St site is open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; closed Sunday.

Can I drop off tires here?

Yes, county residents can bring tires without rims. A limited number are free each year and additional tires carry a per-tire fee. Call 574-235-9971 to confirm the current allowance and fee before hauling.

Are household and car batteries accepted?

Yes. Household batteries and car batteries are both accepted at no cost, along with mercury-containing light bulbs and household chemicals.

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Contact & Location

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Address
828 W Kerr St, South Bend, IN 46601
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Website
sjcindiana.com
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City / State
South Bend, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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