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About This Location

The ISU Recycling Center, operated by Indiana State University Facilities Management at 447 N. 9th Street in Terre Haute, collects recyclables from the ISU campus and from Wabash Valley households and businesses. It accepts office paper, corrugated cardboard, chipboard, aluminum cans, steel food cans and electronic scrap, but requires that all paper be dry and free of mold and dirt. The center keeps limited hours, opening Monday, Wednesday and Friday only.

What ISU Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Office paper (Must be dry and free of mold and dirt)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Accepted)
✓ Chipboard (Accepted)
✓ Aluminum cans (Accepted)
✓ Steel cans (Scrap steel food cans)
✓ Electronic scrap (Accepted, except e-scrap with lithium-ion batteries)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Glass
✕ TVs
✕ Appliances
✕ Plastic
✕ E-scrap with lithium-ion batteries

The center states it is not currently accepting glass, TVs, appliances, plastic, or any e-scrap containing lithium-ion batteries.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Collects material from the ISU campus and from Wabash Valley households and businesses. All paper must be dry and free of mold and dirt.

Programs & events

  • Community recycling drop-off
  • Electronic scrap recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the public use the ISU Recycling Center?

Yes. The center collects recyclables from the ISU campus and from Wabash Valley households and businesses, so community members can drop off accepted materials during open hours.

What days is the ISU Recycling Center open?

It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is closed Tuesday, Thursday and on weekends.

Does the ISU Recycling Center take TVs or appliances?

No. The center states it is not currently accepting TVs, appliances, glass, plastic, or any electronic scrap containing lithium-ion batteries.

Can I recycle electronics at ISU?

Yes, the center accepts electronic scrap, with one important exception: it will not take any e-scrap that contains lithium-ion batteries.

Are there rules for dropping off paper?

Yes. All paper materials must be dry and free of mold and dirt when you drop them off.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Address
447 N 9th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809
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City / State
Terre Haute, Indiana

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed