Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Monroe County, IN
In Monroe County, IN you can take waste to 14 sites we know of (5 transfer stations and drop-off centers and 6 hazardous waste drop-offs). Most people here live in or around Bloomington. For 5 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Transfer stations & drop-off centers (5)Household hazardous waste (2)Yard waste & compost (4)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (3)
County rules
- The Waste Reduction District runs a pay-as-you-throw Orange Bag program for county residents without city curbside pickup or a private hauler: trash must be in special orange bags (no loose trash) and is dropped at the four rural recycling centers during open hours. Orange bags are not accepted at South Walnut. Source
- Free bulky item disposal is offered to Monroe County residents only, on a monthly rotation at the rural recycling centers. Only listed items are accepted (furniture, mattresses, area rugs, bathroom fixtures, large toys and similar); carpeting and metal items are not. No unloading help is provided and businesses, landlords, churches, schools and haulers are excluded. Source
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Monroe County
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hoosier Disposal & Recycling Transfer station
Household hazardous waste in Monroe County
- South Walnut Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Tue-Sat: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Car/light truck tire (off rim): $4Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metalAppliances
- Monroe County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-offHousehold hazardous wasteTires
Yard waste & compost in Monroe County
- Dash Round Compost Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Good Earth Compost and Mulch Compost & yard waste site
- Green Earth Recycling & Composting Compost & yard waste site
- Topsoil Composting Service Compost & yard waste site
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Monroe County
- Bloomington Iron & Metal INC Scrap metal yard
- Bloomington Iron & Metal INC Scrap metal yard
- Jb's Salvage INC. Scrap metal yard
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Monroe County?
Ellettsville Recycling Center (Ellettsville), Northeast Recycling Center (New Unionville), Southside Recycling Center (Bloomington) and Westside Recycling Center (Bloomington) and 1 more take household trash or bulky items.
Where do I take paint and chemicals in Monroe County?
Household hazardous waste goes to Ellettsville Recycling Center, Northeast Recycling Center and South Walnut Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
How much does the dump cost in Monroe County?
South Walnut Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility: car/light truck tire (off rim) $4. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Monroe County?
See the pages for hazardous waste, electronics, tires, yard waste and scrap metal in Monroe County below.
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