Dumps NearbyConvenience centerVerified October 2026
Southside Recycling Center
Southside Recycling Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Bloomington, IN, in Monroe County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and mattresses. Monroe County has 14 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 400 W Dillman Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County, IN |
| Website | wastereductiondistrict.com |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pm |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Scrap metal, Mattresses, batteries, motor oil |
| Not accepted | loose trash, carpeting, tires, clothing |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: wastereductiondistrict.com, wastereductiondistrict.com, wastereductiondistrict.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Monroe County
- 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
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other convenience centers nearby
- 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
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 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
More in Monroe County
All 14 drop-off sites in Monroe County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Southside Recycling Center?
400 W Dillman Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Southside Recycling Center?
Southside Recycling Center is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal and mattresses. Not accepted: loose trash, carpeting, tires and clothing.
Is Southside Recycling Center open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Southside Recycling Center open?
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pm.
What other convenience centers are near Southside Recycling Center?
Westside Recycling Center in Bloomington (4.7 mi), Ellettsville Recycling Center in Ellettsville (8.3 mi) and Northeast Recycling Center in New Unionville (9.2 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Bloomington?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is South Walnut Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 2.4 miles away.
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