Convenience centerVerified October 2026
Westside Recycling Center
Westside Recycling Center is a convenience center (citizen drop-off site) in Monroe County, IN, listed under Bloomington. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. It is listed for 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 | 341 N Oard Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County, IN |
| Website | wastereductiondistrict.com |
| Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pm |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Access | Run by the county, city or a waste 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
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
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
- 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
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 Westside Recycling Center?
341 N Oard Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Westside Recycling Center?
Westside 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 Westside Recycling Center open to the public?
Run by the county, city or a waste district. Call if you are hauling for a business.
When is Westside Recycling Center open?
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 7 am to 6 pm.
What other convenience centers are near Westside Recycling Center?
Ellettsville Recycling Center in Ellettsville (4.1 mi), Southside Recycling Center in Bloomington (4.7 mi) and Northeast Recycling Center in New Unionville (6.2 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Bloomington?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Ellettsville Recycling Center, about 4.1 miles away.
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