Recycling centerVerified October 2026
Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area)
Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area) is a recycling and drop-off center in Vanderburgh County, IN, listed under Evansville. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: yard waste & brush. It is one of 15 drop-off sites we list in Vanderburgh County.
| Address | 2121 Wimberg Road, Evansville, IN 47720 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Vanderburgh County, IN |
| Phone | (812) 963-9098 |
| Website | evansville.in.gov |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm Enter from N. St. Joseph Ave. at the sign, then take the first left to the free recycling service area. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush, cardboard, plastics #1-7, aluminum cans, steel cans, paper |
| Not accepted | glass, household trash |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: evansville.in.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Vanderburgh County
- Evansville residents who pay for trash service on their water bill get free heavy trash (bulky item) curbside pickup, as often as every two weeks (not during fall leaf collection, November through mid-December). Apartments, mobile home communities, businesses and county residents are not eligible; schedule through Republic Services at (800) 886-3345. Source
- Household hazardous waste is collected at free Tox-Away Days held in spring and fall, open to Evansville and Vanderburgh County households only (no businesses). Electronics and tire recycling days are held separately. Check the Solid Waste Management office at (812) 436-7800 for current dates. Source
Before you go
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Laubscher Meadows LF Landfill
- Evansville Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
- Henderson Landfill Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Vanderburgh County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off
- Posey County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility Hazardous waste drop-off
More in Vanderburgh County
All 15 drop-off sites in Vanderburgh County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area)?
2121 Wimberg Road, Evansville, IN 47720.
What can I drop off at Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area)?
Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area) is listed for yard waste & brush. Not accepted: glass and household trash.
Is Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area) open to the public?
Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee, as far as our sources show.
Is Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area) free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Laubscher Meadows Landfill (free recycling area) open?
Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm. Enter from N. St. Joseph Ave. at the sign, then take the first left to the free recycling service area..
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Evansville?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Vanderburgh County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 4.6 miles away.
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