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Recycling in Elkhart County, IN

What Elkhart County itself runs: 2 landfills, sites and programs covering 8 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Elkhart County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

Elkhart County Landfill

County landfill at 59530 County Road 7, Elkhart, IN 46517 (unincorporated Concord Township). Takes tires and electronics for a per-item fee.

Open to everyone

Elkhart County monthly household hazardous waste drop-off

First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility (entrance off County Road 7, near County Road 26).

Cities and towns in Elkhart County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (9)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Elkhart County Landfill
    • Household hazardous waste is collected the first Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Elkhart County Correctional Facility near County Roads 7 and 26. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Oil-based and aerosol paints are accepted, up to 5 gallons per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex paint is not accepted; absorb it and put it in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Rechargeable, lithium and car batteries are accepted; alkaline batteries go in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires are not taken at HHW days; bring them to the landfill for $4 (passenger), $10 (semi) or $40 (tractor). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic waste such as computers, TVs, VCRs, copiers and printers is accepted at the landfill for $10.00 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Microwaves can be brought to the landfill for a fee or put in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · Elkhart County Landfill
    • Appliances with coolant (refrigerators, freezers) may be disposed of only with a certified refrigerant reclamation form. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Drop-off rates are $30 up to 1000 lbs for Elkhart County and adjacent counties, and $100 per ton for all other locations. Checked October 26, 2026.

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