Microwave Recycling in South Bend, IN

Microwaves are on the electronics list at the county HHW center at 828 Kerr Street, which takes them free from St. Joseph County residents.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in South Bend

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · South BendNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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St. Joseph County Household Hazardous Waste Center (Kerr Street)Drop-off · 828 Kerr St., South BendSt. Joseph County residentsFree
Where
828 Kerr St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon; open year-round
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
St. Joseph County Household Hazardous Waste Site (Mishawaka, seasonal)Drop-off · outside South Bend · 1105 E Fifth St., MishawakaSt. Joseph County residentsFree
Where
1105 E Fifth St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Hours
Tue-Sat 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; closed December until April 1
Cost & rules
Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

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Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

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Indiana rules

A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)

More Indiana rules (7)

Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab)
IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Source: IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab)
IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)
Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Source: IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Accepted Hazardous Waste Materials (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
- Hazardous waste drop-off at 828 Kerr St. and 1105 E Fifth St. is for St. Joseph County residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
- Electronics from businesses and institutions are accepted only by prior arrangement; county residents may deliver electronics during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
Fees (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
- All electronics are accepted free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronic Disposal (opens in new tab) · St. Joseph County
- Microwaves are on the district's list of accepted large electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
- IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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