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Recycling drop-off center

East Central Recycling (East Central Indiana Solid Waste District)

701 East Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
East Central Indiana Solid Waste District
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon (closes to the public 30 minutes early)
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Delaware County, Madison County, Grant County only. Businesses: not accepted.

What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Washers and dryers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Fees for tires
Tire over the 6-tire limit, off rim$5.00 each
Tire over the 6-tire limit, on rim$7.00 each
  • Delaware County residents; household waste only.
  • Car and light pick-up tires only, without rims for the free allowance.
  • Limit: 6 tires per year free.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Delaware County residents; household waste only.
  • Accepted as household hazardous waste ("certain paints"); call 765-282-1900 if unsure.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Delaware County residents; household waste only.
  • Car batteries are listed as household hazardous waste.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Preparation: Break boxes down.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Trash Pickup Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
    • Broken-down cardboard boxes can be dropped off at East Central Recycling's roll-off recycling dumpster during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Technology and Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
    • Old electronics can be dropped off at East Central Recycling free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronics such as printers, computer monitors, televisions, microwaves and anything with a plug are accepted during business hours (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-noon). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large white appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers can be taken to East Central Recycling to be recycled free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
    • Delaware County residents can bring up to 6 car or light pick-up tires a year free; tires over the limit cost $5 off-rim and $7 on-rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires over the six-tire limit cost $5.00 off-rim and $7.00 on-rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
    • Household hazardous waste drop-off is free for all Delaware County residents for waste generated at the residence; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Household hazardous waste includes certain paints, stains and varnishes, car batteries, motor oil and pesticides. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • East Central Recycling is at 701 East Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303; phone 765-282-1900. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; closes to the public a half hour before listed closing times. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Waste (opens in new tab) · East Central Indiana Solid Waste District
    • The district's special waste programs are only for residents of Madison, Delaware and Grant counties; ID may be required and fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.

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