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South Walnut Recycling Center and Hazardous Materials Facility

3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401

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Plan your visit

Operator
Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
Hours
Tue-Sat 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Monroe County only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

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

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Preparation: Clean and dry; not in bags.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Taken as scrap metal.

Washers and dryers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Taken as scrap metal.

Exercise equipment

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Taken as scrap metal.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon appliance$20.00 each
  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Must be empty of food and trash.

Televisions

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for televisions
Item with screen larger than 7 inches$20.00 each
  • Monroe County residents only.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Laptops and monitors (screens over 7 inches) cost $20 each; screenless electronics are not charged that fee.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Screens over 7 inches cost $20 per item.

Paint

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for paint
Non-reusable latex paint, 1 gallon or smaller$7.00 each
  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Oil-based and other non-latex paints and stains are free; usable latex can be donated free.

Tires

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for tires
Car/light truck tire off rim$4.00 each
Car/light truck tire on rim$11.00 each
  • Monroe County residents only.
  • Limit: Up to 5 tires per visit.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

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

  • Monroe County residents only.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · City of Bloomington
    • The City says the Monroe County district recycles electronics free year-round at all its facilities for county residents, with a $20 per item fee for items with a 7-inch or larger screen. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Locations (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • South Walnut Location: 3400 South Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47401; Tuesday-Saturday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • The Hazardous Materials facility at 3400 S. Walnut St. is open Tuesday-Saturday 7:30-5:30; phone 812-349-2848. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Freon appliances such as fridges and freezers are accepted at South Walnut only for $20 each and must be empty. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Usable latex paint is free to donate; non-reusable latex costs $2.25 per quart, $7 per gallon, $36 per 5-gallon container; all other paints and stains are free for county residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires from Monroe County residents are accepted at South Walnut only, up to 5 per visit: car/light truck tires $4 off rim, $11 on rim; not for businesses or out-of-county residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Car and light truck tires on rim cost $11 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Lead-acid vehicle batteries and household batteries (alkaline, lithium, lithium ion and others) are accepted; small household batteries at all locations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FAQs (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • Recycling center users must be Monroe County residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted Recycling Items (opens in new tab) · Waste Reduction District of Monroe County
    • All district locations accept clean, dry cardboard and paperboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All locations take scrap metal including microwaves (glass plate removed), washers/dryers and exercise equipment, but no freon appliances. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Items with screens larger than 7 inches and freon appliances must go to the South Walnut HHW and cost $20 per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • South Walnut also takes electronics, electronics with screens (TVs, monitors, laptops) and freon appliances (fridges, freezers). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Small electronics without a screen that have a cord or use batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.

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