INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) recently announced one recycling drop-off location on the city’s far east side will be removed at the request of the property owner. The recycling location at the Kroger located at 10450 East Washington Street closed Nov. 19.
Signs have been installed at this location to inform residents that the site has closed and explain how to find a different recycling location. An additional recycling box has been added to the nearest existing drop-off recycling site at John Marshall Community High School, 10101 E. 38th Street. Multiple potential replacement sites have already been identified in the nearby area. Indy DPW will announce site additions to the community drop-off recycling program as they are finalized.
Any property owners interested in hosting a new recycling drop-off location should contact the Indy DPW recycling team at: sustainindy@indy.gov. Site proposals for a new recycling location should have space approximately 80 feet long by 40 feet wide to accommodate the roll-off boxes, plus plenty of extra clearance for vehicle access.
Residents are reminded that drop-off locations across the city are for disposing of recyclable materials only. All materials should be loose when placed in the recycling box. Bagged recyclables cannot be processed as plastic bags can get caught in the machinery and put employees at risk of potential hazards during the sorting process. The following materials are accepted at the community drop-off recycling sites free of charge:
• All colors of glass
• No.1 and No. 2 plastic containers (no Styrofoam or plastic bags)
• Aluminum, tin, and steel beverage and food cans
• Newspapers, broken down cardboard, paper, and magazines
Items must be dry and clean of any food waste. Hazardous waste and many electronics can be recycled at one of the City’s ToxDrop locations. Visit indy.gov/activity/hazardous-waste-dropoff-sites for dates, times and locations of ToxDrop sites throughout the city. A list of acceptable items is available on the site as well.
Indianapolis residents are reminded that illegal dumping, or leaving trash, furniture, hazardous waste, debris, or any other non-recyclable material at these sites, is prohibited and carries fines up to $2,500. Illegal dumping threatens human health and the environment, costs resources to clean up, and threatens the future viability of a community recycling drop-off location. Leaving recyclable materials that cannot fit into the box on the pavement is also considered illegal dumping.
For a map and address information of other drop-off recycling locations visit indy.gov/agency/office-of-sustainability.