INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) removed the community recycling drop-off site at Brookside Park, 3500 Brookside Parkway S Drive.
Signs have been installed at the Brookside Park location to inform residents that the site has closed and explain how to find a different recycling location. The nearest recycling site to Brookside Park is Old City Hall, 202 N Alabama Street.
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 must be loose, clean, and dry and all cardboard boxes must be flattened before placing in a recycling box. Bagged recyclables cannot be processed as plastic bags get caught in machines 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 boxes, paper, and magazines
Hazardous waste and many electronics can be recycled at one of the City’s ToxDrop locations.
Eastside community recycling locations locally include Garfield Park (2345 Pagoda Dr., Kroger (Franklin and Southport), John Marshall Community HS (10101 E. 38th St.), Washington Square Mall (10280 E. Washington St.).
For a map and address information of other drop-off recycling locations, visit sustain.indy.gov.