INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (Indy DPW) announced the removal of the community recycling drop-off site at the Kroger located at 11101 Pendleton Pike.
City staff will continue ongoing conversations to further expand recycling options, including a forthcoming structured drop-off recycling collaboration, for community members in Marion County, especially in the downtown, west side, and east side areas.
Additional local recycling information, including information on the City’s goals to make solid waste options more accessible and convenient for all Marion County residents and how to subscribe for biweekly curbside recycling pickup, can be found at indy.gov/recycle.
Community members are reminded that drop-off locations across the city are for disposing of household recyclable materials only and commercial use of the sites is prohibited. The City appreciates the existing recycling site hosts in the program and the work required to maintain the properties. The City also appreciates those community members attempting to recycle correctly amidst others choosing to take advantage of the recycling sites as illegal dumping grounds. The future longevity of each drop-off site is contingent upon the public utilizing it for its intended purpose.
Public drop-off sites remaining include:
• Washington Square Mall, 10280 E. Washington St.
• Center Township Trustee Office / Julia Carson Government Center, 300 E Fall Creek Parkway N Drive
• Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr.
• Beck Service Center, 6025 Madison Ave.
• Kroger (Franklin and Southport), 8130 E. Southport Rd.
• Broad Ripple Park, Evanston Ave Entrance, 6350 Evanston Ave.
• Kroger (E. 71st and Binford), 5810 E. 71st St. Rear of the store, access via the east lot
All materials must be loose, clean, and dry and all cardboard boxes must be flattened before placing in a recycling bin. Bagged recyclables cannot be processed as plastic bags get caught in machines and put employees at risk of potential hazards during the sorting process. Items that can be accepted for recycling include: all colors of glas, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs (no Styrofoam, plastic bags, or plastic film), aluminum, tin, and steel beverage and food cans; newspapers, broken down cardboard boxes, paper, and magazines.
Illegal dumping threatens human health and the environment, costs public 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.
