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Recycling Locations

Recycling plays a crucial role in creating a sustainable environment. Find out where you can recycle in Henry County.

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How To Recycle

Reduce, reuse, recycle. Find out what you can and can't recycle, and discover ways to recycle electronics and more.

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Recycling Guidelines

Show your community that you care by following the guidelines for recycling in Henry County.

Recycle At Any Location

-Newspapers -Magazines -Paperbook Books -Paper -Cardboard (Clean & Dry) -Aluminum & Steel Food & Beverage Cans -Glass Food & Beverage Containers -Plastics: #1 & #2 Only

Recycle At Our Office

1121 Broad St.

-Household Batteries *Drop off location also at NC-HC Public Library and Goodwill -LED, Fluorescent and CFL lightbulbs -Printer ink and toner cartridges -SMALL amounts of household chemicals (EMERGENCY basis only) -Party helium tanks (small) -Sharps -Mercury Thermometers & Thermostats -Plastic Bags & Overwrap Recycle electronics at our office: -Televisions ($5 charge) -Laptops & Desktop Computers -Computer Equipment -Projectors -Fax/Scanners -DVD Players -VCRs -Stereos -Speakers -Soundboards -Video Game Consoles -Mouse/Keyboards -Personal Digital Assistants -Cell Phones & Tablets -MP3/iPods/etc. -Microwaves -Small Kitchen Electrics -Chargers & Electrical Cords

TerraCycle

We are a dropoff location

-​Henry County Solid Waste Management has become a drop-off point for hard-to-recycle items through the TerraCycle program. Our goal is to keep more trash out of landfills by recycling.  Through TerraCycle, we can recycle... -CLEAN mismatched used socks. -ALL BRANDS of used or empty toothpaste tubes and caps, toothbrushes, toothpaste cartons, toothpast outer packaging, and floss containers.  -ALL BRANDS of razor blades, razors, and plastic packaging.

Guidelines

  • We have the right to refuse any materials we feel are unsafe or not following program rules.   

  • Only Henry County residents can use our services.  Materials from large business, contractors, etc. or out of county residents will NOT be accepted. 

  • Proof of residency is required such as a valid driver’s license, tax id form or current utility bill with a form of ID. In the event of family death, proof of homeowner required.

Please save chemicals, oil-based paint, antifreeze, oil, gasoline, large batteries, large appliances, tires, etc. for

TOX-AWAY DAY 

Not everything can find a new life through recycling. Here are non-recyclable items:

  • Household chemicals- chemicals not in the original container and properly labeled.

  • Leaking items- unsorted materials placed in trash bags will not be accepted.

  • Fireworks and Ammunition- check with local law enforcement.

  • Non-hazardous solids- (i.e. salt, grout, cement) are safe to trash at home.

  • Medications- pills should be taken to a pharmacy, liquids can be mixed with kitty litter or coffee grounds, double-bagged, and put in the trash. 

  • Greasy pizza box inserts; used paper plates; paper towels and napkins.

  • Mirrors, ceramic mugs, plates, crystal, incandescent light bulbs, window glass, etc

  • PVC pipe, oil, antifreeze, pesticides, herbicides, and other hazardous waste containers. 

  • No. 3,4,5, 6 Styrofoam containers and materials.  

  • Disposable coffee cups.  K-Cups. 

  • Vinyl siding

  • Partially filled paint, solvent, and oil cans; pesticides, herbicides, and other hazardous waste containers; , etc. (Call our office about disposal.)

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Where can you recycle in Henry County, Indiana?

Lewisville
Lewisville Fire Station, 302 N. Market St. 

Middletown

Behind Municipal Building on 653 Locust St.

Mooreland
Behind (former) grocery store on corner of Mills Street and Cory Street

Mt. Summit

Back of Mt. Summit Park behind old school building at School and Walnut Streets.

New Castle

N.C. Transit Station at South 25th & Broad  (Monday- Friday 8 am- 4 pm)

New Lisbon

Beside Fire Dept./Post Office on Wilbur Wright Rd and 500 S

 

Springport

Across from the Post Office on Main St.

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