Tox-away                               Recycle

1st Saturday of every month  8 a.m.-Noon            225 Smiley Avenue     Transfer Center

Note:  Commingled recycling drop-off has started up as of Feb. 1st (Food grade glass), plastic bottles, beverage cans, paper and cardboard, labels may be left on glass, plastic & cans. Recycle may be dropped off Monday thru Friday 8am to 12:00 closed for lunch 12:00 – 12:30 then reopens 12:30 until 4:00 pm

NO PLASTIC BAGS OF ANY TYPE ALLOWED IN RECYCLE BINS

Drop Off Recycling Area Open

The recycling drop-off area for all Rush County residents is located at the Smiley Avenue Disposal Center (at the south end of Smiley Avenue).  Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. . If you have questions or concerns, call 765-938-1342 or 765-932-6400.

Recycling is a Managed Resource System

Recycling becomes very confusing when different groups accept different items and in different ways.  Why doesn’t everyone recycle in the same ways?

How to Sort Recycling

Click for a list of what to recycle and what not to recycle and how to sort materials for recycling

What do I do with...?

It is very important to read product labels to know the chemical content and heed any warnings regarding proper usage.  Click for help on how to properly dispose of anything and everything. There are over 350 items listed alphabetically.