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Hazardous Materials Recycling

For all residents living within Rush County, the RCSWMD provides disposal of hazardous materials, tires, electronics, styrofoam and sharps containers. The Tox-Away Center is located at 217 S. Smiley Ave, Rushville, IN.

The hours of operation are Saturday, 8:00am-12:00pm (noon), the very first Saturday of the Month.

Hazardous Materials include household chemicals, garage chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. (We do not accept latex, water-based paint. Paint can be disposed of in the trash if it is dried and in solid form.)

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Acceptable Items

Accepted at the Tox-Away Center

  • Oil-based paint or stain

  • Rechargeable Batteries

  • Vehicle Batteries

  • Flammable liquids and solids

  • Acids

  • Poisons

  • Household Chemicals

  • Sharps Containers - Fill and exchange for new container

  • Styrofoam- Must be Clean

  • Alkaline Batteries

  • Children's Car Seats- Wust be free of fabric and straps

  • Fluorescent Bulbs

Unaccepted Items

What Items Can NOT Be Recycled?

  • Latex Paint (Paint can be dried and disposed of in the trash.)

  • Medication (see below for recycling)

You Should Know:

Medication Disposal

A permanent drop box is located at CVS, 101 W. 1st St., Rushville. The box is available during regular business hours.

Empty medication containers can be recycled.

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