Adams County Solid Waste Management District Drop-off
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Adams County Solid Waste Management District in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana.
- Address
- 3775 North 200 East, Decatur, IN 46733
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm (gate closes 3:50 pm); Saturday 8:00 am-noon (gate closes 11:45 am); closed some Saturdays and holidays
- Who can use it
- Residential loads; check in with the office
- Cost
- Paint, chemicals, used oil and antifreeze: no charge for residents (check in with the office first)
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 260-724-9971
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Adams County Solid Waste Management District at 260-724-9971 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- –Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- –Propane
- –Pesticides
- –Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Paint; household chemicals; used oil; antifreeze; fluorescent lamps; electronics
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itResidential loads; check in with the office
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 2260 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818Who can use it: Allen County residents only; businesses must call first
- Permanent drop-off · 32 mi away · 517 S. 300 W., Huntington, IN 46750Who can use it: Huntington County residents; businesses and non-profits by pre-approved appointment only
- Permanent drop-off · 43 mi away · 3939 South Garthwaite Road, Gas City, IN 46933
- Permanent drop-off · 44 mi away · 2115 East State Road 32, Winchester, INWho can use it: Randolph County residents only
- Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 1101 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992
- Permanent drop-off · 48 mi away · 701 East Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303Who can use it: Delaware County residents; household-generated waste only (no commercial, industrial or agricultural waste)
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FAQ
Who can use Adams County Solid Waste Management District Drop-off?
Residential loads; check in with the office
Is it free?
Paint, chemicals, used oil and antifreeze: no charge for residents (check in with the office first)
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 260-724-9971 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Paint.
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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