Allen County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tox-Tuesday)
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Allen County Department of Environmental Management in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
- Address
- 2260 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
- Hours
- Tuesdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Allen County residents only; businesses must call first
- Cost
- Cash or check only; some items carry a fee (for example vapes and e-cigarettes $1 per pound); cooking oil is free
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 260-449-4433
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Allen County Department of Environmental Management at 260-449-4433 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)Household hazardous products; latex paint; cooking oil; light bulbs; vapes; e-cigarettes; medical sharps
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Electronics
Limits
Quantity limitsUp to 50 light bulbs per visit; no items in garbage bags (use a box or tote)
Rules and residency
Who can use itAllen County residents only; businesses must call first
Note from the sourceEnter via Recovery Road from Lima Road.
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 · 24 mi away · 2320 West 800 South, Ashley, IN 46705Who can use it: Residents of DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble and Steuben counties
- Permanent drop-off · 31 mi away · 3775 North 200 East, Decatur, IN 46733Who can use it: Residential loads; check in with the office
- Permanent drop-off · 31 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 · 36 mi away · 220 S. Union St., Warsaw, IN 46580Who can use it: Kosciusko County residents (businesses pay posted rates)
- Permanent drop-off · 42 mi away · 1101 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992
- Permanent drop-off · 52 mi away · Elkhart County Correctional Facility (County Road 7 near County Road 26; enter from County Road 7), Elkhart, IN
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FAQ
Who can use Allen County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Tox-Tuesday)?
Allen County residents only; businesses must call first
Is it free?
Cash or check only; some items carry a fee (for example vapes and e-cigarettes $1 per pound); cooking oil is free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 260-449-4433 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: latex paint.
What will they turn away?
Electronics
Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
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