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Dearborn County Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana.

Address: 10700 Prospect Lane, Aurora, IN 47001
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm; Wednesday 9:00 am-6:00 pm (drive-thru hours)
Who can use it: Dearborn County residents (pressurized cylinders accepted from residents only)
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 812-926-9963

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District at 812-926-9963 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)Fertilizers; pesticides; herbicides; rodent poisons; aerosols; oil-based paint; stain; varnish; paint thinner; paint stripper; acetone; adhesives; pool chemicals; propane cylinders; motor oil; oil filters; antifreeze; brake fluid; transmission fluid; car wax; solvents; spray paint; mercury switches; refrigerants; degreasers; sealants; gasoline; kerosene; household cleaners; drain cleaners; mercury thermometers; fire extinguishers; helium tanks; oxygen tanks

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; 55-gallon drums

Limits

Quantity limitsContainers of 5 gallons or smaller; no 55-gallon drums; propane cylinders limit 2; containers are not returned

Rules and residency

Who can use itDearborn County residents (pressurized cylinders accepted from residents only)

Note from the sourceCall ahead about unlabeled or highly dangerous items.

Note from the sourceConflict: The page lists drive-thru hours once as Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 7 am-3 pm and once as Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7 am-3 pm (Wednesday 9 am-6 pm both times).

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Nearby alternatives

Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.

SEIRD Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (Jefferson County Recycling Center)
Permanent drop-off · 29 mi away · 6556 N. Shun Pike Road, Madison, IN 47250
Who can use it: Residents of the counties SEIRD serves (Jefferson County year-round; other district counties may also use this site)
Rush County Tox-Away Center
Permanent drop-off · 48 mi away · 217 S. Smiley Ave., Rushville, IN 46173
Who can use it: Rush County residents
Jackson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Seymour Department of Public Works)
Permanent drop-off · 52 mi away · 765 F Avenue, Seymour, IN
Who can use it: Jackson County residents
Bartholomew County Tox-Away (Columbus/Bartholomew Recycling Center)
Permanent drop-off · 53 mi away · 720 S. Mapleton St., Columbus, IN 47201
Who can use it: Bartholomew County residents only
New Paris Pike Landfill Residential Recovery Area (household hazardous waste)
Permanent drop-off · 57 mi away · 5242 New Paris Pike, Richmond, IN 47374
Who can use it: Richmond Sanitary District customers only
Shelby County Recycle Center Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Permanent drop-off · 57 mi away · 1316 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Who can use it: Shelby County residents

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FAQ

Who can use Dearborn County Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off?

Dearborn County residents (pressurized cylinders accepted from residents only)

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 812-926-9963 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 812-926-9963 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: oil-based paint. Accepted: paint thinner. Accepted: paint stripper. Accepted: spray paint. Not accepted: Latex paint.

What will they turn away?

Latex paint; 55-gallon drums

Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

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