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Elkhart County Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection

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

Address
Elkhart County Correctional Facility (County Road 7 near County Road 26; enter from County Road 7), Elkhart, IN
Hours
First Saturday of every month, 8:00 am-3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Who can use it
Not stated by the source
Cost
Not listed by the source
Appointment
Not stated
Phone
574-522-2581
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Elkhart County Landfill / Elkhart County Solid Waste Management District at 574-522-2581 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)Floor care products; furniture polish; metal polish; nail polish; antifreeze; brake fluid; gasoline; kerosene; transmission fluid; windshield washer fluid; motor oil; glue; mineral spirits; oil-based paint; spray paint; paint thinner; paint stripper; rust remover; varnish; wood preservative; fungicides; insecticides; weed killer; rodent poison; household cleaners; gun cleaning solvent; mothballs; lighter fluid; pool chemicals; medications; sharps; mercury; CFLs; rechargeable batteries; lithium batteries; car batteries

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Tires; electronics; microwaves; refrigerators; freezers; latex paint; alkaline batteries

Limits

Quantity limitsLiquids up to 5 gallons per item

Rules and residency

The source does not state residency rules.

Map

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FAQ

Who can use Elkhart County Monthly Household Hazardous Waste Collection?

The source does not state residency rules. Call 574-522-2581 before you go.

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 574-522-2581 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 574-522-2581 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

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

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: lithium batteries. Accepted: car batteries. Not accepted: alkaline batteries.

What will they turn away?

Tires; electronics; microwaves; refrigerators; freezers; latex paint; alkaline batteries

Last checked Wed, Oct 28, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources: Coordinates: OpenStreetMap (intersection of County Road 7 and County Road 26, Elkhart County; the listing gives the facility by those roads). See something out of date? Report a correction.