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Johnson County Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Johnson County Recycling District in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana.

Address: 2250 North Graham Road, Franklin, IN 46131
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm; Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm; closed Monday and county holidays
Who can use it: Johnson County residents only; no businesses
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 317-738-2546

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Johnson County Recycling District at 317-738-2546 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)Oil-based paint; stains; aerosol cans; automotive fluids; pool chemicals; hazardous cleaners; herbicides; pesticides; smoke detectors; flammable liquids; rechargeable batteries; button batteries; power tool batteries; NiCd batteries; lithium-ion batteries; lead-acid batteries; fluorescent tubes

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; water-based stains; sharps; propane tanks; fire extinguishers; compressed gas tanks; alkaline batteries; CFLs; televisions; computer monitors

Limits

Quantity limitsOne trunk load per household per month; labeled containers only; fuel only in approved fuel containers; fluorescent tubes up to 4 feet, 16 per month

Rules and residency

Who can use itJohnson County residents only; no businesses

Note from the sourceNo appointment needed.

Map

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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.

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FAQ

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

Johnson County residents only; no businesses

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 317-738-2546 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 317-738-2546 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: Oil-based paint. Not accepted: Latex paint.

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: rechargeable batteries. Accepted: button batteries. Accepted: power tool batteries. Accepted: NiCd batteries. Accepted: lithium-ion batteries. Accepted: lead-acid batteries. Not accepted: alkaline batteries.

What will they turn away?

Latex paint; water-based stains; sharps; propane tanks; fire extinguishers; compressed gas tanks; alkaline batteries; CFLs; televisions; computer monitors

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

Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Non_Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction.