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Vanderburgh County Tox-Away Day (Fall 2026)

Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District / City of Evansville in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Location: Former Roberts Stadium parking lot (enter on E. Franklin St. behind Swonder Ice Arena), Evansville, IN
Hours: 8:00 am-noon
Who can use it: Vanderburgh County households only; no businesses
Cost: Not listed by the source
Appointment: Not stated
Phone: 812-436-7800

Official page ↗Directions ↗

Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Vanderburgh County Solid Waste District / City of Evansville at 812-436-7800 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)Motor oil; oil filters; oil-based paint; automotive batteries; automotive fluids; solvents; paint thinner; gasoline; pesticides; herbicides; household chemicals; antifreeze; photographic chemicals; pool chemicals; fluorescent bulbs; medicines; propane tanks; smoke detectors; fire extinguishers; rechargeable batteries; tires

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Latex paint; appliances; electronics; controlled substances

Limits

The source does not list quantity limits.

Rules and residency

Who can use itVanderburgh County households only; no businesses

Note from the sourceThe spring 2026 Tox-Away Day was March 28.

Map

Open in Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

Nearby alternatives

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

Posey County Tox-Away Day (Mt. Vernon Recycling Center)
Permanent drop-off · 21 mi away · 1010-1098 Lower New Harmony Rd., Mount Vernon, IN 47620
Who can use it: Households only
Spencer County Solid Waste District Office Problem Waste Drop-off
Permanent drop-off · 26 mi away · 918 E. County Road 800 N., Chrisney, IN 47611
Dubois County Solid Waste Management District Process Center
Permanent drop-off · 40 mi away · 1103 S. County Road 350 W., Jasper, IN 47546
Who can use it: Dubois County residents, agencies, organizations and small businesses
Perry County Solid Waste Cannelton Center (chemical and hazardous material drop-off)
Permanent drop-off · 42 mi away · 508 N. 2nd St., Cannelton, IN 47520
Knox County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site
Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 810 S. 17th Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
Who can use it: Knox County residents
City of Washington Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off · 50 mi away · 304 E. Oak St., Washington, IN 47501

All programs in Vanderburgh County →

FAQ

Who can use Vanderburgh County Tox-Away Day (Fall 2026)?

Vanderburgh County households only; no businesses

Is it free?

The official source does not list fees. Call 812-436-7800 to confirm.

Do I need an appointment?

The source does not say. Call 812-436-7800 to check.

Can I bring old paint?

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

Can I bring batteries?

Accepted: automotive batteries. Accepted: rechargeable batteries.

What will they turn away?

Latex paint; appliances; electronics; controlled substances

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

Coordinates: OpenStreetMap Nominatim (Roberts Park, Evansville, the former Roberts Stadium site). See something out of date? Report a correction.