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Recycle and Reuse Guide
Locations list is current as of May 2008

 

This listing is constantly expanding/changing!
Please submit additions/corrections to:  tstevens@kibi.org.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

If you don’t see the item you need to recycle, it’s likely there is no local recycling option for that particular item.

However, don’t give up!!! 

Contact the supplier and/or the manufacturer.  It’s very possible that they will have a source listed.  As an added benefit, you have made them aware of your concerns!

 

 

Please remember!
It is always more beneficial to REUSE items
if possible before RECYCLING them!
Please consider donating any usable items to non-profit organizations
like Goodwill, AMVETS, Salvation Army, Rehab Resource…

You can click on the type of item you wish to recycle for more details
or you may print
this list.

Aerosol Cans Aluminum/Steel Cans Antifreeze
Appliances Architectural
Antiques/Salvage
Automotive Batteries
Batteries (household) Books Brass (see Metals)
Bicycles Buckets (5 Gallon) Building Materials (usable)
Cardboard (corrugated) Carpet/Padding Cell Phones
Clothing Computer Equipment
(see Electronics)
Concrete
Copper (see Metals) Electronics Eyeglasses
Furniture/Household Goods Fluorescent Bulbs Glass
Hangers
(wire only)
Hazardous Household Waste Ink-Jet Laser Cartridge Recycling
Junk Mail (see Paper) Lead (see Metals) Magazines (see Paper)
Mercury Devices Metals (ferrous and non) Motor Oil
Newspaper (see Paper) Office Furniture &
Office/School Supplies
Office Paper (see Paper)
Paint Pallets & Skids Paper Board/
Boxboard/Clipboard
Paper Phone Books Plastic (#1 and #2)
Plastic (#1 through #7) Plastic Shopping Bags Power Tool
Chargers/Batteries
Records Refrigerators Sports Equipment
Steel (see Metals) Styrofoam Packaging Peanuts Televisions
(non-working only)
Tires Used Cooking Oil
and Grease
Videos/CD's/DVD's

Vinyl Siding

Wood (used)/Yard Waste
(Composting Options)

Aerosol Cans (empty):
(1) All Recycle Indianapolis drop-off sites; www.kibi.org/recycle

Aluminum/Steel Cans:
(1) All Recycle Indianapolis drop-off sites; www.kibi.org/recycle
*See Also: 
METALS

Antifreeze:
(1) City of
Indianapolis Tox-Drop:  317-327-4TOX (4869), www.recycleindianapolis.org;
(2)
All Indy Lube locations;
(3)
All Jiffy Lube locations – www.jiflube.com;
(4) Retrofit Recycling -
2156 S. Lynhurst Drive, 317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com

Appliances:
(Large household or those with Freon- call for fee information):
(1) Appliance Recyclers of Indiana - 2025 English Ave,  
317-788-8681
(2) Capitol City
Metals - 2210 West Oliver Avenue,  317-264-2222;
(3) NuGenesis - 1611 Hansel Pkwy.,  317-834-8200;
(4) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Drive,
317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com

 

Architectural Antiques/Salvage:
(1) Architectural Antiques of
Indianapolis - 5000 W. 96th St, 317-873-2727, www.antiquearchitectural.com

(2) Habitat for Humanity1011 E. 22nd St, 317-921-2121, www.indyhabitat.org;

(3) Midland Antiques – 907 E. Michigan St, 317-267-9005;

(4) Rehab Resource - 101 S. Parker Ave, 317-637-3701, Will pick up bathtubs, www.rehabresource.org;

(5) Ty’s Architectural Salvage - 317-985-4580; Call for appointment;

(6) White River Architectural Salvage & Antiques - 1325 West 30th St, 317-924-4000, www.whiteriversalvage.com

 

 

Automotive Batteries:
(1) Batteries Plus - 2316 E County Line Road/317-865-7710; 4435 Lafayette Road/317-293-3555; 7325 Pendleton Pike/317-543-9302;1701 E. 116th St./317-575-8300: www.batteriesplus.com; 
(
2) Deka Battery - 918 S Senate, 317-236-6288;
(3) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Dr., 317-381-0628,
www.retrofitcompanies.com

 

Batteries (household):
(1) Batteries Plus - 2316 E County Line Road/317-865-7710; 4435 Lafayette Road/317-293-3555; 7325 Pendleton Pike/317-543-9302; 1701 E. 116th St./317-575-8300: www.batteriesplus.com;
(2)
Marion County Public Libraries (AAA, AA, C, D, 9-V), 317-269-1700. For locations: www.imcpl.lib.in.us  - collection bins located in front lobbies;
(3) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Dr.,
317-381-0628,  www.retrofitcompanies.com

 

Bicycles:

(1) Free Wheeling Project 418 E. 34th St. – Gym entrance off 34th St., inside church, 317-431-7951, Hours: Tues & Thurs 3pm – 6pm & Sat 10am 2pm;

(2) Indy Cycle Specialist 5804 E. Washington St., 317-356-4585

 

Books:
(1) Half Price Books – 8316 Castleton Corner Drive/317-577-0410; 844 N. US 31, Greenwood/317-889-1076: www.halfpricebooks.com;

(2) Marion County Public Libraries, 317-269-1700, All locations, www.imcpl.lib.in.us;
(3) Trinity Recycling - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr.,
317-381-0968

 

Brass:  *See:  METALS

 

Buckets, 5-Gallon:

(1)     Keep Indianapolis Beautiful – Please call 264-7555.

 

Building Materials (usable):

(1) Rehab Resource Inc. – 101 S. Parker, 317-637-3701, www.rehabresource.org;

(2) Habitat for Humanity – 1011 E 22nd St, 317-921-2121, www.indyhabitat.org

 

Carpet/Padding:
(1) Rehab Resource Inc. - 101 S. Parker,
317-637-3701, www.rehabresource.org ;
(2) Trinity Recycling - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr., 317-381-0968;

(3) Padding Onlythey pay for carpet padding per pound:  Carpet Cushions & Supplies – 8418 E 33rd St, 317-897-0437

 

Cell Phones & Accessories:

(1) Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.445 N Pennsylvania St, Suite 910, 317-264-7555, http://www.kibi.org/recycle#cellphone_recycle;

(2) Indiana Recycling Coalition www.indianarecycling.org

 

Clothing:

(1) Gaia Movement – Drop-Off Boxes throughout Marion County - 1-877-651-7870, www.gaia-movement-usa.org;

(2) Goodwill Industries – Donation Pickup Service: 317-524-4353;

(3) Amvets – Donation Pickup Service:  317-353-8140;

(4) Salvation Army – Donation Pickup Service317-638-6585, ext. 100

 

Computers Equipment *See ELECTRONICS

 

Concrete:
(1) Landrum – 1420 W Troy Ave, 317-786-3386, www.landruminc.com

Copper: *See:  METALS

Cardboard (Corrugated):

(1) 96th Street Transfer Station - 4935 Robison Road, 317-872-5492 (M-F/5-5; Sat/5-11);
(2) Circle City Recycling, 3617 Southeastern Ave., 317-356-5491 (M-F 6-6, Sat. 6:30-11:30);
(3) Indianapolis Recycled Fiber – 1775 S. West St., 317-634-7571;

(4) Republic Services – Sam’s Club parking lot, 3015 W 86th St; Eastgate Consumer Mall, southeast parking lot; Broad Ripple Park, Evanston Street entrance

(5) Trinity Recycling – 1947 Stout Field W Dr., 317-381-0968
(6) Republic Services – 832 Langsdale Ave., (21st & MLK) 317-926-5492

 

Electronics:

(1) City of Indianapolis Tox-Drop:  317-327-4TOX (4869);

(2) American Environmental (Corporate Clients) – 8500 Georgetown Rd, 317-871-4091;www.recycleindianapolis.org

(3) Appliance Recyclers of Indiana - 2025 English Ave,  317-788-8681;

(4) Asset Forwarding (Corporate Clients) - 7965 Allison Ave., 317-228-9091,

www.assetforwarding.com;  ;;

(5) Asset Recovery & Recycling (Corporate Clients) – 1417 N. Harding, 317-522-1630;

(6) End Of Life Electronics 11815 Technology Dr. Fishers, drop-offs on Mondays only, 9:00- 6:00pm, 317-849-7314;
(7) Goldsmith Group Inc.(Corporate Clients) - 2107
N Adams, 317-545-4747;;

(8) NuGenesis 1611 Hansel Pkwy., 317-834-8200;
(9) Recycled Computer Systems - 4327 Sellers St.,
317-545-2420;
(10)  Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Drive, 317-381-0628: www.retrofitcompanies.com;
(11) RecycleForce, Inc., 754 N. Sherman Dr., Suite 220
317-532-1367, www.recycleindy.com;
(12) Virtual Scavengers – 55 S. State St, 317-632-0083

 

Eyeglasses:
(1) The Eye Doctors, 3965 W. 106th, 317-875-9339;
(2) Dr. Tavel 1 Hr. Optical Stores www.drtavel.com  for store hours and locations;
(3) Lenscrafters, www.lenscrafters.com for store hours and locations

 

Florescent Bulbs:

(1) Retrofit Recycling 2156 S. Lynhurst Drive, 317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com

 

Furniture/Household Goods:
(1) Amvets – Donation Pickup Service
:  317-353-8140;
(2) Goodwill Industries – Donation Pickup Service
: 317-524-4353;
(3) St. Vincent de Paul
1201 E. Maryland St., 317-687-1006;
(4) The Salvation Army – Donation Pickup Service
317-638-6585, ext. 100

Glass:
(1) All Recycle Indianapolis drop-off sites; www.kibi.org/recycle
(2) Strategic Materials, Inc. – 2550 W. Minnesota St., 317-484-2550 24 hour bin inside gate for glass bottles, jars, and window glass;
(3) First Friends Church, 3030 E Kessler Blvd, behind church

Hangers (Wire):
(1)  Tuchman Cleaners - For locations:  www.tuchmancleaners.com/locations.asp

Hazardous Household Waste:
(1) City of Indianapolis Tox-Drop:  317-327-4TOX (4869); www.recycleindianapolis.org;

(2) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Drive, 317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com

Ink-Jet & Laser Cartridge Recycling:

(1) Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, 445 N Pennsylvania, 317-264-7555;

(2) Cartridge World locations – 5550 W 86th, 317-471-8661, 5969 E 82nd, 317-576-9580; 7225 US 31 South, 317-887-9100;  www.kibi.org/recycle

(3) Ink Heads, 8739 Castle Park Dr., 841-8302;

(4) RecycleForce, Inc., 754 N. Sherman Dr., Suite 220, 317-532-1367

 

Lead *See:  METALS
 

Mercury Devices (Thermometers, etc.):
(1) City of
Indianapolis Tox-Drop:  317-327-4TOX (4869); www.recycleindianapolis.org;

(2) Lighting Resources - 498 Park 800 Dr. Greenwood, 317-888-3889 (fee);

(3) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Drive, 317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com (fee)

 

Metals (ferrous & non):
(1) OmniSource - 2115 S West Street/317-783-2385, 2210 Oliver Ave/317-264-2222, 311 Shelby St/317-634-7175;
(2) SW Industries, Inc. - 2024 Bluff Road, 317-788-4221;
(3) Keystone Recycling – 850 S Keystone Ave, 317-974-1000;
(4) J. Solotken & Company, Inc. - 101 S. Harding St., 317-638-5566;
(5) Farnsworth Metal Recycling, 3602 Farnsworth St, 317-481-8501;
(6) Happy Scrap – 3738 E. 11th,
317-636-6008;
(7) Northside Recycling – 1212 E 25th St
, 317-937-2727


*
Find additional METAL recyclers in Yellow Pages under “Scrap Metal”

 

Motor Oil:
(1) Advance Auto Parts: www.advanceautoparts.com
(2) AutoZone: www.autozone.com;  
(3) Indy Lube: (M-F/9-5) See phone book for locations;
(4) Jiffy Lube www.jiffylube.com;
(5) Tractor Supply Co.: www.tractorsupplyco.com
(6) Valvoline Instant Oil Change:  www.vioc.com;
(7) Wal-
Mart: www.walmart.com

Newspaper:
(1)  Republic Recycling – 832 Langsdale, 317-926-5492, www.therecyclinggroup.com; 
(2) All Recycle
Indianapolis drop-off sites; www.kibi.org/recycle;
(3) Abitibi Paper Retriever Program - for the recycling bin nearest you or call
317-631-2820 or www.paperretriever.com
(4) Indianapolis Recycled Fiber - 1775 S. West Street,
317-634-7571;
(5)
Trinity Recycling - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr., 317-381-0968

Office Furniture & Office/School Supplies:
(1) Teacher’s Treasures – 1800 E. 10th St., 317-264-1758, www.teacherstreasures.org

Pallets & Skids:
(1) A Pallet Company – 1305 Bedford St,
317-687-9020;
(2) Buckingham Pallets – 2202 W. Raymond St.,
317-244-2400;
(3) Container Control – 1354 Sadler Circle W. Dr.,
317-357-8159;
*See ‘Pallets & Skids’ in Yellow Pages for more listings

Paint:
REUSE

(1)  Rehab Resource – 101 S Parker Ave, 317-637-3701,
(2)  Habitat for Humanity – 1011 E 22nd St, 317-921-2121,   www.indyhabitat.org RECYCLE:
(1)  City of
Indianapolis Tox-Drop
:  317-327-4TOX (4869); www.recycleindianapolis.org;

Paper (including junk mail):
(1) Abitibi Paper Retriever Program - for the recycling bin nearest you or call
317-631-2820 or www.paperretriever.com;
(2)
Indianapolis Recycled Fiber - 1775 S. West Street, 317-634-7571;
(3)
Trinity Recycling - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr., 317-381-0968

Paper Board/Boxboard/Clipboard:
(1) Indianapolis Recycled Fiber - 1775 S. West Street, 317-634-7571;
(2) Trinity Recycling - 2025 Stout Field W. Dr.,
317-381-0968

 

Phone Books:
(1)
Indianapolis Recycled Fiber, 1776 S. West St, in green bin marked “Phone Books”. 317-634-7571. (Please do not place in cardboard bin!)

 

Plastics (#1 and #2):
(1) All Recycle
Indianapolis drop-off sites; www.kibi.org/recycle;
(2) Trinity Recycling - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr.,
317-381-0968;

(3) Republic Services 832 Langsdale Ave., 317-926-5492

Plastics (#1 through #7 – no styrofoam):

(1)     Indianapolis Recycled Fiber, 1775 S West Street, 317-634-7571;

(2)     Trinity Recycling, #1 through #4 Only - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr., 317-381-0968

 

Plastic Shopping Bags:

(1) Wal-Mart, All locations: www.walmart.com;  

(2) Trinity Recycling - 1947 Stout Field W. Dr., 317-381-0968;

(3) Indianapolis Recycled Fiber - 1775 S. West Street, 317-634-7571;

(4) Sunflower Market 1021 Broad Ripple Ave, 317-465-0164

(5) Kroger, All locations:  www.kroger.com

 

Power Tool Chargers/Batteries:

(1) All Home Depot locations www.homedepot.com; 

(2) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Drive, 317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com

 

Records:
(1) Half Price Books - 8316 Castleton Corner Drive/317-577-0410; 844 N. US 31, Greenwood/317-889-1076;

(2) Marion County Public Libraries -317-269-1700, All locations, www.imcpl.lib.in.us

 

Refrigerators: (with compressors removed)
(1) Indiana Auto Shredding  - 311 S. Shelby,
317-634-7175;
(2)
Mayor’s Action Center (for Heavy Trash Schedule), 317-327-4622;
(3) NuGenesis – 1611 Hansel Pkwy.,
317-834-8200 (M-F 8-5, Sat. 8-12) fee for removal;
(4) Retrofit Recycling - 2156 S. Lynhurst Dr., 317-381-0628, www.retrofitcompanies.com

 

Sports Equipment:
(1) Play It Again Sports 317-848-6044 (call for a location near you);
(2) Second Time Around Sports – 6221 Allisonville Rd.,
317-254-1674

 

Steel:  *See:  METALS

Styrofoam Packaging Peanuts:

The UPS Stores: All locations (except S. Emerson Ave)

 

Televisions (Non-Working):

(1) Virtual Scavengers 55 S State St, 317-632-0083 (TV’s have 25 cents per pound fee)

 

Tires:
(1) Marion County Citizens’ Transfer Station, Saturdays, 8-4pm, 2700 S Belmont Ave;
(2) Grooms Tire Recycling, 1315 S. Drover, 317-238-0388;
 

Used Cooking Oil and Grease:
(1) National By-Products - 700 W Southern Avenue, 317-784-4486
(for restaurants - fee)

 

Videos:

REUSE: 
(1) Half Price Books – 8316 Castleton Corner Drive, 317-577-0410, 844 N. US 31, Greenwood, 317-889-1076;
(2)
Marion County Public Libraries, 317-269-1700, All locations, www.imcpl.lib.in.us

RECYCLE:

(3) Plastic Recycling Inc. 2015 S Pennsylvania St, 317-780-6100.  This company also recycles CD’s, DVD’s and jewel cases.

 

Vinyl Siding:
(1) Exterior Building Products, Inc. – 6212 W Stoner Dr, Greenfield, 894-5300. Drop-off bin available 24 hours day/7 days per week.

 

Wood (used)/Yard Waste (composted by these companies):
(1)
CRS – 2351 Kentucky Ave., 317-714-5621 (pickup load fee $15);
(2)
GreenCycle -
1103 W. Troy Ave, 317-780-8175 ($10 for up to 1/2 ton);
(3)
Musselman Farms
, Noblesville -  Accepts yard waste (no tree branches!) at no charge, 317-773-5399;
(4) South Side Landfill - 2561 Kentucky Ave, 317-247-6808 (minimum charge of $20 per pickup load);
(5) Worman Enterprises Organic Recycling, Zionsville - 317-873-4939 (fee)

 

 

This listing is constantly expanding/changing!
Please submit additions/corrections to:  tstevens@kibi.org.

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