Indiana
Household hazardous waste drop-off
Elkhart (Elkhart County) household hazardous waste drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Elkhart County Household Hazardous Waste Collection.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Monthly household collection run by the Elkhart County Landfill. Household items only.
Hours
- First Saturday of every month, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Eastern
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household hazardous waste | No fee listed |
Hazardous waste
Accepted: floor care and polishes; nail polish and remover; antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, kerosene, transmission fluid, washer fluid and used motor oil; glue, mineral spirits, oil-based and aerosol paint, thinner, stripper, rust remover, varnish, wood preservative; fungicide, insecticide, weed killer, rodent poison; cleaners, gun solvent, mothballs, lighter fluid, pool chemicals; unused medications; sharps in a puncture-proof container; mercury; CFLs; rechargeable, lithium and car batteries. Most liquids are limited to 5 gallons per item.
Holiday closures
Held on the first Saturday of each month; the page does not list skipped months. Call 574-522-2581 to confirm around holidays.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Not accepted: tires and electronics (take to the landfill for a fee), microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, latex paint (dry it out and trash it), and alkaline batteries (trash).
- Medications can also go to the lobby of any Elkhart County police station except Millersburg, any day. Police stations do not take sharps.
Nearby Indiana towns
- Advance (Boone County) recycling drop-off
- Albion (Noble County) recycling drop-off
- Ashley / Northeast Indiana District transfer station
- Auburn (DeKalb County) recycling drop-off
- Avilla (Noble County) recycling drop-off
- Bartholomew County / Columbus recycling drop-off
- Batesville Area recycling drop-off
- Benton County transfer station
Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.