Indiana
Recycling drop-off
Bloomington (Monroe County) recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Monroe County Southside Recycling Center.
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
Monroe County residents. Recycling is free; trash only in purchased Orange Bags.
Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Closed Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
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 |
|---|---|
| Recycling | Free |
| Trash, Orange Bag program | 33-gallon bags $15 per roll of 10; 15-gallon bags $12.50 per roll of 20 (Resolution 2022-07) |
| Bulky items on the District list | Free (monthly rotation) |
Hazardous waste
Limited household hazardous waste only: batteries, used motor oil and filters, used antifreeze. Paint and full HHW go to the South Walnut center, 3400 S. Walnut St., Bloomington (812-349-2848).
Holiday closures
All District sites closed Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 (Veterans Day) and Thursday-Friday, Nov 26-27, 2026 (Thanksgiving).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Recycling accepted: dry paper, junk mail, magazines, phone books, newspaper, cardboard and paperboard; rigid #1-#7 plastic containers; clean glass bottles and jars (lids off); food and beverage cans; iron, steel, aluminum and copper scrap; dishwashers, dryers, stoves and microwaves.
- Electrical items with a cord and no screen are accepted. Screens over 7 inches and Freon appliances go to South Walnut only (fee).
- Trash is accepted only in official Orange Bags, sold at local stores (Ellettsville True Value and Hometown IGA, Lakeside Market in New Unionville, Kroger stores and others). For residents without city or private trash service. No loose trash.
- Bulky item drop-off rotates monthly among the rural centers: furniture, mattresses and box springs, wooden bed frames, area rugs (no carpet), bathroom fixtures, large toys, swing sets, pools and spas. Monroe County residents only; no businesses or landlords; no unloading help. Check the District calendar for the current site.
- Not accepted: Styrofoam blocks or containers, plastic bags or film, yard waste, tempered glass.
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.