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The Johnson County Recycling District was created by  Indiana State Statute in 1991.  The District’s mission is to proactively reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and incinerators through education, source reduction, reuse and recycling.

Our job is to help you dispose of your unwanted household items in an environmentally friendly way, if possible.  So, if you have light bulbs, household chemicals, paint, cell phones, electronics, batteries, appliances, tires, or any other household items you no longer want, call us at (317) 738-2546. We have the resources to help you get rid of it!  Year-round disposal options are available for most items. 

>The Johnson County Solid Waste Management District accepts the following items for proper disposal or recycling at the District office at 900 Arvin Rd. Suite A, Franklin:

• Mercury thermometers, thermostats, liquid mercury
• Electronics such as computers, monitors, stereos, televisions ($7.50 under 27″ and $12.50 over 27″)
• Cell phones with cords and chargers
• PDA”s or Blackberry devices
• MP3 players or IPods
• Printer ink cartridges
• Rechargeable batteries: includes rechargeable household batteries, button batteries, power tool batteries, Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn) or Lead (pb) under 2 lbs. For more information on recycling rechargeable batteries, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, www.rbrc.org
• Alkaline batteries AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt

>Recycle your Electronics! It’s the law! New legislation prohibiting the disposal of electronic devices (e-waste) from mixing with trash bound for landfills or incinerators went into effect January 1, 2011. Under IC 13-20.5-10, you may not knowingly mix or allow the mixing of any electronic device in with your regular trash.

ELECTRONICS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE, 900 ARVIN RD., SUITE A, MONDAY THRU FRIDAY FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 11:00 AND 1:30 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. OR ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAYS:

JUNE 23, 2012

JULY 28, 2012

AUGUST 25, 2012

SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

DECEMBER 15, 2012

FEES APPLY FOR TELEVISIONS: 27 INCHES AND SMALLER – $7.50. ANYTHING OVER 27 INCHES – $12.50. ALL OTHER ELECTRONICS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR FREE AT THIS TIME. YOU MUST COME PREPARED TO REMOVE YOUR ELECTRONICS FROM YOUR VEHICLE YOURSELF. FOR LIABILITY REASONS, DISTRICT STAFF IS UNABLE TO ASSIST YOU.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ELECTRONICS OUTSIDE OFFICE WHEN THE OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR LUNCH, AFTER HOURS OR ON WEEKENDS.

*The hours of collection and fees are subject to change as governed by the District’s Board of Directors.

 >Do you have household chemicals, paint, or other toxins to dispose of?

Johnson County has a drop off collection site. Located at the Johnson County Highway Department at 1051 Hospital Road, the Tox Box is a drop-off collection site for household hazardous materials disposal. For Johnson County Residents only.  Call 738-2546 for hours of operation or go to the “Household Hazardous Waste” link on the left side of the page.

Click here for additional information: Tox Box Brochure

Click the underlined text to view the Johnson County Recycling District’s 2011 Annual Report: 2011 Annual Report