Open to Blackford County residents. CASH ONLY accepted
2024 open dates: April 13; May 11; June 8; July 13; August 10; September 14; October 14; and November 16 (3rd Saturday). Hours: 8:00 to Noon
Closed December – March
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY
COMING IN 2025
Blackford High School NORTH Parking Lot
BLACKFORD COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY
Sponsored by Blackford County Solid Waste District
Questions call 765-348-1620 or 765-348-0306
WHAT TO BRING
Paints/strippers/thinner** Refrigerators/Freezers
Flammable Liquids** Air Conditioners
Acids, Liquids** Dehumidifiers
Bases, Liquids** Stoves/Microwaves
Toxic Solids/Solvents** Washers/Dryers
Pesticides/Herbicides** Water Heaters
Aerosols Monitors, CPU
Corrosive Liquids/Acids** Printers/Keyboards
Non-conforming Waste, Unknowns Fluorescent Lamps/PCB Ballasts
Pool Chemicals Tires** (see below)
Fertilizers** Smoke detectors
Oils/Oil Filters Expired medicine accepted
Automotive Fluids Household batteries/car – other batteries
Car Waxes Cleaning agents
**Limits on Flammable liquids/pesticides/herbicides: Up to 100 pounds are free, $1 for each additional pound. Limits on Tires: Car (4) free and $2.00 for each additional tire over (total limit 10) Truck/Semi (2) free and $3.00 for each additional tire over (total limit 6). All Farm tires or any tire over fifty-four (54) inches will be $85.00. This is a new cost that is a pass through from any tire recycling company. Whole farm tires may be cut up (quartered -¼). Two would be free and two additional would be $10.00 each for a total of four accepted. All standard size Televisions will be $20.00, large screen TV $25.00
What NOT to bring? How to transport safely?
Empty containers/Trash Household hazardous materials are
Radioactive waste legal to transport in private vehicles
Propane tanks if you have an accident while carrying
Biological hazards/infectious waste waste notify emergency personnel
Explosives/Fireworks immediately to protect others.
Entertainment electronics Leave items in original containers
Tighten caps and lids: never mix chemicals.
Load items separately and pack tightly.
Do not smoke handling waste
Locations
1025 S. Willmann Rd
Hartford City, IN 47348
CASH ONLY
2024 CONTAINER COLLECTION SITE DATES (SATURDAY’S 8 AM - NOON)
APRIL 13; MAY 11; JUNE 8; JULY 13; AUGUST 10; SEPTEMBER 14; OCTOBER 12; LAST DAY OPEN IN 2024 IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 (3RD SATURDAY DUE TO HOLIDAY)
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY Date TBD - AT BJSHS
Recycling
RECYCLING RESOURCE
South SR 3
Hartford City IN
765-499-1506
Nearest Disposal Sites
JAY COUNTY LANDFILL
5825 W 400 S
Portland IN
260-726-2871
EAST CENTRAL RECYCLING
701 E Centennial Ave
Muncie IN
765-282-1900
Contact Us
Blackford County
110 West Washington Street
Hartford City, IN 47348
Blackford Co Highway
765-348-0306
Auditor's Office
765-348-1620
Personnel
Superintendent
John Pluimer
FEE SCHEDULE
Recyclables
CASH ONLY
$3.00 Minimum Charge
Cubic Yard | $15.00 Residential / $20.00 Construction
55 Gallon Barrel | $10.00 Each
Mattress: Twin/Full | $10.00 Each / Queen/King $20.00 Each
Cushion Chair | $10.00 Each
Couches | $15.00 Each
Hide a Bed | $20.00 Each
Propane Tank | $5.00 Each
Televisions, Computers, and Accessories | $20.00 Each
All other electronic devices: DVR, DVD, Etc. | $5.00 to $10.00 Each
NOT ACCEPTED & NOT LIMITED TO:
Paint
Flammable Products
Yard Waste
Anti-Freeze
Any Hazardous Materials
Window Panes
Mirrors
Windshields
Waxed Cardboard
Yard/Farm Chemicals
Concrete
CASH ONLY
No Fee Charged/ No Reimbursement Given
Glass Jars and Bottles (Color Glass Separated)
ALL Paper Products, except waxed
All Metal
Plastic
Category 1 Pop, Water, Thin Plastic
Category 2 Milk Jugs, Laundry Detergent Bottles, Thick Plastic
NO LIDS on bottles or containers, keep separated from other recyclables