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 DecemberMarch

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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