Monroe County Indiana Solid Waste Management District - Recycling, Waste Management, Green Business, Adopt-A-Road, Hazardous Waste, Environmental Education

The Hazardous Materials facility is your place for recycling, reuse, and proper disposal of your hazardous materials. Electronics, Freon appliances, household materials including pharmaceuticals, medical aids, paints, cleaners, and other common substances are hazardous waste that can pollute our soil, water, and air.

ACCEPTED AT CENTRAL RECYCLING & REUSE ONLY
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Freon appliance recycling is available for items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. Bring your appliance to the Hazardous Materials facility at 3400 South Walnut Street. Click here for location information.

The appliances are then picked up by a company who safely recovers the Freon and recycles the unit. When Freon containing appliances are disposed of properly, it keeps our environment healthy by keeping chemical contaminants out of our air, soil, and water.

A standard fee of Twenty Dollars ($20.00), per unit, shall be charged for the collection and handling of appliances containing chloro-flouro-carbons (CFC) (refrigerant), including but not restricted to air conditioners, freezers, and refrigerators.

A standard fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00), per unit, shall be charged for the collection and handling of larger items containing chloro-flouro-carbons (CFC) (refrigerant), including but not restricted to commercial coolers, cola machines, and medical equipment. Click here for more information.