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Columbus, Indiana

Recycling centers in Columbus

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Local recycling centers

5 locations

Bartholomew County Landfill

811 E. CR 450 S.

The Bartholomew County Landfill offers self-serve recycling alongside disposal, with all items going into the yellow recycle compactor. It also takes scrap metal, residential e-waste, used motor oil, tires and CFC appliances for a $20 unit fee.

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Listed hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Accepts: Scrap metal, Residential electronics, Used motor oil, CFC appliances, Car and truck tires

Services: Landfill disposal · Self-serve recycling · Tire disposal · Used oil drop-off

What does a car tire cost?

Light truck and car tires cost $3 each without a rim and $5 with a rim.

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Columbus/Bartholomew Recycling Center

720 S. Mapleton Street

The Columbus/Bartholomew Recycling Center on S. Mapleton Street takes sorted cardboard and commingled paper, plastics, metals and glass. It also takes residential e-waste, scrap metal and worn U.S. flags, with a $20 fee for TVs and monitors.

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Listed hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Accepts: Cardboard, Paper, Plastics, Metals, Glass, Residential electronics, Scrap metal, Retired U.S. flags

Services: Recycling drop-off · E-waste recycling · Scrap metal drop-off

How must I sort recyclables?

Separate cardboard from all other items, which go together commingled.

What does TV recycling cost?

TVs and computer monitors carry a $20 fee.

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Garden City Iron & Metal

5 Kenmill St.

Garden City Iron & Metal is a Columbus scrap metal recycler that pays cash on the spot for junk cars and offers free towing pickup with its own tow truck. The yard also buys and sells used auto parts and accepts household and industrial scrap metal at its facility.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Sun closed

Accepts: Junk Cars, Scrap Metal, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Steel

Services: Junk Car Buyer · Free Junk Car Towing · Metal Recycling · Used Auto Parts

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Harrison Convenience Station

10293 Old Nashville Rd

The Harrison Convenience Station on Old Nashville Rd is a Bartholomew County rural drop-off that accepts scrap metal such as hangers, metal siding and metal satellite dishes.

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Accepts: Scrap metal, Metal siding, Metal hangers, Satellite dishes

Services: Scrap metal drop-off

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Petersville Convenience Station

11110 25th Street

The Petersville Convenience Station on 25th Street runs self-serve recycling on Saturdays. Sort cardboard separately from commingled paper, plastics, metals and glass.

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Listed hours: Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Accepts: Cardboard, Paper, Plastics, Metals, Glass

Services: Self-serve recycling

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Materials Accepted in Columbus

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Columbus include scrap metal, bartholomew county, convenience station, landfill, tires. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Indiana currently lists 5 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include scrap metal, bartholomew county, convenience station. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. Most facilities operate Monday through Friday, so plan weekday deliveries whenever possible. Payment methods vary. Ask each yard about cash or electronic options before visiting.

Recycling centers near Columbus

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Ebbing Auto Parts, Inc.
North Vernon, IN · 21 mi
Adkins, Inc.
Martinsville, IN · 34 mi
Fenix Parts Indianapolis (Brothers Auto Parts)
Indianapolis, IN · 38 mi
Farnsworth Metal Recycling
Indianapolis, IN · 39 mi
Technology Recyclers
Indianapolis, IN · 40 mi
RecycleForce
Indianapolis, IN · 40 mi

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