Batteries
Televisions & Small Electronics
Televisions & Small Electronics
Limit:
15 lbs. Per Year
Accepted types:
- Alkaline batteries
- Small lead-acid batteries
- Button (coin cell) batteries
- Rechargeable batteries
- Other household batteries
No Limit:
- Small/ Large lead-acid batteries
Please separate batteries by type before drop-off.
Televisions & Small Electronics
Televisions & Small Electronics
Televisions & Small Electronics
Limit:
2 CRT or Projection TVs/Monitors Per Year
Accepted Items:
- Flat screen TVs and monitors
- Computer towers and laptops
- Gaming systems and accessories (controllers, steering wheels, cables, etc.)
- DVD players and VCRs
- CRT (box-style) TVs and CRT computer monitors
- Microwaves
- Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, webcams, etc.)
- Pr
Limit:
2 CRT or Projection TVs/Monitors Per Year
Accepted Items:
- Flat screen TVs and monitors
- Computer towers and laptops
- Gaming systems and accessories (controllers, steering wheels, cables, etc.)
- DVD players and VCRs
- CRT (box-style) TVs and CRT computer monitors
- Microwaves
- Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, webcams, etc.)
- Projection TVs
- Stereo speakers
- Telephone systems
- Printers
- Satellite TV boxes (DISH/DirecTV)
- Wi-Fi routers
Not Accepted:
- Electronics larger than a standard box fan (excluding televisions, which have no size limit).
tires
Televisions & Small Electronics
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Bulbs
Limit:
12 Off-Rim Passenger Vehicle Tires Per Year
Not Accepted:
- Semi, large truck, or tractor tires .
Important Information
All tires must be removed from rims before drop-off.
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Bulbs
Televisions & Small Electronics
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Bulbs
Limit:
100- Four-Foot Tubes
50- Eight-Foot Tubes
84- Other Bulbs Per Year
Preparation for Drop-Off
- Do NOT tape fluorescent tubes together.
- For safe transport, wrap tubes in an old blanket, towel, or plastic wrap.
Important Information
Never place fluorescent bulbs (including CFLs) in the trash or Traditional recycling. These bulbs contain sma
Limit:
100- Four-Foot Tubes
50- Eight-Foot Tubes
84- Other Bulbs Per Year
Preparation for Drop-Off
- Do NOT tape fluorescent tubes together.
- For safe transport, wrap tubes in an old blanket, towel, or plastic wrap.
Important Information
Never place fluorescent bulbs (including CFLs) in the trash or Traditional recycling. These bulbs contain small amounts of mercury, which can contaminate soil, water, and food sources.
Paint
Household Chemicals
Smoke Detectors
Limit:
20 Gallons Per Year
(based on container size)
Accepted Items:
- Latex (water-based)
- Oil-based (alkyd)
- Acrylic
Not Accepted
- Paint NOT in it's original container.
- Aluminum paint.
- Dried-up/ empty paint cans.
Important Information
If paint is fully dried out, remove the lid and place the empty container in your regular trash. Once dry, the paint is no longer considered hazardous.
Smoke Detectors
Household Chemicals
Smoke Detectors
Limit:
3 smoke detectors per year
Important Information
Please do not disassemble smoke detectors before drop-off. Smoke detectors may contain small amounts of radioactive material or batteries that require special handling and disposal.
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals
Limit:
25 items per year
Accepted Items:
- Flammables: fuels, lubricants, adhesives, alcohols, oil-based products, etc.
- Poisons: pesticides, fertilizers, cleaners, antifreeze, etc.
- Corrosives: ammonia, drain cleaners, lye, window cleaners, pool/hot tub chemicals, etc.
Not Accepted
- Radioactive substances
- Asbestos
- Explosives
Gasoline, Antifreeze
Limit:
25 items per year
Accepted Items:
- Flammables: fuels, lubricants, adhesives, alcohols, oil-based products, etc.
- Poisons: pesticides, fertilizers, cleaners, antifreeze, etc.
- Corrosives: ammonia, drain cleaners, lye, window cleaners, pool/hot tub chemicals, etc.
Not Accepted
- Radioactive substances
- Asbestos
- Explosives
Gasoline, Antifreeze & Motor Oil
Limit:
20 gallons each per year
Important Information
Materials must be poured into our containers. Empty containers must be taken home for reuse or properly disposed of, as they cannot be recycled due to contamination.
Old Medications
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals
Important Information
Medication must be in its original container with the name and dosage clearly visible. All identifying information will be removed during processing. Controlled substances must be disposed of at the Police Station or CVS.
Businesses cannot participate in this program.
Not Accepted
- Controlled substances
Metal & Large Appliances
Metal & Large Appliances
Metal & Large Appliances
Accepted Items:
- Metal bathtubs, bed frames, bikes, fencing, and filing cabinets
- Fuel tanks and gas tanks (must be drained)
- Furnaces, grills, stoves, and ovens
- Kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Lawn mowers and chainsaws (must be drained)
- Washers, dryers, microwaves, and washing machines
- Swing set frames and trampoline frames
- Water heaters
- Miscell
Accepted Items:
- Metal bathtubs, bed frames, bikes, fencing, and filing cabinets
- Fuel tanks and gas tanks (must be drained)
- Furnaces, grills, stoves, and ovens
- Kitchen and bathroom sinks
- Lawn mowers and chainsaws (must be drained)
- Washers, dryers, microwaves, and washing machines
- Swing set frames and trampoline frames
- Water heaters
- Miscellaneous scrap metal
Freon-Containing Appliances Accepted:
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Dehumidifiers
- Water coolers and water dispensers
- Air conditioners
Important Information
All appliances must be thoroughly cleaned out before drop-off. For appliances containing Freon, do not attempt to remove or drain the Freon yourself, our vendor will handle proper recovery and disposal.
Sharps
Metal & Large Appliances
Metal & Large Appliances
Used needles and lancets can be dropped off at any county sharps kiosk, no office check-in required. Place sharps in approved containers (medical sharps containers or rigid plastic like detergent bottles). Do not use thin plastic (e.g., water bottles or milk jugs).
Locations:
Bolt Storage Parking Lot
710 N. Broadway St., Peru, IN
Recycling D
Used needles and lancets can be dropped off at any county sharps kiosk, no office check-in required. Place sharps in approved containers (medical sharps containers or rigid plastic like detergent bottles). Do not use thin plastic (e.g., water bottles or milk jugs).
Locations:
Bolt Storage Parking Lot
710 N. Broadway St., Peru, IN
Recycling District
2651 W. Logansport Rd., Peru, IN
On The Far End Of E Canal St.
Flag Retirement
Metal & Large Appliances
Flag Retirement
The District can help you respectfully retire your old worn out flag. No need to check in for this item. We are a collection location for the "Stars for our Troops" program. This organization takes old flags, cleans them and then trims the stars from the flags. The stars are then given to active duty, veterans, law enforcement and first r
The District can help you respectfully retire your old worn out flag. No need to check in for this item. We are a collection location for the "Stars for our Troops" program. This organization takes old flags, cleans them and then trims the stars from the flags. The stars are then given to active duty, veterans, law enforcement and first responders. The remainder of the flags are then retired at a flag retirement ceremony.