Batteries
Small Electronics & Televisions
Small Electronics & Televisions
**LIMIT**
15 LBS. A YEAR.
Alkaline, small lead acid, button, rechargeable, and other batteries.
Please separate them by type.
** NO LIMIT **
Large Lead Acid Batteries (Vehicle Batteries)
Small Electronics & Televisions
Small Electronics & Televisions
Small Electronics & Televisions
**LIMIT**
2 CRT, PROJECTION TVs / MONITORS
A YEAR.
NOT ACCEPTED: Large Electronics
Flat screen TVs/ monitors, computer towers, laptops, gaming systems (controllers, steering wheels, cables, etc.), DVD players, VCRs, CRT (the old, heavy "box style") TVs, CRT computer monitors, microwaves, computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, exter
**LIMIT**
2 CRT, PROJECTION TVs / MONITORS
A YEAR.
NOT ACCEPTED: Large Electronics
Flat screen TVs/ monitors, computer towers, laptops, gaming systems (controllers, steering wheels, cables, etc.), DVD players, VCRs, CRT (the old, heavy "box style") TVs, CRT computer monitors, microwaves, computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, external cameras, etc.), projection TVs, stereo speakers, telephone systems, printers, satellite TV boxes (DISH/DirecTV), and Wi-Fi routers.
tires
Small Electronics & Televisions
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Bulbs
**LIMIT**
12 TIRES A YEAR.
NOT ACCEPTED: Semi, Large Truck or Tractor Tires
Tires MUST be separated from the rim.
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Bulbs
Small Electronics & Televisions
Fluorescent Tubes & Other Bulbs
**LIMIT**
100 4ft. Tubes | 50 8ft. Tubes | 84 Other A YEAR.
Never throw fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or any fluorescent bulb in the garbage or in with traditional recycling. They contain a small amount of mercury, which will contaminate the traditional recycling or landfill and seep into the soil. From there, it can contaminate food
**LIMIT**
100 4ft. Tubes | 50 8ft. Tubes | 84 Other A YEAR.
Never throw fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or any fluorescent bulb in the garbage or in with traditional recycling. They contain a small amount of mercury, which will contaminate the traditional recycling or landfill and seep into the soil. From there, it can contaminate food or water supplies.
Please do NOT tape fluorescent tubes together. For safe transportation, florescent tubes can be wrapped in an old blanket or towel.
Paint
Household Chemicals
Smoke Detectors
**LIMIT**
20 GAL. A YEAR.
Based on container size.
NOT ACCEPTED: Mixed, Aluminum, Or Dried Up Paint.
If you find that the paint is dried then you should take the lid off and dispose the container into your regular trash.
Smoke Detectors
Household Chemicals
Smoke Detectors
**LIMIT**
3 SMOKE DETECTORS A YEAR.
Please do not disassemble.
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals
**LIMIT**
25 ITEMS A YEAR.
NOT ACCEPTED: Radioactive Substances, Asbestos, Explosives.
Chemical items include flammables (fuels, lubricants, adhesives, alcohols, oil-based, products, etc.), poisons (pesticides, fertilizers, cleaners, antifreeze, etc.), and corrosives (ammonia, drain cleaners, lye, window cleaners, pool/hot tub chemicals, et
**LIMIT**
25 ITEMS A YEAR.
NOT ACCEPTED: Radioactive Substances, Asbestos, Explosives.
Chemical items include flammables (fuels, lubricants, adhesives, alcohols, oil-based, products, etc.), poisons (pesticides, fertilizers, cleaners, antifreeze, etc.), and corrosives (ammonia, drain cleaners, lye, window cleaners, pool/hot tub chemicals, etc.)
Gasoline, Antifreeze, And Motor Oil
**LIMIT**
20 Gallons A Year At No Charge
Must be able to pour off into our containers.
Old Medications
Household Chemicals
Household Chemicals
NOT ACCEPTED: Controlled Substances.
You will be asked to fill out a form listing the medications you are dropping off. Controlled medications must be dropped off to the Peru City Hall/ Police Station.
Metal
Large Appliances
Large Appliances
Metal items include, but are not limited to, metal bathtubs, bed frames, bikes, dryers, fencing, filing cabinets, fuel tanks (drained), furnaces, gas tanks (drained), grills, kitchen/ bathroom sinks, lawn mowers (drained), chainsaws (drained), stoves, swing set frames, trampoline frames, washing machines, water heaters, and misc. metal.
Large Appliances
Large Appliances
Large Appliances
We accept freon containing appliances such as; refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, water coolers, air conditioners, and water dispensers. We also accept non-freon containing appliances such as; Ovens, stoves, washers, dryers, and microwaves.
Sharps
Large Appliances
Flag Retirement
!! NO CHECK-IN REQUIRED !!
Drop your used needles (sharps) and lancets at any of the three sharps kiosks in the county for proper disposal. No need to check into the office for this item. Sharps should be stored in either the medical sharps disposal containers or in rigid plastic containers (laundry detergent bottles). The District has a
!! NO CHECK-IN REQUIRED !!
Drop your used needles (sharps) and lancets at any of the three sharps kiosks in the county for proper disposal. No need to check into the office for this item. Sharps should be stored in either the medical sharps disposal containers or in rigid plastic containers (laundry detergent bottles). The District has a limited number of medical sharps containers available to help you out if needed. Do NOT use water bottles, milk jugs, or other thin plastic containers that are easily crushed.
**LOCATIONS**
Parking Lot Of Bolt Storage-
710 N. Broadway St. Peru, IN
Miami Co. Recycling District-
2651 West Logansport Rd. Peru, IN
End Of E. Canal-
Peru, IN
Flag Retirement
Large Appliances
Flag Retirement
!! NO CHECK-IN REQUIRED !!
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, l
!! NO CHECK-IN REQUIRED !!
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.