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  • About Us
    • About the District
    • District Board
    • Calendar
    • Minutes of Meetings
    • Reports
  • Traditional Recycling
    • Recycle Right
    • Recycling Locations
  • What Else Do We Offer?
    • Our Programs
    • Bulk Item Drop Off
  • Paying Your Bill
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  • FAQ

Our Programs

Did you know that the $30.00 annual fee covers the recycling & hazardous waste disposal programs listed below for the WHOLE year.  

  • You must be a Miami County resident or business owner with your account in good standing to use our services. 
  • Once limits have been met you must wait until January 1st for limits to reset.  
  • If you own multiple properties, you are restricted to maxing out limits on just 1 property per month.  Our capacity does not allow us to manage high volumes of items all at once. 
  • Items listed below must be dropped off during normal business hours.
  • Do not unload your items until you are checked in at the office. Once you're checked in, we will instruct you on where to unload. 


Due to insurance regulations, you are responsible for unloading your vehicle. 

PROGRAMS & LIMITS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE


Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm & The First Saturday (April - October) 9am - 1pm

The District Is Closed For All Federal Holidays.

2651 West Logansport Road Peru, IN 46970

2025 Program Information

You DO NOT have to check into the office for the following:

• Traditional Recycling •

• Clothing & Shoes •

• Books •

• Sharps •

• Flag Retirement •

2025 Program Information (pdf)

Download

Batteries

Small Electronics & Televisions

Small Electronics & Televisions

**LIMIT**

15 LBS. A YEAR AT NO CHARGE


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 AT NO CHARGE


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, spe

**LIMIT**

2 CRT, PROJECTION TVs / MONITORS 

A YEAR AT NO CHARGE


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 AT NO CHARGE


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 AT NO CHARGE


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 AT NO CHARGE


 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 AT NO CHARGE


 Please do not disassemble. 



Household Chemicals

Household Chemicals

Household Chemicals

**LIMIT**

25  ITEMS

A YEAR AT NO CHARGE


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 ch

**LIMIT**

25  ITEMS

A YEAR AT NO CHARGE


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.  

The Miami County Recycling District

2651 West Logansport Road, Peru, Indiana 46970, United States

765-472-7224

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