Scott County Recycling/Reuse Center

4689 Double or Nothing Road,
Scottsburg, Indiana
Phone: 812-752-8474
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(notice:  this site now accepts household hazardous waste, such as chemicals, pesticides, acids, etc., on the third Saturday of each quarter from 10 -11 a.m. only.  Collection dates in 2010 are July 17 and October 16)

Residents may drop off medical waste, such as syringes or unused medicines at any of three pharmacies in Scott County: Medical Arts Pharmacy, Hancock's Pharmacy, or Austin Pharmacy.

 

Accepts for Recycling

Household Recyclables

 

• Cardboard (please break down and flatten boxes
• Mixed paper, including paperboard
• Newspapers and magazines (please separate and keep dry)
• Computer paper
• #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs
• Glass
• Aluminum/steel cans

 

Problem Wastes

Electronics

 

• computers and monitors (*limit two systems)
• Cellular phones
• TVs (limit 2) 19" and smaller: $5.00 20" and larger: $10.00

 

Oil

 

• Oil, filters and antifreeze (limit 5 gallons motor oil)
• Oil-based paints (limit 10 gallons) LATEX PAINTS NOT ACCEPTED

 

Refrigerant Items

 

• Refrigerators,
• A/C units,
• dehumidifiers - $10.00 fee (limit 2 units; remove all food/liquids, and please air out)

 

Used tires

 

• Auto and pickup tires (limit 10) $1.00 ea. off rim, $2.00 ea. on rim
• Semi truck tire (limit 4) $5.00 ea, off rim; $10.00 ea. on rim
• Front Tractor Tire: $3.00 ea (limit 2)
• Rear Tractor tire: $10.00 ea. (limit 2)
• Scrap metal

 

Batteries:

• Car batteries (must not be cracked and must have caps on cells
• Rechargeable batteries: (ni-mh, ni-cd, ni-zn, li-ion, pb, button type batteries)
• No alkaline batteries accepted.

Rules for Recycling

 

• No commercial materials accepted.
• Do not leave items after facility has closed.
• Please find an attendant if you have brought tires, appliances, TVs, or if you need help.
• Please remove all lids from containers and rinse thoroughly
• No latex-based paints accepted.
• No household hazardous wastes accepted; i.e. pesticides, herbicides, cleaning products, etc.
• Call to arrange time for dropoff at SISWD Madison/JPG processing center.
• No propane or fuel tanks accepted.
• Please call ahead with any questions about items not listed
• Fees apply to some recyclables.

 

Drop off Spots:

Stacey's Marathon, Tue. 3:30-7p.m.
Finley Firehouse, Wed. 3:30-7 p.m.
Minute Mart (Lexington) Thu. 3:30-7pm.
Scott Co. Tire -Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


 

Reuse Center Shopping hours:

Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to noon

Please bring your unwanted but still good items to the Reuse Center.

Items such as

 

• Appliances
• Furniture (not upholstered)
• Electronics
• Toys
• Books
• Tools
• Home decor items
• Etc.

 

Items are free for the taking by people who need them, even if you don't.
You might find something you need while you are there.
The center provides an alternative way for items to be 'recycled.'
Bring something in - take something out! Free!
Items for the center are not to be resold.
Please do not abuse the generosity of others.
Please do not bring junk or upholstered furniture.