Franklin County Recycling/Reuse Center

Franklin County Recycling/Reuse Center
13042 Hwy. 52, west of Brookville
Phone: 765-647-6710
Mon � Fri 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m.
A service of the Southeastern Indiana Solid Waste District and Franklin County

(notice: this site accepts household hazardous waste, such as chemicals, paint thinners, acids, etc. on the second Saturday of each quarter from 8 - 9 a.m. only. The next collection day in 2010 is October 9.)

The Franklin County Health Dept. is accepting medical waste, such as syringes and unused medicines. To dispose of unused narcotics (controlled substances) contact your local law enforcement agency.

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
Scrap metal

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
No tractor tires, loader, grader or tires on rims (must be taken to SISWD in Madison)

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 household hazardous wastes accepted; i.e. pesticides, herbicides, cleaning products, etc.
Please call 1-812-574-4080 to make appointment for dropoff at the SISWD Madison/JPG processing center.

Reuse Center

Highway 52, Brookville
Phone:765-647-6710
Hours of Operation:
M-W-F 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2nd & 4th Sat. of month - 9 a.m. to 12 noon

All Items are FREE!
Smoke Free Facility
No Food or Drink
Children must be attended at all times

Please help us by following these simple rules:

Leave reusable items only. No trash, broken, stained, dirty or ripped items.
Shopping is limited to one time per week
Limit shopping time to 20 minutes - No loitering
Items taken are not to be sold
Limit of 4 items per person, except clothing
Limit of 5 books
Please show attendant items that you intend to leave on site
The attendant has the right to distribute items at his/her discretion
Please help keep clothing neatly folded or hung.
This facility is provided for the citizens of Franklin County to share/swap/exchange items that are in good condi-tion//working order.

Items Accepted

Working Household appliances
Computers
Electronics
Bicycles
Lawnmowers and other yard equipment
Electric and hand tools
Clean Clothing
Exercise equipment
Books
Knick knacks
Housewares
Good paint and painting products in original containers
Toys
Other useful and Reusable items.
Please respect the generosity of others.
Take only what you need.

Do Not Bring

Broken/intermittent or non-working equipment
Toilets
Items covered with dirt or bird drop-pings
Dirty or ripped clothing
Underwear or hats
Upholstered furniture
Mattresses or bedding
Old paints that have been frozen, dried, thinned or contaminated
Books with mold/mildew
Books with missing covers or pages
Items that are potentially hazardous because of flaws or faults.