(Download a Winter 2011-2012 PDF brochure for the Jennings Co. Recycling & Re-Use Center here.)
Jennings County Recycling & Re-Use Center
4800 St. Rd.# 3, North Vernon (behind county garage)
Phone: 812-352-0800
Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sat.: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Notice: This site accepts household hazardous waste, such as herbicides, paint thinner, etc. on the 3rd Saturday of each quarter form 8-9 a.m. only.
In 2012, the dates are: Jan. 21, Apr. 21, July 21, and Oct. 20.)
Residents may drop off unused/out-of-date medicines at the Jennings County Sheriff's office at any time.
Household recyclables
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Cardboard (please break down and flatten boxes)
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Mixed paper, including paperboard
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Newspapers and magazines (please separate and keep dry
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Computer paper
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#1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs
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Glass
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Aluminum/steel cans
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Plastic bottles - #1 and #2
Problem Wastes
Electronics
TVs (limit 2)
Oil
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Oil,filters and antifreeze (limit 5 gallons motor oil)
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Oil-based paints (limit 10 gallons) LATEX PAINTS NOT ACCEPTED
Refrigerant Items
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Refrigerators, A/C units, dehumidifiers - Fee currently waived. (limit 2 units; remove all food/liquids, and please air out)
Used tires
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Auto and pickup tires (limit 10) $1.00 ea. off rim, $2.00 ea. on rim
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Semi truck tire (limit 4) $5.00 ea, off rim; $10.00 ea. on rim
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Front Tractor Tire: $3.00 ea (limit 2)
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Rear Tractor tire: $10.00 ea. (limit 2)
Batteries
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Car batteries (must not be cracked and must have caps on cells)
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Rechargeable batteries: (ni-mh, ni-cd, ni-zn, li-ion, pb, button type batteries)
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No alkaline batteries accepted.
Rules for Recycling
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No commercial materials accepted.
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Do not leave items after facility has closed.
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Please find an attendant if you have brought tires, appliances, TVs, or if you need help.
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Please remove all lids from containers and rinse thoroughly
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No latex-based paints accepted.
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No propane or fuel tanks accepted.
Please call ahead with any questions about items not listed (fees applies to some recyclables.)
Jennings County Re-Use Center
Located at the Jennings County Recycling Center
4800 State Road #3
Phone: 812-352-0800
Hours of Operation
Mon., Wed., Fri.: 1 pm - 6 pm and Sat. 11 am - 3 pm
This facility is provided for the citizens of Jennings County to share/swap/exchange items that are in good condition and working order.
Smoke Free Facility - No Food or Drink - Children must be attended at all times.
Please help us by following these simple rules:
All Items are FREE!
Please respect the generosity of others. Take only what you need.
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Leave reusable items only. No trash, broken, stained, dirty or ripped items
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Shopping is limited to one time per week
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Limit shopping time to 20 minutes - No loitering
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Items taken are not to be sold
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Limit of 4 items per person, except clothing
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Limit of 5 books
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Please show attendant items that you intend to leave on site
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The attendant has the right to distribute items at his/her discretion
Items Accepted
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Working household appliances
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Computers
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Electronics
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Bicycles
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Lawnmowers and other yard equipment
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Electric appliance
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Hand tools
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Clean Clothing
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Exercise equipment
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Books
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Knick-knacks
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Housewares
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Good paint and painting products in original containers
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Toys
Do Not Bring
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Broken/intermittent or non-working equipment
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Toilets
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Items covered with dirt or bird droppings
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Dirty or ripped clothing
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Underwear or hats
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Upholstered furniture
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Mattresses or bedding
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Old paints that have been frozen, dried, thinned or contaminated
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Books with mold/mildew
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Books with missing covers or pages
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Items that are potentially hazardous because of flaws or faults.
For information about volunteering, please call SISWD at 812-574-4080.