Hendricks County Recycling District Tox Away Day

Description

Tox-Away Days are collection events where Hendricks County households can properly dispose of chemicals, fluids, bulbs, batteries, tanks, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more. A more complete list of the items and materials accepted is below. 

The following should not be brought to Tox-Away Days: 

• Water-based paints (dry it up and throw it out, here’s how) 
• Documents to shred (we do not offer shredding services at Tox-Away Days) 
• Heavy trash items (furniture, mattresses, construction material, etc.) 
• Traditional recyclables (bottles, cans, plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.) 
• Asbestos, lab chemicals, explosives, ammunition, firearms, radioactive material, or infectious material

Restrictions: Only residents of Hendricks County are allowed to use the District’s Tox-Away Day events. Regulations prohibit hazardous wastes from other organizations (businesses, churches, schools, non-profits, etc.) from being accepted. Please contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to participate in a Tox-Away Day event. 

Fees are charged for the recycling of certain items (see below). Payment must be made using cash or check. 

Check out our Online Recycling Directory for other recycling and disposal options for many of the items we accept at Tox-Away Day! 

Tox-Away Day reminders are sent in our Email Newsletter, The ReSource. Subscribe here. 

Have questions? Here are some other resources that should help: 

–Tox-Away Day FAQ

 –Tox-Away Days: What You Should Know 

Still have questions? Call us at (317) 858-6070 or email us at Info@RecycleHC.org