SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA
RECYCLING DISTRICT
Scott County
Recycling and Reuse Center
4689 Double or Nothing Road
Scottsburg
Phone: 812.752.8474

Recycling Center Hours:
Mon-Fri. 9:00am-3:30pm, Sat. 8:00am-12:30pm
Reuse Center Hours:
Tues.- Thurs. 9:00am-3:00pm
Sat. 8:00am-Noon

This site accepts Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as cleaning chemicals, oil based paints and stains, insecticides and herbicides, etc. Special collections will fall on designated Saturdays in April and August. Please consult the downloadable brochure for your county on this website to confirm exact collection dates and times. Residents of the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District may dispose of HHW year-round (during regular business hours) at the Jefferson County Recycling Center in Madison.

SEIRD Recycle Centers no longer accept any oil-based paints and stains except on designated HHW collection days. Any unlabeled/unidentifiable items or latex paints can no longer be accepted. Fluorescent tubes and bulbs are the only HHW drop off items accepted at this recycling center during normal business hours. There is $1.00 per bulb charge for businesses and organizations.

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Sharps and lancets can be disposed of at the Scott County Health Depatment. Unused narcotic medicines and non-controlled medications can be taken to the Scott County Sheriff's Department or Austin Police Department 24/7.

The Scott Co. Recycling Center is also the location of the Scott County Reuse Center. Residents are encouraged to drop off clean, reusable items in good repair during the center’s normal business hours listed below. While you’re there, “shop” for items that are available to you at no charge.*

*Four items, five books, and unlimited amounts of clothing may be acquired in one 20-minute visit permitted each week. Reusing is the ultimate in recycling! Items must not be resold.

RECYCLING/REUSE
LOCATIONS Batesville
Franklin
Jefferson
Jennings
Ohio
Ripley
Scott
Switzerland
SERVICES Recycling
Reuse
Education
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Disaster Debris Management


Click HERE to download
the Scott County
Spring 2021 PDF
brochure of accepted recyclables
and other information.

2021 Holiday Closings
April 2:
Good Friday
May 31:
Memorial Day
July 5:
Independence Day
September 6:
Labor Day


RECYCLING/REUSE
LOCATIONS
Batesville

Franklin

Jefferson

Jennings

Ohio

Ripley

Scott

Switzerland

SERVICES
Recycling

Reuse

Education

Household Hazardous
Waste Disposal

Pharmaceutical
Waste Disposal

Disaster Debris
Management

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4689 Double or Nothing Road
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812.752.8474
Recycling Center: Mon-Fri. 9:00am-3:45pm, Sat. 8:00am-12:45pm
Reuse Center: Tues. and Thurs., 9:00am-3:00pm, Sat.8:00am-Noon

This site accepts Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) such as cleaning chemicals, oil based paints and stains, insecticides and herbicides, etc. Special collections will fall on designated Saturdays in April and August. Please consult the downloadable brochure for your county on this website to confirm exact collection dates and times. Residents of the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District may dispose of HHW year-round (during regular business hours) at the Jefferson County Recycling Center in Madison.

SEIRD Recycle Centers no longer accept any oil-based paints and stains except on designated HHW collection days. Any unlabeled/unidentifiable items or latex paints can no longer be accepted. Fluorescent tubes and bulbs are the only HHW drop off items accepted at this recycling center during normal business hours. There is $1.00 per bulb charge for businesses and organizations.

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Sharps and lancets can be disposed of at the Scott County Health Depatment. Unused narcotic medicines and non-controlled medications can be taken to the Scott County Sheriff's Department or Austin Police Department 24/7.

The Scott Co. Recycling Center is also the location of the Scott County Reuse Center. Residents are encouraged to drop off clean, reusable items in good repair during the center’s normal business hours listed below. While you’re there, “shop” for items that are available to you at no charge.*

*Four items, five books, and unlimited amounts of clothing may be acquired in one 20-minute visit permitted each week. Reusing is the ultimate in recycling! Items must not be resold.

Scott Count Recycling Center


Click HERE to download
the Scott County
Spring 2021 PDF
brochure of accepted recyclables
and other information.

2021 Holiday Closings
April 2:
Good Friday
May 31:
Memorial Day
July 5:
Independence Day
September 6:
Labor Day



Accepted for Recycling

ACCEPTED RECYCLABLES

PAPER PRODUCTS

  • CORRUGATED CARDBOARD & PAPERBOARD
    Boxes should be broken down and flattened.
  • NEWSPAPERS
    Must be dry.
  • MIXED PAPER
    Office, computer paper, junk mail. Keep dry.
  • MAGAZINES
    Materials including magazines and unwanted Phone books. Must be kept dry.
PLASTIC BAGS
  • Clean, dry plastic grocery bags. Also shrink wrap, dry cleaner bags, drink carton wraps.

PLASTICS #1 & #2

  • PETE or #1 BOTTLES
    Soft drink, soda, water bottles. Please rinse.
  • HDPE or #2 bottles. Milk & juice jugs, detergent & bleach containers. Please rinse.

GLASS

  • GLASS BOTTLES
    All glass food and beverage bottles: clear, green, brown. Please rinse.

ACCEPTED PROBLEM WASTES

ELECTRONICS

  • COMPUTERS & MONITORS
  • TELEVISIONS, STEREOS, DVD PLAYERS, PHONES, VCRS, PRINTERS, SCANNERS.
    Electronic devices with a screen:$15 per unit.

FLUORESCENT BULBS

  • Disposal of Fluorescent Bulbs is free for residents. The fee for all businesses and organizations is $1 per bulb.

BATTERIES

  • CAR BATTERIES
    Must not be cracked and must have caps on cells.
  • RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
    Rechargeable batteries are accepted. Please no alkaline batteries.

METALS & ALUMINUM

  • ALUMINUM
    Soft drink and beer cans. Please rinse and separate from metal cans.
  • STEEL/TIN
    Food, soup, vegetables, etc. Please wash.
  • SCRAP METAL
    Remove gas tanks, fuels, batteries from appliances. No wire fencing.

REFRIGERANTS

  • ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers, $15 per unit.

OIL, FILTERS, ANTIFREEZE

  • Limit: 5 gallons of motor oil.

USED TIRES

  • AUTO/PICK UP (limit 10) $2 off rim, $3 on rim
  • LARGE TRACTOR TIRE (limit 4) $20 off rim, $25 on rim
  • SEMI TRUCK TIRES (limit 4) $6 off rim, $10 on rim
  • SUPER SINGLE: $10
  • BOBCAT/LIFT/SKID STEER: $3
  • ATV: $1


Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal

Sharps and lancets can be disposed of at the Scott County Health Depatment. Unused narcotic medicines and non-controlled medications can be taken to the Scott County Sheriff's Department or Austin Police Department 24/7.

Rules for Recycling

Drop off Locations:
Stacey's Marathon, Tue. 3:30-7:00pm
Finley Firehouse, Wed. 3:30-7:00pm
Minute Mart (Lexington) Thu. 3:30-7:00pm
Scott Co. Tire, Sat. 10:00am-2:00pm

SEIRD Scott County Reuse Center
4689 Double or Nothing Road
Hours of Operation: Mon., Wed., Fri.: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Sat. 9:00am - noon

Please help us by following these simples rules:

Items Accepted

Do Not Bring

For information about volunteering, please call SEIRD at
812-574-4080.

ACCEPTED RECYCLABLES

PAPER PRODUCTS

  • CORRUGATED CARDBOARD & PAPERBOARD
    Boxes should be broken down and flattened.
  • NEWSPAPERS
    Must be dry.
  • MIXED PAPER
    Office, computer paper, junk mail. Keep dry.
  • MAGAZINES
    Materials including magazines and unwanted Phone books. Must be kept dry.
PLASTIC BAGS
  • Clean, dry plastic grocery bags. Also shrink wrap, dry cleaner bags, drink carton wraps.

PLASTICS #1 & #2

  • PETE or #1 BOTTLES
    Soft drink, soda, water bottles. Please rinse.
  • HDPE or #2 bottles. Milk & juice jugs, detergent & bleach containers. Please rinse.

GLASS

  • GLASS BOTTLES
    All glass food and beverage bottles: clear, green, brown. Please rinse.


ACCEPTED PROBLEM WASTES

ELECTRONICS

  • COMPUTERS & MONITORS
  • TELEVISIONS, STEREOS, DVD PLAYERS, PHONES, VCRS, PRINTERS, SCANNERS.
    Electronic devices with a screen:$15 per unit.

FLUORESCENT BULBS

  • Disposal of Fluorescent Bulbs is free for residents. The fee for all businesses and organizations is $1 per bulb.

BATTERIES

  • CAR BATTERIES
    Must not be cracked and must have caps on cells.
  • RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
    Rechargeable batteries are accepted. Please no alkaline batteries.

METALS & ALUMINUM

  • ALUMINUM
    Soft drink and beer cans. Please rinse and separate from metal cans.
  • STEEL/TIN
    Food, soup, vegetables, etc. Please wash.
  • SCRAP METAL
    Remove gas tanks, fuels, batteries from appliances. No wire fencing.

REFRIGERANTS

  • ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: Refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers, dehumidifiers, $15 per unit.

OIL, FILTERS, ANTIFREEZE

  • Limit: 5 gallons of motor oil.

USED TIRES

  • AUTO/PICK UP (limit 10) $2 off rim, $3 on rim
  • LARGE TRACTOR TIRE (limit 4) $20 off rim, $25 on rim
  • SEMI TRUCK TIRES (limit 4) $6 off rim, $10 on rim
  • SUPER SINGLE: $10
  • BOBCAT/LIFT/SKID STEER: $3
  • ATV: $1



Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal
Sharps and lancets can be disposed of at the Scott County Health Depatment. Unused narcotic medicines and non-controlled medications can be taken to the Scott County Sheriff's Department or Austin Police Department 24/7.

Rules for Recycling

  • No commercial materials accepted  
  • All HHW disposals must have the original label attached
    SEIRD cannot accepted unidentifiable substances
  • Do not leave items after facility has closed
  • Please find an attendant if you have tires, appliances, televisions, or need assistance in unloading your items.
  • Please remove all lids from containers and rinse thoroughly
  • No latex-based paints accepted. (This also applies to latex-based enamel paints)
  • No propane or fuel tanks accepted
  • Please call ahead with any questions about items not listed
  • Fees apply to tires.
Drop off Locations
Stacey's Marathon, Tue. 3:30-7:00pm
Finley Firehouse, Wed. 3:30-7:00pm
Minute Mart (Lexington) Thu. 3:30-7:00pm
Scott Co. Tire, Sat. 10:00am-2:00pm


SEIRD Scott County Reuse Center
4689 Double or Nothing Rd.
Scottsburg
Hours: Tues. and Thurs. 9am-3pm, Sat. 8am-12pm.

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

Please help us by following these simples 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. No items are to be put in yard sales, consignment shops, or Ebay as examples.
  • 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 Scott County to share/swap/exchange items that are in good condition/working order.

Items Accepted

  • Working Household appliances
  • Bicycles
  • Lawnmowers and other yard equipment
  • Electric and hand tools
  • Clean Clothing
  • Exercise equipment
  • Books
  • Knick-knacks
  • Housewares
  • Toys
  • Other useful and reusable items
  • Please respect the generosity of others
  • Take only what you need


Do Not Bring

  • Computers/Televisions
  • Broken/intermittent or non-working equipment
  • Toilets
  • Items covered with dirt or bird droppings
  • 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, missing covers and/or pages
  • Items that are potentially hazardous because of flaws or faults

    For information about volunteering, please call SEIRD at 812.574.4080.

Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (SEIRD) ● 6556 North Shun Pike Road, JPG #534 ● Madison, IN 47250 ● 1.800.997.4793