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Microwave Recycling in Fort Wayne, IN

Goodwill stores take working microwaves and the Habitat ReStore accepts microwaves in good working order; OmniSource on Meyer Road takes microwaves as scrap.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

8 ways to get rid of a microwave in Fort Wayne

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Fort WayneNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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    Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Habitat for Humanity ReStore (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 4747 Lima Road, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyFree
    Where

    4747 Lima Road
    Fort Wayne, IN 46808

    Hours

    Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
    • Must be in good working order and free of rips, stains and pet hair.
    • Free pickup can be scheduled for larger items or loads.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. OmniSource Scrap Metal Recycling (Meyer Road)Drop-off · 1430 Meyer Road, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneCost not listed
    Where

    1430 Meyer Road
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-noon

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    AcceptedCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    Full details & sources

  4. Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue Store (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 3127 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    3127 Brooklyn Avenue
    Fort Wayne, IN 46809

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Working small appliances only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  5. Goodwill Covington Plaza Store (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 6256 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    6256 W. Jefferson Blvd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Working small appliances only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  6. Goodwill Dupont Village Store (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 525 E. Dupont Road, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    525 E. Dupont Road
    Fort Wayne, IN 46825

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Working small appliances only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  7. Goodwill Georgetown Square Store (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 6404 E. State Blvd, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    6404 E. State Blvd
    Fort Wayne, IN 46815

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Working small appliances only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  8. Goodwill Glenbrook Commons Store (Fort Wayne)Drop-off · 4122 Lima Road B6, Fort WayneOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    4122 Lima Road B6
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805

    Hours

    Not listed. Call before you go.

    Cost & rules

    Microwaves

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Working small appliances only.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
  2. Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.
More about microwaves

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Where this information comes from (19)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Resource Directory: Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · Allen County Department of Environmental Management
    • OmniSource Scrap Metal Recycling, 1430 Meyer Road, buys scrap metal from individuals, including appliances with freon such as air conditioners and refrigerators, and microwaves; open Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • OmniSource buys everything from industrial scrap to scrap metal from individuals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ReStore Donations (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne
    • Drop off items at the ReStore during business hours or schedule a free pickup of larger items or loads. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted donations must be in good working order and free of rips, stains and pet hair; they include couches/sofas/sectionals (no sleepers), chairs, dressers, dining sets, refrigerators, washers and dryers, and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
    • Small working appliances including microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Shop Online or in Our Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Industries of Northeast Indiana
    • Goodwill Brooklyn Avenue store: 3127 Brooklyn Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46809. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Covington Plaza store: 6256 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Dupont Village store: 525 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Georgetown Square store: 6404 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Goodwill Glenbrook Commons store: 4122 Lima Road B6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Solid Waste Management Districts (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • A solid waste management district is the county's local authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and runs recycling and HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Districts conduct recycling and household hazardous waste collection events and outreach. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Under Public Law 10-1990, every Indiana county except Marion was to have its own district or join a multi-county district. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The Association of Indiana Solid Waste Management Districts (AISWMD) offers a Find Your District tool and a district map. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM Recycle Indiana: Where to Recycle (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM says solid waste management districts are the county authority for recycling, yard waste and household hazardous waste services, and to confirm program availability and hours with district staff. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • IDEM: Household Hazardous Wastes (opens in new tab) · Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
    • IDEM: contact your local solid waste management district for HHW disposal; districts may offer daily collection or special events. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Marion County has no solid waste management district; residents find HHW drop-off sites on Indy.gov. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open dumping or open burning of solid waste is illegal in Indiana. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Many oil change and automotive service centers accept used motor oil; HHW programs and recycling sites also accept used oil, filters and antifreeze. Checked October 26, 2026.

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