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Microwave Recycling in Michigan City, IN

The 1801 Kentucky Street electronics trailer takes microwaves free year-round, and the spring airport drop-off takes small appliances such as microwaves.

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

3 ways to get rid of a microwave in Michigan City

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Michigan CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    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. La Porte County Solid Waste District electronics trailer (Michigan City)County service · LaPorte CountyLaPorte County residentsFree
    How it works

    Year-round electronics drop-off trailer at 1801 Kentucky Street, Michigan City, by the Michigan City Street Department (turn on Russell Street); open daylight hours. Free for La Porte County residents. The district's other trailer is at 724 Zigler Road, La Porte.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. Michigan City annual Spring Clean-Up (curbside bulky items and airport drop-off)City service · Michigan CityMichigan City residentsCost not listed
    How it works

    Annual spring program: curbside bulky item and furniture collection during each household's assigned week, plus the Waste Not, Want Not drop-off at Michigan City Municipal Airport - Phillips Field, 1300 North Highway 212. Dates change each year (late March to April in 2026).

    Cost & rules
    • Annual spring program only; check the city for this year's dates.

    Official page (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.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Electronic Recycling (opens in new tab) · Solid Waste District of La Porte County
    • Unwanted electronics can go to two locations in Michigan City and La Porte for free recycling year-round; the program is free to all La Porte County residents, not businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Electronic exercise equipment, microwaves and televisions are on the accepted list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Michigan City Announces 2026 Spring Clean-Up Program and Airport Drop-Off Opportunities (opens in new tab) · City of Michigan City
    • Michigan City's annual Spring Clean-Up includes curbside bulky item collection and the Waste Not, Want Not airport drop-off; in 2026 curbside weeks ran March 23-April 24. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The airport drop-off at 1300 North Highway 212 accepts furniture, mattresses and box springs, small appliances such as microwaves, and tires (4 per household). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Michigan City ID is required; no commercial or business disposal. 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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