East Central Recycling (East Central Indiana Solid Waste District)
701 East Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303
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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.
Plan your visit
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What it accepts
Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.
Televisions
AcceptedFree (documented)Other electronics
AcceptedFree (documented)Microwaves
AcceptedFree (documented)Refrigerators and freezers
AcceptedFree (documented)Washers and dryers
AcceptedFree (documented)Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)| Tire over the 6-tire limit, off rim | $5.00 each |
|---|---|
| Tire over the 6-tire limit, on rim | $7.00 each |
- Delaware County residents; household waste only.
- Car and light pick-up tires only, without rims for the free allowance.
- Limit: 6 tires per year free.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Delaware County residents; household waste only.
- Accepted as household hazardous waste ("certain paints"); call 765-282-1900 if unsure.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Delaware County residents; household waste only.
- Car batteries are listed as household hazardous waste.
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Preparation: Break boxes down.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Trash Pickup Guidelines (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Broken-down cardboard boxes can be dropped off at East Central Recycling's roll-off recycling dumpster during business hours. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Technology and Electronic Waste (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Old electronics can be dropped off at East Central Recycling free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronics such as printers, computer monitors, televisions, microwaves and anything with a plug are accepted during business hours (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-noon). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Large white appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers can be taken to East Central Recycling to be recycled free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Delaware County residents can bring up to 6 car or light pick-up tires a year free; tires over the limit cost $5 off-rim and $7 on-rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires over the six-tire limit cost $5.00 off-rim and $7.00 on-rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Muncie Sanitary District
- Household hazardous waste drop-off is free for all Delaware County residents for waste generated at the residence; not for businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household hazardous waste includes certain paints, stains and varnishes, car batteries, motor oil and pesticides. Checked October 26, 2026.
- East Central Recycling is at 701 East Centennial Avenue, Muncie, IN 47303; phone 765-282-1900. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; closes to the public a half hour before listed closing times. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Special Waste (opens in new tab) · East Central Indiana Solid Waste District
- The district's special waste programs are only for residents of Madison, Delaware and Grant counties; ID may be required and fees may apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
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