Transfer stationEPA / OSM listing

Metro Recycling INC

You will find Metro Recycling INC in Lowell, IN. It is a transfer station in Lake County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items and scrap metal. Lake County has 50 sites in our directory, including this one.

Address	10204 W 181st Ave, Lowell, IN 46356 Directions
County	Lake County, IN
Hours	No hours on record. A quick call saves a wasted trip.
Fees	We found no official prices. Some sites post them only at the scale house.
Access	Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Scrap metal

EPA record (August 2025). We have not verified hours or fees here. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.

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Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site Compost & yard waste site Verified

546 S 400 W, Valparaiso · 18 mi · (219) 465-3694

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm

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Valparaiso Municipal Composting Site Compost & yard waste site Verified

2150 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso · 25 mi · (219) 465-3694

Hours: Mon-Sat: 8 am to 5 pm

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More in Lake County

All 50 drop-off sites in Lake County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Indiana

Frequently asked questions

Where is Metro Recycling INC?

10204 W 181st Ave, Lowell, IN 46356. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Metro Recycling INC?

Metro Recycling INC is listed for household trash & bulky items and scrap metal. Call ahead, because accepted items can change.

Is Metro Recycling INC open to the public?

Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.

What other transfer stations are near Metro Recycling INC?

Illiana Transfer 3 in Crown Point (14 mi), Ooms Brothers Disposal Transfer Station in DeMotte (15 mi) and Illiana Transfer 1 in Schererville (18 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lowell?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Boone Grove Municipal Composting Site, about 18 miles away.

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