Dumps NearbyCompost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026
Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center
Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center is a compost and yard waste site in Mishawaka, IN, in St. Joseph County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. It is one of 16 drop-off sites we list in St. Joseph County.
| Address | 1105 E 5th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | St. Joseph County, IN |
| Phone | (574) 235-9971 |
| Website | mishawaka.in.gov |
| Hours | Tue-Sat: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm Seasonal site. Call to confirm the current opening season. |
| Fees | No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum. |
| Access | Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee |
| Accepts | Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, paint, motor oil, batteries |
| Not accepted | household trash, building materials, medicine, freon appliances, propane tanks, tractor tires |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: mishawaka.in.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in St. Joseph County
Before you go
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other compost and yard waste sites nearby
- Organic Resources Compost & yard waste site
- Elkhart Environmental Center Compost & yard waste site
- City of Goshen Composting Facility Compost & yard waste site
- Cassopolis Village Compost & yard waste site
- Good Earth Horticultural Compost & yard waste site
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Inserv Corp Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTires
- Green Tech Transfer & Recycling Transfer station
- South Bend Resource Recovery & Transfer Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am to 4 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
- Acme Refining Hazardous waste drop-offHousehold hazardous wasteScrap metal
More in St. Joseph County
All 16 drop-off sites in St. Joseph County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Indiana
Frequently asked questions
Where is Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center?
1105 E 5th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center?
Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center is listed for yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: household trash, building materials, medicine, freon appliances, propane tanks and tractor tires.
Is Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center open to the public?
Run by a waste company, expect a gate fee; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
When is Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center open?
Tue-Sat: 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Seasonal site. Call to confirm the current opening season..
What other compost and yard waste sites are near Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Center?
Organic Resources in South Bend (8.8 mi), Elkhart Environmental Center in Elkhart (11 mi) and City of Goshen Composting Facility in Goshen (16 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Mishawaka?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is St Joseph County SWMD Household Hazardous Waste Facility, about 3.9 miles away.
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