Solid Waste Facility

Elkhart County Solid Waste

59530 Co Rd 7, Elkhart, IN 46517

(574) 522-2581

Small, county-run solid waste site on County Road 7 that local residents use for household trash, yard clippings and recycling drop-offs. It’s the kind of place neighbors swing by with a pickup load or a few bags on weekends and during seasonal cleanups.

There’s an entrance booth and a couple of lanes to pull up to; plan to stop briefly at the booth before heading in. The site is fairly open and flat with large containers and piles a short drive from the gate, and recycling bins are usually placed off to one side. Expect to back up to a bin or drop area depending on what’s being unloaded, and to drive past one or two traffic-control points before exiting. Weekends, especially in spring, tend to be busier with lines forming at the gate.

Facility Information

Type Solid Waste Facility
City Elkhart
State Indiana

Before You Go

  • Sort recyclables, yard waste and trash at home so unloading is quicker when it’s your turn.
  • Bring something to cover loose debris in the truck bed or trailer to avoid blow-off on the drive in.
  • Try to visit outside peak weekend hours during spring cleanups if possible; lines can get long.