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Small, county-run recycling center just off IN-3 in North Vernon that locals use to drop off household recyclables. It’s the kind of place neighbors swing by when cleaning out garages or clearing out cardboard from a move. Most people there are residential drivers rather than big haulers.
A modest site with a drive-up entrance, an attendant booth and a scale where vehicles pause before and after unloading. Recycling bins and collection containers sit a short drive past the booth, and the layout feels like a working farmyard more than a storefront. Bring things somewhat sorted-paper and cardboard typically have their own spots and mixed containers sit elsewhere-so unloading goes quicker. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can get backed up with a line of pickups and trailers waiting to pull through.
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Before You Go
- Load and sort materials in the truck or trailer before getting to the gate to save time while parked at the booth.
- Secure loose items with a tarp or straps so winds don’t scatter debris while driving to the site.
- Plan for possible lines on Saturdays and spring cleanup weekends; arriving early in the day usually helps avoid the longest waits.
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