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Solid Waste Facility
Lawrence Co Solid Waste
2156 Old State Rd 37 N, Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4986A county solid waste site used by Bedford and Lawrence County residents for household trash, yard clippings, and basic recycling. Neighbors bring loads from pickups and trailers, not industrial haulers, and it’s the kind of place people stop at between projects.
Drive up a short access road to a small entrance booth where attendants usually direct traffic; there’s often a scale area for larger or commercial loads. Open tipping areas and rows of roll-off bins make the site feel more like a yard than a building. Recycling and yard-waste drop-offs are typically grouped near the entrance so people can hop out and sort; larger trash piles and compactor areas sit farther back. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can have a line of trucks and trailers waiting to get in.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring something to help secure loose yard waste in the truck bed or trailer so it doesn’t blow out while driving to the site.
- Have items already separated - cardboard, metal, and green waste - so dropping off is quicker and traffic keeps moving.
- Expect lines on Saturdays and early evenings; plan to come during a weekday afternoon if trying to avoid crowds.
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