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Solid Waste Facility
Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District
1497 Ground Hog Rd, Heltonville, IN 47436
(812) 834-5341A county-run solid waste site just off Ground Hog Road in Heltonville, used by local residents hauling household trash, yard waste and common recyclables. Small-town scale - more like a regional drop-off than a big city transfer station - so expect the kind of setup typical for county convenience centers.
Drive up to a staffed entrance area where vehicles are directed into lanes for unloading; there’s usually a simple booth and a few covered or open containers. Vehicles pull forward to the appropriate container for trash or yard material, while recycling containers tend to be grouped together nearby. Lines can form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup times, so plan for a short wait when the weather’s good.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have ID and proof of residency handy, since county sites commonly check that at the gate.
- Separate recyclables and yard waste from regular trash before getting there to speed up unloading.
- Aim for a weekday or early morning visit to avoid the weekend backlog that builds up in nicer weather.
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