Monroe County Solid Waste

Monroe County Solid Waste is the county-run drop-off site on S Walnut that locals use for household trash, yard waste, and recycling. Neighbors hauling small loads or cleaning out a garage both end up here, along with pickup trucks and trailers from around Bloomington. The place feels like a working municipal site rather than a retail place.

Drive up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to stop for directions; many county sites have a scale or separate exit stop and some charge by weight or vehicle type. The property is large and mostly paved, with piles or containers visible from the road and separate spots for recycling and yard materials at many county facilities. Lines build up on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so expect a bit of congestion; backing a trailer into a drop-off point is common. Signage and traffic cones steer vehicles, and people typically sort materials beside their vehicles before unloading.