Hard to Dispose Items
Large Trash
The Johnson County Recycling District DOES NOT ACCEPT TRASH ITEMS, nor is it responsible for county trash pick-up or disposal. If there are issues with your curbside trash pickup, you must contact your town/city office or the trash hauler with whom you subscribe for service. If you do not have curbside services, the following two locations are available for trash and large item disposal within Johnson County for a fee.
730 Industrial Drive, Franklin
Industrial Drive is located on the east side of U.S. 31, immediately south of the Franklin Police Station.
Hours of operation
Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday from 7 a.m. to Noon
Pricing
Verify pricing and hours by calling 317.736.4542
701 West River Road, Edinburgh
Waste Water Treatment Plant
Call for hours and pricing
812.526.3530
Medications
If not properly disposed of, medications can negatively impact our environment and waterways. Most pharmacies provide expired or unneeded medicine disposal programs. Please contact your pharmacist for more details. You can also drop off the medicines at the following locations:
TV and Monitors
These companies offer Television and Computer Monitor disposal for a fee. Refer to their website or call them for more information.
Caldwell Environmental
317.834.8200
caldwellenviro.com
Shares, Shelbyville
317.398.8497
sharesshredding.org
Technology Recyclers, Indianapolis
800.237.3887
tech-recyclers.com
RecycleForce, Indianapolis
317.532.1367
recycleforce.org
Green Wave Computer Recycling
317.899.0000
gwcri.com
Sharps Exchange
The Johnson County Health Department offers a free Sharps Exchange Program for residents of Johnson County.
317.346.4365
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