"When are they going to clear the bins? They're full!"
- Mon, Wed, Fri: Claypool, Leesburg, Mentone, Milford, Silver Lake
- Mon - Sat: North Webster, Syracuse, Warsaw
- Mon - Fri: Pierceton
"There's a problem at one of the sites, who do I call?"
- KC Recycling (574) 372-3087
- Whitley Environmental (260) 248-8300
"Do you offer pick up services?"
- At this time, we do not. We are strictly drop off in the community bins as well as at the main facility in Warsaw. Try contacting Lake City Cleaning & Junk Removal at (574) 526-0396 to see if they can assist you!
"Are you guys the ones who pick up recycling at my house?"
- Not us, sorry! Depending on where you live in Kosciusko County, it could be a few different providers. Notably, Warsaw residents are serviced by Borden's Waste-Away and Winona Lake residents are serviced by Advanced Disposal. Those links take you to specific information for that municipality.
"Why wasn't my trash collected?"
- We receive many calls about trash service. Contact the public works or street works department for your town and they should be able to answer all your questions or lead you to the right provider.
"Where do I take my trash items?"
- To dispose of trash items, fees may apply and there are two options:
- Advanced Disposal Landfill - 2710 E 800 S, Claypool, IN ; (260) 839-0300
- Waste Management Transfer Station - 2353 N Boeing Rd, Warsaw, IN ; (574) 269-5948
"Do you pay for recycling?"
- We do not pay for aluminum or other scrap items. Contact Lewis Salvage or Stuckman's to see how they can help you.
"When is your next shredding day/tire collection event?"
- At this time we do not have any events scheduled or plans to schedule an event in the near future. The best way to know what we've got going on is to follow us on Facebook at KCRecyclingDepot or sign up for our monthly newsletter.
"What are we supposed to do with our glass now?"
- If you have curbside service, many of them are still taking glass. To be fiscally responsible under our new contract - which saw hauling costs triple from 2019's rate - we had to elect to stop taking glass in the drop off bins. The best solutions we have to offer right now for glass items are:
- Look into reuse. The internet, specifically Pinterest, is teeming with ideas on way to reuse glass.
- Look into changing products. Some things come in glass and nothing else, but you might consider looking at alternatives that are in plastics #1, 2, or 3 that we are still able to take.
"Do you still have your Eco Store?"
- The Eco Store closed a couple years ago and we no longer sell merchandise here.
What do you not take and where should I take it?
Appliances - Refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers need to have the Freon removed from a certified specialist. Contact Colliers @ (574) 269-3393 or Quine Freeman @ (574) 267-3678. Most appliances may be taken to a local scrap yard once the Freon is out: Lewis Salvage in Warsaw @ (574) 267-6781 or Stuckman's in Syracuse @ (260) 856-2060.
Asbestos - For large amounts contact the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties @ 574-267-6125. Small amounts may be double bagged and placed in your trash.
Carpet - Large quantities should be taken to the landfill, or you can cut up and dispose of with your trash.
Cars - Stuckman's and other scrap yards will buy old cars, but here is a nifty idea. Donate your old vehicle to Make-a-Wish for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Recycle unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUV's, RV's, and boats... Recycle your car into a wish for a local child! Visit http://ohkyin.wheelsforwishes.org/
Christmas trees - If you have city pick up, check with your street department on the collection process. Other residents may take their tree to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 in Warsaw for a small fee.
Explosives/firearms/ammunition - Contact the Sherriff's department @ (574) 267-5667.
Fireworks - Drench fireworks in water, cut off wicks, and double bag for placement in your trash.
Plastic bags - Most stores, especially grocery, collect plastics bags for recycling. Simply place bags in the bin usually located in front entrance. In these collection bins you may also recycle: bread bags, dry cleaner bags, case wrap (from water bottles, TP etc.), produce and newspaper bags. Do not recycle frozen food bags and salad bags.
Secure document destruction - Check out Barker Archives @ 574-269-4866, The UPS Store @ 574-269-7393, or Staples @ 574-268-2023
Tires - Contact Monteith Tire @ 574-267-8164 or Smith Tire @ 574-267-8261 for collection cost
Yard waste - Warsaw residents may put yard waste at curbside to pick up. Check with your local street departments. Others may bring waste to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 for a fee. Better yet - visit the KC Recycling Depot to learn how to get started composting!
Asbestos - For large amounts contact the Builders Association of Kosciusko and Fulton Counties @ 574-267-6125. Small amounts may be double bagged and placed in your trash.
Carpet - Large quantities should be taken to the landfill, or you can cut up and dispose of with your trash.
Cars - Stuckman's and other scrap yards will buy old cars, but here is a nifty idea. Donate your old vehicle to Make-a-Wish for Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Recycle unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUV's, RV's, and boats... Recycle your car into a wish for a local child! Visit http://ohkyin.wheelsforwishes.org/
Christmas trees - If you have city pick up, check with your street department on the collection process. Other residents may take their tree to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 in Warsaw for a small fee.
Explosives/firearms/ammunition - Contact the Sherriff's department @ (574) 267-5667.
Fireworks - Drench fireworks in water, cut off wicks, and double bag for placement in your trash.
Plastic bags - Most stores, especially grocery, collect plastics bags for recycling. Simply place bags in the bin usually located in front entrance. In these collection bins you may also recycle: bread bags, dry cleaner bags, case wrap (from water bottles, TP etc.), produce and newspaper bags. Do not recycle frozen food bags and salad bags.
Secure document destruction - Check out Barker Archives @ 574-269-4866, The UPS Store @ 574-269-7393, or Staples @ 574-268-2023
Tires - Contact Monteith Tire @ 574-267-8164 or Smith Tire @ 574-267-8261 for collection cost
Yard waste - Warsaw residents may put yard waste at curbside to pick up. Check with your local street departments. Others may bring waste to Superior Excavating on Highway 30 for a fee. Better yet - visit the KC Recycling Depot to learn how to get started composting!
