The Indiana Household Hazardous Waste Task Force, Inc. works to protect Indiana’s environment and public health. We do this by promoting safe and cost-effective management of hazardous waste, including both universal and EPA-exempt materials.

HOW WE WORK

We encourage cooperation between public and private groups. By working together regionally, we improve education about hazardous waste. We also focus on the proper handling and disposal of harmful materials to keep our communities safe.

WHY IT MATTERS

Protecting the environment and health requires everyone’s effort. Through education and partnerships, we aim to reduce pollution and keep Indiana clean for future generations.

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A l l e n J a y L a k e K n o x W h i t e J a s p e r C a s s P i k e R u s h L a P o r t e P a r k e G r a n t G r e e n e P e r r y R i p l e y C l a r k N o b l e G i b s o n P o r t e r W e l l s P o s e y E l k h a r t V i g o C l a y O w e n H e n r y B o o n e M i a m i J a c k s o n P u t n a m D u b o i s S h e l b y P u l a s k i F u l t o n M a r i o n C l i n t o n S u l l i v a n H a r r i s o n B e n t o n C a r r o l l D a v i e s s M a r t i n O r a n g e K o s c i u s k o M o n r o e M o r g a n M a d i s o n N e w t o n M a r s h a l l W a r r i c k W a b a s h W a r r e n B r o w n D e K a l b F r a n k l i n A d a m s S t a r k e S p e n c e r D e c a t u r R a n d o l p h L a w r e n c e W h i t l e y F o u n t a i n H a m i l t o n W a s h i n g t o n S t . J o s e p h T i p p e c a n o e T i p t o n J e n n i n g s D e l a w a r e H e n d r i c k s J e f f e r s o n L a G r a n g e S t e u b e n H o w a r d J o h n s o n S c o t t H a n c o c k C r a w f o r d F a y e t t e W a y n e U n i o n F l o y d S w i t z e r l a n d M o n t g o m e r y H u n t i n g t o n D e a r b o r n B a r t h o l o m e w V e r m i l l i o n O h i o V a n d e r b u r g h B l a c k f o r d
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Click your county below for contact information with your Solid Waste Management District

A l l e n J a y L a k e K n o x W h i t e J a s p e r C a s s P i k e R u s h L a P o r t e P a r k e G r a n t G r e e n e P e r r y R i p l e y C l a r k N o b l e G i b s o n P o r t e r W e l l s P o s e y E l k h a r t V i g o C l a y O w e n H e n r y B o o n e M i a m i J a c k s o n P u t n a m D u b o i s S h e l b y P u l a s k i F u l t o n M a r i o n C l i n t o n S u l l i v a n H a r r i s o n B e n t o n C a r r o l l D a v i e s s M a r t i n O r a n g e K o s c i u s k o M o n r o e M o r g a n M a d i s o n N e w t o n M a r s h a l l W a r r i c k W a b a s h W a r r e n B r o w n D e K a l b F r a n k l i n A d a m s S t a r k e S p e n c e r D e c a t u r R a n d o l p h L a w r e n c e W h i t l e y F o u n t a i n H a m i l t o n W a s h i n g t o n S t . J o s e p h T i p p e c a n o e T i p t o n J e n n i n g s D e l a w a r e H e n d r i c k s J e f f e r s o n L a G r a n g e S t e u b e n H o w a r d J o h n s o n S c o t t H a n c o c k C r a w f o r d F a y e t t e W a y n e U n i o n F l o y d S w i t z e r l a n d M o n t g o m e r y H u n t i n g t o n D e a r b o r n B a r t h o l o m e w V e r m i l l i o n O h i o V a n d e r b u r g h B l a c k f o r d
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Indiana

Household Hazardous

Waste Task Force

 

The Indiana Household Hazardous Waste Task Force, Inc. works to protect Indiana’s environment and public health. We do this by promoting safe and cost-effective management of hazardous waste, including both universal and EPA-exempt materials.

HOW WE WORK

We encourage cooperation between public and private groups. By working together regionally, we improve education about hazardous waste. We also focus on the proper handling and disposal of harmful materials to keep our communities safe.

WHY IT MATTERS

Protecting the environment and health requires everyone’s effort. Through education and partnerships, we aim to reduce pollution and keep Indiana clean for future generations.

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Batteries

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Mercury

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Illegal Dumping

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Unwanted Medicines

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Electronics/Computers

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Paint Products

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Waste Tires

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Home Appliances

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