Residential Use Only

The hours for dumpsters are from 7:15 AM to 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. and the third (3rd) Saturday of each month through November and will resume in March. Please note the the Town of Merrillville has added Saturday for the convenience of it's residents.

Residents must present proof of residency in the Public Works Office before dumping.

For Residential Use Only - Must show proof of residency.

Residents are limited to two loads per week.

Permitted Items

1. Major appliances
2. Car tires
3. Yard waste
   

Items That are NOT Permitted

• Regulated hazardous waste
• Household paint
• Aerosols
• Regulated special waste
• Provide residents with dumpster use and tree and yard waste disposal on site
• Roofing materials
• Herbicides
• Pesticides
• Items containing CFCs / PCBs
• Off spec products
• Liquid waste
• Raw garbage
• Chemicals
• Concrete

Please contact Lake County Solid Waste Management District to find out where you can dispose of the above items.

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Lake County Solid Waste Management District

The Lake County Solid Waste Management District will holds an annual household waste collection at Merrillville Town Hall at 7820 Broadway.

This program is for Lake County Indiana households only and not open to businesses.

Accepted Items

• Batteries ( both household and auto)
• Cleaners
• Oils
• Herbicides
• Pesticides
• Solvents
• Corrosives
• Antifreeze
• Automotive fluids
• Mercury thermometers and thermostats
• Gasoline
• Aerosols
• Oxidizers
• Poisons
• Oil base paint

New Collection Items that are Now Being Accepted

• Sharps (syringes)
• Expired or Unwanted Medication (Pharmaceuticals)
  Expired or unused medication will be accepted. Just bring in your unused or expired menication in its original container if possible.

Items that are NOT Being Accepted

• Tires
• Appliances
• Commercial Waste
• Explosives
• Ammunition
• Asbestos
• Latex Paint
• Gas Cylinders (or any other container over 30 gallons)

Latex paint is non-hazardous, remove lid from laxet paint can add "Kitty-Litter" or allow to dry completely the dispose of it in your regular trash with the lid off.

Waste oil in large containers will be accepted and evacuated after 1:30 PM

The Lake County Solid Waste Management Program also offers a White Goods and waste tires collection program. The program will be provided at the Merrillville Public Works Department during regular buisness hours.

There is No Charge for Disposing of the Following Items

• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Freezers
• Washers & dryers
• Dishwashers
• Water heaters
• Air conditioners
• Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers
• Microwave ovens
• Car of truck tires (NO SEMI-TRUCK TIRES)

This program is funded entirely by your Solid Waste District of Lake County

Any questions please call 1-800-946-4449 or
Lake County Solid Waste Management District
7820 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219)769-3820
www.lcswmd.com

Disposal of Large Bulk Items
For disposal of large bulk items, construction material, or concrete you can take this items to the following addresses:

Gary Transfer Station
6801 W. 15th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
(219)977-8095

$37.00 per 1 ton, (1 ton minimum charge)


Illiana Resource Recovery and Transfer Station
1155 Birch Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219)865-4934

$50.00 per 1 ton