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Recycle Center notices

Tire Recycling 2022

Tire Recycling is officially scheduled for Friday, March 25th from 9am-3pm. More details will follow.


We are taking no more bench orders. The recycled caps bench program is officially over with.  We wish to thank all but business's and individuals that supported this program!


Electronics Recycling

Best Buy and Staples Office Supply both do electronics recycling year 'round. There are two of the next to each other on the east side of Bloomington close to Nashville.

Where Can I Recycle?

Nashville Recycling Center

Helmsburg Elementary School

Helmsburg Elementary School

176 Old State Road 46

Office and outside recycling bins. Drive-thru recycling is not available at this time. These bins are available 24/7 M/T/W/Th then taken down Friday 3pm for weekends/holidays.

Helmsburg Elementary School

Helmsburg Elementary School

Helmsburg Elementary School

5378 Helmsburg School Road

24/7 outdoor bins

Sprunica Elementary School

Helmsburg Elementary School

Van Buren Elementary School

3611 Sprunica Road

24/7 outdoor bins

Van Buren Elementary School

Van Buren Elementary School

Van Buren Elementary School

4045 State Road 135 South

24/7 outdoor bins

Parks & Recreation Complex

Van Buren Elementary School

Parks & Recreation Complex

West End of Nashville in Deer Run Park

24/7 outdoor bins

Cordry-Sweetwater

Van Buren Elementary School

Parks & Recreation Complex

8377 Cordry Drive

(next to the Conservancy Office)

24/7 outdoor bins

Brown County, Indiana Recycling Locations

overflowing recycling bins

Please help us so we can continue to help you…

  • If the outdoor bins are full, please do not leave recycling materials on the ground.
  • Please do NOT put trash in recycling bins. Pay-per-bag trash can be left at the Main Office during regular open hours.

Recycling Center Hours

Monday – Friday · 8 am – 4 pm

Closed weekends and holidays


Outside bins at the Nashville Recycling Center will be closed

at 3 pm on Friday and reopen at 9 am on Monday


Satellite bins around the county remain open 24/7

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176 Old State Road 46 · Nashville, Indiana 47448

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