Services are restricted to residents of South Bend only.
Please call for the curbside collection schedule.
southbendin.gov/resident-resources/(574) 233-0311
South Bend, IN 46616
Recycling may not be on the same day as trash service. The recycling collection day is set by Borden Waste-Away, who has contracted with the County to provide this service. The City is only billing for the service, which is the reason our rates are lower than even the senior rate in the County.
Please Note the Following:
All containers to be emptied and rinsed clean and caps & lids removed.
No motor oil, insecticide, herbicide or hazardous chemical containers.
No grocery or department store plastic bags. Return to area stores, where available.
No plastic film (no plastic sheets, tarps or wrap.)
Expanded foam and clear polystyrene (#6 plastic resin) are NOT accepted items.
Please refer to the list of unaccepted items that should not be included with commingled containers.
Material | Residential | Business | Note |
#1 Plastic Beverage Bottles | dropoff |
none |
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#1 Plastic Clamshells | dropoff |
none |
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#1 Plastic Non-Beverage Bottles | dropoff |
none |
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#1 Plastic Trays | dropoff |
none |
|
#1 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#2 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
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#2 Plastic Clamshells | dropoff |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Clear | dropoff |
none |
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#2 Plastic Jugs - Colored | dropoff |
none |
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#2 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#3 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
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#3 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
|
#4 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
|
#4 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#5 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Clamshells | dropoff |
none |
|
#5 Plastic Cups | dropoff |
none |
|
#5 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
#6 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
|
#6 Plastic Cups | dropoff |
none |
|
#6 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
|
#7 Plastic Bottles | dropoff |
none |
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#7 Rigid Plastics | dropoff |
none |
|
Aerosol Cans - Empty | dropoff |
none |
Please ensure that aerosol cans are Empty and that the plastic spray knob is removed. This site accepts non-hazardous containers only. |
Aluminum Beverage Cans | dropoff |
none |
|
Aluminum Foil | dropoff |
none |
Please rinse foil clean. |
Aluminum Food Cans | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
Aluminum Lids | dropoff |
none |
|
Aluminum Pie Plates | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
Aluminum Trays | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
Blueprints | dropoff |
none |
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Booklets | dropoff |
none |
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Brochures | dropoff |
none |
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Brown Glass Beverage Containers | dropoff |
none |
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Brown Glass Containers | dropoff |
none |
|
Cardstock | dropoff |
none |
|
Catalogs | dropoff |
none |
|
Chipboard | dropoff |
none |
Please flatten boxes to conserve space. |
Clear Glass Beverage Containers | dropoff |
none |
|
Clear Glass Containers | dropoff |
none |
|
Construction Paper | dropoff |
none |
|
Corrugated Cardboard | dropoff |
none |
Please flatten boxes to conserve space. |
Drink Boxes | dropoff |
none |
Please rinse and discard straws/lids. |
Envelopes | dropoff |
none |
|
Gift Boxes | dropoff |
none |
Please flatten boxes to conserve space. |
Glassine | dropoff |
none |
|
Green Glass Beverage Containers | dropoff |
none |
|
Green Glass Containers | dropoff |
none |
|
Greeting Cards | dropoff |
none |
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Kraft Paper | dropoff |
none |
|
Magazines | dropoff |
none |
|
dropoff |
none |
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Manila Folders | dropoff |
none |
|
Milk and Juice Cartons | dropoff |
none |
Please rinse out. |
Mixed Paper | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts unwanted mail and envelopes (no plastic cards, stick on labels or unused stamps). |
Newspaper | dropoff |
none |
This site accepts newspaper inserts. |
Newspaper Inserts | dropoff |
none |
|
Office Paper | dropoff |
none |
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Paper Bags | dropoff |
none |
|
Paper Egg Cartons | dropoff |
none |
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Paper Labels | dropoff |
none |
|
Paper Sleeves | dropoff |
none |
|
Paper Tubes | dropoff |
none |
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Paperback Books | dropoff |
none |
|
Paperboard | dropoff |
none |
Please flatten boxes to conserve space. |
Phone Books | dropoff |
none |
|
Shredded Paper | dropoff |
none |
Please place shredded paper in a clear bag then in your bin. |
Steel Cans | dropoff |
none |
Please make sure containers are clean of all food debris. |
Steel Lids | dropoff |
none |
|
Window Envelopes | dropoff |
none |
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