Recycling turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources. In addition, it generates a host of environmental, financial, and social benefits. Materials like glass, metal, plastics, and paper are collected, separated and sent to facilities that can process them into new materials or products.
In Muncie we use a Blue Bag system were you place all recyclable materials into a blue trash bag were it will later get sorted. You may also drop off certain materials at East Central Recycling, located at 701 E. Centennial Ave.
Their hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 12 noon.
You can drop off recyclable materials and household hazard waste there including used oil, tires, electronics, batteries, light bulbs, etc. This service is free to all Delaware County residents. If you have more questions, call 747-4742.
For lots more local recycling information and details of what you can drop off, visit the Muncie Sanitary District's website.
Ever wonder how the Blue Bag process works? Watch this educational video to see how!