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Business Recycling
JCRD helps business and industries improve their bottom line by appropriately managing their waste products. Call for a free waste audit.
Electronics Recycling
Visit our electronics recycling page for details.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The free collection of household hazardous waste is available to Jackson County residents at the Seymour Department of Public Works at 765 “F” Avenue (Freeman Field) in Seymour. Products that are accepted are household cleaning chemicals, yard and garden products, fertilizer, fuel, mercury-containing devices, fluorescent and CFL bulbs and other chemicals found in homes. Collection hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Chemicals must be signed in.
Plastic Tubs
Recyclers in Jackson County, including the City of Seymour, can now recycle tubs. Examples are butter or margarine tubs, whipped topping, yogurt, sour cream and individual fruit cups.
Fluorescent BulbsFluorescent and CFL bulbs from residential use can be recycled at the following locations: Seymour Department of Public Works and Brownstown Hardware. For businesses, please contact the Recycling District for information on how you can recycle your fluorescent bulbs.
Festivals
Recycling containers for aluminum cans and plastic bottles will be provided for County festivals
- Crothersville Red, White and Blue Festival
- Tampico Tractor Pull
- Freetown July Festival
- Jackson County Fair
- Medora Hope Festival
- Fort Vallonia Days
- Medora Christmas Festival
Batteries
Household batteries that are alkaline based are no longer hazardous and can be disposed of in residential trash. Lithium, nickel ion and all rechargeable batteries and button batteries contain chemicals that are hazardous to the environment and should be recycled. Batteries are collected at the Seymour Chamber of Commerce, Seymour Department of Public Works and libraries in Seymour, Crothersville, Brownstown and Medora.
Mercury Thermometers
Household mercury-containing thermometers can be exchanged for digital thermometers at the Jackson County Health Department at 801 West Second Street in Seymour. This is a free program for Jackson County residents.
Sharps (used syringes)
Sharps can be disposed of using needle clips available free at the Jackson County Health Department. The clips safely remove and secure needles from syringes used at home by diabetics and allergy sufferers. This is NOT a needle exchange program.
Appliances
Appliances and other metal containing items can be recycled at local metal recyclers or by taking them to the Stuckwisch Appliances, 202 North Main St., Brownstown, IN 47220. Their phone number if 812-358-4726.. Freon-containing items will be emptied of Freon at the landfill by a registered technician before being recycled.
Bicycles
Bicycles in good condition can be recycled to another child or resident in need. Call the Recycling District to arrange for pick-up or drop off. Thanks to the Brownstown Exchange Club for assisting with minor repairs.
Document Destruction
Four document destruction events are held throughout the year. Two events are held in Seymour, one in Seymour (spring and fall) and tow in Brownstown (spring and fall). This program is free to Jackson County residents and non-profits.
Free Document Shredding No Events Currently Scheduled ReMax 1403 East Tipton St., Seymour
No Events Currently Scheduled Behind Snappy’s in Brownstown
Hornet’s Nest
The Hornet’s Nest reuse store at 154 West Second Street, Medora, provides free clothing, household items and toys to the public. The store is operated in partnership with the Jackson County Recycling District and local volunteers. Donations are accepted at the site daily. The store does not accept mattresses, chemicals or televisions. All donations should be clean and in working order. The store is open on Tuesday 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Yard Waste
The City of Seymour and the Town of Brownstown offer curbside yard waste collection. Contact the respective city or town offices for more information on collection. Mutton Creek HMOA also provides a yard waste drop-off for their residents.
Tires
Tires are collected the first Saturday after Memorial Day. All tires are charged the regular rate. Tires can be taken to Rumpke Landfill in Medora and BestWay Transfer Station in Seymour.
