Indiana · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Columbus, IN

We list 11 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Columbus, Indiana: 6 recycling drop-offs, 3 waste facilities, 1 landfill, and 1 transfer station. The closest is Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District in Columbus, 1.8 miles away. 6 are government-run. The cheapest posted load rate nearby is $0.50 (trash bag, 13 gallon) at Jennings County Recycle Center. Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

All 11 within 25 miles

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  1. Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District

    Recycling drop-off · Columbus, IN · 1.8 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    720 S Mapleton St

    Call (812) 376-2614 Fees & rules

  2. Bartholomew County Landfill

    Landfill · Columbus, IN · 5.3 mi

    $39loads over 200 lbs
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $39 per ton

    811 E 450 S

    • Loads from $39
    • Open Saturday

    Call (812) 342-2756 Fees & rules

  3. Petersville Convenience Station

    Recycling drop-off · Columbus, IN · 6.4 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    11110 E 25th St

    • Open Saturday

    Call (812) 376-2614 Fees & rules

  4. Brown County (Indiana) Solid Waste Management District

    Recycling drop-off · Nashville, IN · 17.2 mi

    $2trash
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $2 per bag

    176 Old State Rd 46

    • Loads from $2

    Call (812) 988-0140 Fees & rules

  5. Jennings County Recycle Center

    Recycling drop-off · North Vernon, IN · 18.4 mi

    $0.50trash bag, 13 gallon
    • Open today Mon, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $0.50 per bag

    4800 IN-3

    • Loads from $0.50
    • Open Saturday

    Call (812) 352-0800 Fees & rules

  6. Johnson County Recycling Center

    Recycling drop-off · Franklin, IN · 22.2 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    2250 Graham Rd

    • Open Saturday

    Call (317) 738-2546 Fees & rules

  7. Franklin Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Franklin, IN · 22.6 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    730 Industrial Dr

    • Open Saturday

    Fees & rules

  8. Shelby County Solid Waste Management

    Waste facility · Shelbyville, IN · 22.9 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    20 W Polk St Ste 203

    • Open Saturday

    Call (317) 392-8904 Fees & rules

  9. Jackson County Solid Waste

    Waste facility · Brownstown, IN · 23.9 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    1220 W Bloomington Rd

    Call (812) 358-4277 Fees & rules

  10. Shelby County Recycling District

    Recycling drop-off · Shelbyville, IN · 23.9 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    1316 N Michigan Rd

    • Open Saturday

    Fees & rules

  11. Decatur County Solid Waste

    Waste facility · Greensburg, IN · 24.7 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Call to confirm
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    314 W Washington St

    Call (812) 663-0960 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Columbus, IN?

We list 11 facilities within 25 miles: Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District, Bartholomew County Landfill, Petersville Convenience Station, and Brown County (Indiana) Solid Waste Management District. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

What's the cheapest dump near Columbus?

Among facilities that post prices, Jennings County Recycle Center lists the lowest load rate: $0.50 for a trash bag, 13 gallon. Facilities without a posted price may be cheaper, so call around.

Which dumps near Columbus are open to non-residents?

Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District, Brown County (Indiana) Solid Waste Management District, and Shelby County Solid Waste Management are open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Columbus?

Yes. Bartholomew County Landfill, Petersville Convenience Station, Jennings County Recycle Center, and Johnson County Recycling Center list Saturday hours.

What should I bring to the dump?

A photo ID (many facilities are residents only), cash or exact change (many don't take cards), a tarp over the load, and gloves. Sort yard waste, tires, appliances and electronics separately; most places charge for them by the item.

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