Indiana · Updated November 2026

Dumps near East Chicago, IN

We list 14 places to dump trash within 25 miles of East Chicago, Indiana: 7 transfer stations, 3 waste facilities, 2 landfills, and 2 recycling drop-offs. The closest is Republic Services East Chicago Transfer Station in East Chicago, 1.2 miles away. 4 are government-run. Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

All 14 within 25 miles

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  1. Republic Services East Chicago Transfer Station

    Transfer station · East Chicago, IN · 1.2 mi

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

    102 W Columbus Dr

    Call (219) 398-6650 Fees & rules

  2. Sanitary District of Hammond

    Landfill · Hammond, IN · 3.1 mi

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

    5143 Columbia Ave

    Call (219) 853-6413 Fees & rules

  3. WM - Gary Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Gary, IN · 4.5 mi

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

    6801 W 15th Ave

    Call (866) 676-7150 Fees & rules

  4. Munster Public Works Department

    Waste facility · Munster, IN · 7.5 mi

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

    508 Fisher St

    Call (219) 836-6970 Fees & rules

  5. Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Lake Station, IN · 10.0 mi

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

    1525 Clay St

    Call (219) 963-9400 Fees & rules

  6. Republic Services Schererville Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Schererville, IN · 10.2 mi

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

    1155 Birch Dr

    Call (219) 865-4934 Fees & rules

  7. Lake County Solid Waste Management District (NOT Waste Management)

    Waste facility · Merrillville, IN · 14.3 mi

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

    8695 Broadway

    Call (219) 853-2420 Fees & rules

  8. Republic Services Crown Point Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Crown Point, IN · 16.2 mi

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

    865 Wheeler St

    Call (219) 310-2343 Fees & rules

  9. City of Crown Point Public Works

    Waste facility · Crown Point, IN · 16.4 mi

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

    705 Industrial Blvd

    Call (219) 662-3252 Fees & rules

  10. Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Chesterton, IN · 20.2 mi

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

    809 Wabash Ave

    Call (219) 926-1046 Fees & rules

  11. Valparaiso Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 22.2 mi

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

    2150 W Lincolnway

    • Open Saturday

    Call (219) 465-3694 Fees & rules

  12. Recycling & Waste Reduction

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 23.7 mi

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

    155 Indiana Ave #314

    Call (219) 465-3694 Fees & rules

  13. Indiana Waste Service

    Transfer station · Lowell, IN · 24.7 mi

    Call to confirm
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri
    • Residents only No, open to all
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    10204 W 181st Ave

    • Open to the public

    Call (219) 613-1300 Fees & rules

  14. Republic Services Lowell Landfill

    Landfill · Lowell, IN · 24.8 mi

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

    10209 W 181st Ave

    Call (219) 690-0644 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near East Chicago, IN?

We list 14 facilities within 25 miles: Republic Services East Chicago Transfer Station, Sanitary District of Hammond, WM - Gary Transfer Station, and Munster Public Works Department. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near East Chicago are open to non-residents?

Indiana Waste Service is open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near East Chicago?

Yes. Valparaiso Compost Site 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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