Indiana · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Fort Wayne, IN

We list 8 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Fort Wayne, Indiana: 3 waste facilities, 3 recycling drop-offs, 1 landfill, and 1 transfer station. The closest is Allen County Department of Environmental Management in Fort Wayne, 0.6 miles away. 6 are government-run and 2 are restricted to local residents. The cheapest posted load rate nearby is $8.50 (residential load 0-99 lbs) at Adams County Solid Waste District. Sorted by distance. Fees and rules come from each facility's own website; anything we couldn't verify says "Call to confirm."

All 8 within 25 miles

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  1. Allen County Department of Environmental Management

    Waste facility · Fort Wayne, IN · 0.6 mi

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

    1 E Main St #755

    • Residents only

    Call (260) 449-7878 Fees & rules

  2. Republic Services Fort Wayne Landfill

    Landfill · Fort Wayne, IN · 5.7 mi

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

    6231 MacBeth Rd

    • Open Saturday

    Call (260) 747-4117 Fees & rules

  3. Allen County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility

    Recycling drop-off · Fort Wayne, IN · 7.5 mi

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

    2260 Carroll Rd

    • Residents only

    Call (260) 449-4433 Fees & rules

  4. Whitley County Solid Waste

    Waste facility · Columbia City, IN · 18.5 mi

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

    701 S Line St

    • Open Saturday

    Call (260) 248-3132 Fees & rules

  5. DeKalb County Yard Waste Compost Lot

    Recycling drop-off · Auburn, IN · 20.8 mi

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

    2318 Co Rd 36A

    • Open Saturday

    Call (260) 233-1531 Fees & rules

  6. Republic Services Auburn Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Auburn, IN · 22.9 mi

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

    3907 Co Rd 47

    Call (260) 747-4117 Fees & rules

  7. Adams County Solid Waste District

    Waste facility · Decatur, IN · 23.8 mi

    $8.50residential load 0-99 lbs
    • Open today Mon, Tues, Wednes, Thurs, Fri, Satur
    • Residents only Call to confirm
    • Cheapest load $8.50 per load

    3775 N 200 E

    • Loads from $8.50
    • Open Saturday

    Call (260) 724-9971 Fees & rules

  8. Wells County Recycling Center

    Recycling drop-off · Bluffton, IN · 24.1 mi

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

    702 W Wabash St

    • Open Saturday

    Call (260) 824-4828 Fees & rules

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Fort Wayne, IN?

We list 8 facilities within 25 miles: Allen County Department of Environmental Management, Republic Services Fort Wayne Landfill, Allen County's Household Hazardous Waste Facility, and Whitley County Solid Waste. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

What's the cheapest dump near Fort Wayne?

Among facilities that post prices, Adams County Solid Waste District lists the lowest load rate: $8.50 for a residential load 0-99 lbs. Facilities without a posted price may be cheaper, so call around.

Which dumps near Fort Wayne are open to non-residents?

Republic Services Fort Wayne Landfill and Republic Services Auburn Transfer Station are open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Fort Wayne?

Yes. Republic Services Fort Wayne Landfill, Whitley County Solid Waste, DeKalb County Yard Waste Compost Lot, and Adams County Solid Waste District 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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