Indiana · Updated November 2026

Dumps near Gary, IN

We list 16 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Gary, Indiana: 8 transfer stations, 3 waste facilities, 3 recycling drop-offs, and 2 landfills. The closest is Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station in Lake Station, 3.6 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 16 within 25 miles

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  1. Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Lake Station, IN · 3.6 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

  2. WM - Gary Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Gary, IN · 3.8 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

  3. Republic Services East Chicago Transfer Station

    Transfer station · East Chicago, IN · 7.3 mi

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    • 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

  4. Sanitary District of Hammond

    Landfill · Hammond, IN · 8.1 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

  5. Republic Services Schererville Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Schererville, IN · 8.8 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

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

    Waste facility · Merrillville, IN · 9.0 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

  7. Munster Public Works Department

    Waste facility · Munster, IN · 9.2 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

  8. Republic Services Crown Point Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Crown Point, IN · 11.4 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 · 11.5 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 · 14.7 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 · 15.5 mi

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    • 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 · 17.0 mi

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    • 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. Boone Grove Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 19.4 mi

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

    546 S 400 W

    • Open Saturday

    Call (219) 465-3694 Fees & rules

  14. Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Valparaiso, IN · 19.6 mi

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    • Open today Call to confirm
    • Residents only No, open to all
    • Cheapest load Call to confirm

    3101 Bertholet Blvd

    • Open to the public

    Call (219) 931-9000 Fees & rules

  15. Indiana Waste Service

    Transfer station · Lowell, IN · 21.5 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

  16. Republic Services Lowell Landfill

    Landfill · Lowell, IN · 21.6 mi

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    • 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 Gary, IN?

We list 16 facilities within 25 miles: Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station, WM - Gary Transfer Station, Republic Services East Chicago Transfer Station, and Sanitary District of Hammond. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near Gary are open to non-residents?

Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station and Indiana Waste Service are open to the public. Township and village transfer stations are usually residents only.

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Gary?

Yes. Valparaiso Compost Site and Boone Grove 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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