Indiana · Updated October 2026

Dumps near Merrillville, IN

We list 10 places to dump trash within 25 miles of Merrillville, Indiana: 5 transfer stations, 3 recycling drop-offs, 1 waste facility, and 1 landfill. The closest is Lake County Solid Waste Management District (NOT Waste Management) in Merrillville, 1.2 miles away. 1 is 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 10 within 25 miles

More filters

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

    Waste facility · Merrillville, IN · 1.2 mi

    Call to confirm
    • 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

  2. Republic Services Crown Point Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Crown Point, IN · 3.6 mi

    Call to confirm
    • 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

  3. Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Lake Station, IN · 8.1 mi

    Call to confirm
    • 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

  4. Valparaiso Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 11.9 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

  5. Boone Grove Compost Site

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 12.2 mi

    Call to confirm
    • 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

  6. Recycling & Waste Reduction

    Recycling drop-off · Valparaiso, IN · 13.2 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

  7. Indiana Waste Service

    Transfer station · Lowell, IN · 14.5 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

  8. Republic Services Lowell Landfill

    Landfill · Lowell, IN · 14.5 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

  9. Homewood Disposal - Valparaiso Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Valparaiso, IN · 15.4 mi

    Call to confirm
    • 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

  10. Republic Services Chesterton Transfer Station

    Transfer station · Chesterton, IN · 16.3 mi

    Call to confirm
    • 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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I dump trash near Merrillville, IN?

We list 10 facilities within 25 miles: Lake County Solid Waste Management District (NOT Waste Management), Republic Services Crown Point Transfer Station, Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station, and Valparaiso Compost Site. The list on this page is sorted by distance.

Which dumps near Merrillville are open to non-residents?

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

Is there a dump open on Saturday near Merrillville?

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.

Nearby cities

All dumps and transfer stations in Indiana →