Solid Waste Management District


Mishawaka HHW is closed for the season and  will reopen in the spring. 

For missed pick up please call Borden Waste-Away at (800) 683-6801.

Our newest service starts today(January 10, 2019)! Our partners at INTEGRA dropped off SECURE/LOCKED bins for document shredding. Residents can come to our Kerr Street HHW Center during business hours and safely dispose of confidential papers that are piling up at home. No on site fees!

The main HHW center is located at 828 Kerr St. South Bend IN 46601 and is open year round.  Hours 8:30-4:00 Monday-Friday, Saturday 8:00-12:00. The HHW Center in Mishawaka is closed for the season. 


ATTENTION ALL ST. JOSEPH COUNTY
RECYCLING CUSTOMERS


On January 14, 2019, a public meeting was held by the Board of Directors (Board) for the Solid Waste Management District of St. Joseph County (SWMD).  With an eye on reducing costs, the Board approved that Recycling fees will now be collected as a "Special Assessment" on County Property tax rolls.  $17.00 Recycling Fee and $4.50 Hazardous Waste Fee will be collected with property taxes twice annually.  City of South Bend residents will no longer be billed on the Water Bill.  County residents will not receive paper bills.

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PLEASE REMEMBER


We do not offer large item pick up. We also have no association with leaf or yard waste pick up. If you live in the City of South Bend please call (574)233-0311. For St. Joseph County residents please call (574)213-9440.

History


The Solid Waste Management District serves all residents throughout St. Joseph County.

The District was formed in 1991 by St. Joseph County Ordinance No. 76-90. This resolution established a District in accordance with IC 13-21-2-14.5.

The District Board is comprised of elected officials from:
  • St. Joseph County
  • City of Mishawaka
  • City of South Bend
  • Town of New Carlisle

Services


The District offers comprehensive recycling, household hazardous waste (HHW), educational services to the citizens of St. Joseph County. These services include:
  • Countywide Curbside Recycling Program
  • Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility
  • School Education Efforts
Email - swmd@sjcindiana.com

The Solid Waste Management Staff is here to serve you, please contact us at any time.

Solid Waste Management District Documents

  1. 2018 Recycling Amounts
  2. 2019 Form 131