- For all residents living within Shelby County, the SCRD provides disposal of hazardous materials, tires, electronics, confidential documents for shredding, and recycle material. The Recycle Center is located at 1316 N Michigan Rd, Shelbyville. It is on the same property as the Shelby County Transfer Station. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, Saturday 7:30am-11:00am
Hazardous Materials include household chemicals, garage chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. (We do not accept latex, water-based paint. Paint can be disposed of in the trash if it is dried and in solid form.)
Tires – only car and light truck tires are accepted. Limit of 6 tires accepted.
Acceptable Items include
Oil-based paint or stain
Rechargeable Batteries
Vehicle Batteries
Flammable liquids and solids
Acids
Poisons
Car & Light Truck Tires (Limit 6)
Household Chemicals
Sharps Containers – Fill and exchange for new container
Confidential Documents for Shredding
Styrofoam- Must be Clean
House Hold Recycle Material including Food and Beverage Glass and Plastic, Cardboard, Paper, Steel and Aluminum Cans
Alkaline Batteries
Children’s Car Seats- Must be free of fabric and straps
Items not Accepted Include
Latex Paint (Paint can be dried and disposed of in the trash.)
Medication
Medication Disposal
A permanent drop box is located at the Shelby County Criminal Justice Center, 107 W. Taylor St. This box is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Empty medication containers can be disposed of in the trash.
