Waste Disposal in St. Joseph County, IN

12 facilities across 6 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.0

Paul's Auto Yard

South Bend, IN · 383 reviews

Scrap MetalSalvage yardAuto parts market

3.9

WM - Prairie View Landfill

Bremen, IN · 83 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpDebris removal service

3.1

Republic Services South Bend Transfer Station

South Bend, IN · 59 reviews

Transfer StationWaste transfer stationGarbage dump

4.3

Chestnut Metal Recycling

Osceola, IN · 22 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerJunkyard

3.1

St. Joseph County Solid Waste Management District

South Bend, IN · 21 reviews

Recycling CenterCounty government office

4.3

Household Hazardous Waste Center

South Bend, IN · 19 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalCounty government office

4.1

Mishawaka Transfer Station

Mishawaka, IN · 18 reviews

Transfer StationBus station

5.0

Mishawaka Organic Center

Mishawaka, IN · 11 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

4.6

Alternate Source Recycling

South Bend, IN · 8 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.8

Liberty Tire Recycling LLC

North Liberty, IN · 6 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerTire shop

5.0

Household Hazardous Waste Center

Mishawaka, IN · 2 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalCounty government office

Elkhart RV Dump Station

Granger, IN

Transfer StationWaste transfer station

About Waste Disposal in St. Joseph County

St. Joseph County in Indiana has 12 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 6 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Paul's Auto Yard in South Bend, rated 4 stars from 383 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many St. Joseph County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in St. Joseph County, Indiana?

There are 12 waste disposal facilities across 6 cities in St. Joseph County, Indiana, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a St. Joseph County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in St. Joseph County?

The top facility in St. Joseph County is Paul's Auto Yard in South Bend with a 4-star rating from 383 Google reviews.

Cities in St. Joseph County

Bremen1 facility Granger1 facility Mishawaka3 facilities North Liberty1 facility Osceola1 facility South Bend5 facilities

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