Tox-Away Days are collection events where Hendricks County households can properly dispose of chemicals, fluids, bulbs, batteries, tanks, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more. A more complete list of the items and materials accepted is below.
The following should not be brought to Tox-Away Days:
• Water-based paints (dry it up and throw it out, here’s how: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/latexpaintdrying/)
• Documents to shred (we do not offer shredding services at Tox-Away Days)
• Heavy trash items (furniture, mattresses, construction material, etc.)
• Traditional recyclables (bottles, cans, plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.)
• Asbestos, lab chemicals, explosives, ammunition, firearms, radioactive material, or infectious material

Restrictions: Only residents of Hendricks County are allowed to use the District’s Tox-Away Day events. Regulations prohibit hazardous wastes from other organizations (businesses, churches, schools, non-profits, etc.) from being accepted. Please contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to participate in a Tox-Away Day event.

Fees are charged for the recycling of certain items (TV’s, appliances, and some tires). Payment must be made using cash or check. Pricing details are available here: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/programs/tox-away-days/

Tox-Away Day reminders are sent in our Email Newsletter, The ReSource. Subscribe at https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/the-resource.

Have questions? Here are some other resources that should help:
–Tox-Away Day FAQ: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/tox-away-day-faq/
–Tox-Away Days: What You Should Know: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/tox-away-days-what-you-should-know/