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Paper Shredding Service
ToxAway Day- Saturday, October 11, 2025 8:00AM-1:00PM
23rd Annual ToxAway Day Event For Jay County Residents SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jay County High School Driving Range/Soccer Field Parking Lot ~Event Is Held RAIN OR SHINE~ Oil Based Paint Computers Refrigerators Stains Computer Accessories Air Conditioners Varnishes PCB Ballasts Dishwashers Adhesives Smoke Detectors Stoves Automotive Liquids Fluorescent Tubes Dehumidifiers Oils & Filters Thermometers &Thermostats Washers Asbestos* Televisions ($20/TV Fee) Dryers Car Wax/Polishes Household Cleaners Water Heaters Household & Car Batteries Acids & Bases Freezers Pool Chemicals Propane Tanks Microwaves Solvents Drain Cleaner Paint Thinner Pesticides/Herbicides**           BRING [read more]
2 Free Landfill Visits--Jay County Landfill 2024
The Jay County Solid Waste Management District in conjunction with the Waste Management "Jay County Landfill" offer residents the opportunity to dump free of charge at the landfill twice a year. During normal operating hours. Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm. This year JAY COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY can use the Jay County Landfill twice during the year per residential address. [read more]
Special Event Recycling
Special events can create a lot of waste, but YOU can prevent bottles and cans from being sent to the landfill by providing guests the opportunity to recycle!  The Jay County Solid Waste Management District offers indoor and outdoor recycling containers that can be loaned to residents for many events for FREE!   Containers are perfect for the following events: -Festivals -Parties -Wedding Receptions -Graduation Parties -Fundraisers -Concerts -And more….   A [read more]
Household Battery Recycling - TOX AWAY DAY ONLY!
Due to fire liability issues the Jay County Solid Waste Management District has permanently stopped all household battery recycling. All off site battery recycling containers have been removed and will not be replaced. Please hold all of your batteries at this time until our Annual Tox Away Day. Please tape all battery metal contacts as not to make contact with [read more]
Electronics Recycling
Electronics recycling is available at the district office during normal business hours.  Please come prepared, if you needed help loading your items (large TVs, microwaves, etc), then bring help to unload.  Staff members are not always available or able to help!   Items intended for electronics recycling WILL NOT be accepted at any of the recycling trailer locations!! $10.00 FEE FOR ALL TV'S [read more]
County Recycle Locations
Recycling Opportunities Near You Portland, Shopping Center- 218 W Lincoln St. Every Saturday of the month from 9:00 to Noon Portland, Jay County Security Center- 224 W Water St Unassisted Recycling Trailer is available all the time Redkey, 133 W High St.- East of Redkey Post Office 1st Saturday of every month from 9:00 to Noon Dunkirk, South of West Jay Community Center 2nd - 4th - 5th [read more]

2024 SB131

- 01-31-2025

2024 Jay County Solid Waste Funding Reports

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JCSWMD Events

Jul
12
  • Portland Recycling Trailers- Judan Judo Club

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    220 W Lincoln St, Portland, IN 47371
Jul
12
  • Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    450 E Mt Auburn Ave, Dunkirk, IN 47336
Jul
19
  • Portland Recycling Trailers- BSA #202

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    220 W Lincoln St, Portland, IN 47371
Jul
19
  • Pennville Recycling Trailer- Sugar Grove Youth Group

    8:00 am - 11:00 am
    105 N Washington St Pennville, IN 47369
Jul
26
  • Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County 4H Shooting Sports

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    220 W Lincoln St Portland, IN 47371



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George McGinnis
Coordinator/Director
(260) 729-5071

Bettie Jacobs
Education Director
(260) 729-5071

5948 W State Road 67
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 729-5071

Email: jcswmd@gmail.com

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Event Calendar

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Total Events this Month 8
2025-07-04 - District Office Closed- Independence Day
2025-07-12 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Judan Judo Club
2025-07-12 - Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club
2025-07-19 - Portland Recycling Trailers- BSA #202
2025-07-19 - Pennville Recycling Trailer- Sugar Grove Youth Group
2025-07-26 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County 4H Shooting Sports
2025-07-26 - Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club
2025-07-30 - District Board Meeting
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