Waste Disposal in Lake County, IN
21 facilities across 10 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.
Metro Recycling
Griffith, IN · 104 reviews
Merrillville Metal Recycling
Merrillville, IN · 74 reviews
Scrap International
Hammond, IN · 61 reviews
Midwest PGM Recycling Center
Cedar Lake, IN · 58 reviews
Hoosier Metals LLC
Lowell, IN · 35 reviews
Marble Metal Recycling
Hammond, IN · 26 reviews
Republic Services Illiana Waste Transfer Station IV
Lake Station, IN · 26 reviews
Lake Iron & Metal
Hammond, IN · 22 reviews
Sims Metal - East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN · 16 reviews
Scrap Solutions Recycling Inc
Gary, IN · 10 reviews
Republic Services Lowell Landfill
Lowell, IN · 8 reviews
Lake County Solid Waste Management District (NOT Waste Management)
Merrillville, IN · 7 reviews
Republic Services Illiana Waste Transfer Station II
East Chicago, IN · 6 reviews
Waste Solutions Inc
Lowell, IN · 5 reviews
Blaine Street Partners Recycling & Transfer
Gary, IN · 2 reviews
Indiana Waste Service
Lowell, IN
Republic Services Illiana Waste Transfer Station I
Schererville, IN
Republic Services Illiana Crown Point Transfer Station
Crown Point, IN
WM - Gary Transfer Station
Gary, IN
Electronic recycling
Crown Point, IN
Metal Management of Indiana
Gary, IN
About Waste Disposal in Lake County
Lake County in Indiana has 21 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 10 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Metro Recycling in Griffith, rated 4.6 stars from 104 reviews.
County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Lake 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 Lake County, Indiana?
There are 21 waste disposal facilities across 10 cities in Lake County, Indiana, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.
Do I have to be a Lake 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 Lake County?
The top facility in Lake County is Metro Recycling in Griffith with a 4.6-star rating from 104 Google reviews.