Recycling

The City of Madison has partnered with Rumpke for Recycling Services. Recycling service is included with trash pick-up. 

Acceptable Items:
  • Plastic bottles and jugs
  • Aluminum and metal cans - must be clean and remove any labels
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Newspaper, office paper, and carboard
Unacceptable Items:
  • Plastic bags* and plastics that are not bottles or jugs
  • Foam products
  • Electronics
  • Shoes, rags, clothing
  • Medical sharps and syringes
  • Window and drinking glass
  • Coat hangers or scrap metal
  • Hard back books
  • Magazines and junk mail

*Plastic bags can be recycled at Kroger or Walmart on Madison’s hilltop. 

Electronics, oils, refrigerated items, used tires, and batteries are accepted at the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District in Jefferson Proving Ground.

Sorting Items

ALL items can be placed in one container labeled for recycling. Please DO NOT sort items into plastic bags. Only clear plastic bags of shredded paper is accepted. Garbage cans or bins are allowed to be used as long as it is labeled recycling only. Free labels are available at City Hall.

Drop Offs:

Items can be dropped off at the Solid Waste District in the Jefferson County Proving Ground. Their contact phone number is 812-574-4080. Visit the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District webpage for more information about recycling in Madison and Jefferson County.