TSO & Drop-Off Locations

There are two local drop-off centers for our area: the City of Madison Transfer Station (TSO) and the Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (not a city entity).

The City of Madison Transfer Station is available to city and county residents for disposal of trash and compost. A fee must be paid for this service and is adjusted to the weight of the trash dropped off.

  • $12 up to 250 pounds
  • $19 up to 500 pounds 
  • $39 501-1000 pounds
  • $59 1001-1500 pounds
  • $79 1501-2000 pounds
  • Compactors $79 per ton
  • Tires (passenger) $11 must be off the rim. 

* There is a 15% upcharge for residents outside of Jefferson County.

Compost is free to drop off for city residents only. Compost is $39 per 1000 pounds for county residents. We do not accept compost for those living outside Jefferson County. 

Unacceptable Items:

Hazardous materials (paint, oil, batteries, etc.), appliances with freon, tv and monitors, boards over 4' long by 4' wide, flourescent light bulbs (we do take green tips), compost in plastic bags, window air units, propane tanks, and microwaves. 

Transfer Station Hours

Date Time
Monday through Friday 8 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday Closed

The Transfer Station is located at 615 Ivy Tech Drive, Madison, IN 47250.

Southeastern Indiana Recycling District (not a city entity)

Date Time
Monday through Friday 7 AM to 3 PM*
Saturday (2nd and 4th only) 8 AM to Noon
Sunday Closed

*The center is open until 7 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

The Southeastern Indiana Recycling Center (SIRD) has a location in Jefferson County at 6556 N. Shun Pike Road #534 (inside Jefferson Proving Grounds), Madison, IN 47250

Their office can be reached at 812-574-4080. 

You can find a comprehensive guide of what can and cannot be accepted at the SIRD HERE or under "Useful Links" tab below.