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Dumps near Gary, IN

0 landfills, 11 transfer stations and 9 drop-off sites within 20 miles, sorted by how far you'll have to haul it.

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Lake County Solid Waste Management District (NOT Waste Management)

Drop-off · 9 mi
8695 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 219-853-2420 Website

Lynwood Recycling Center

Drop-off · 11.3 mi
21540 E Lincoln Hwy, Lynwood, IL 60411
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Sat 8AM-1PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 708-757-7300 Website

Center for Hard to Recycle Materials

Drop-off · 14.2 mi
15800 State St, South Holland, IL 60473
Tue 8AM-12PM, Thu 1-5PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions Website

Chesterton, Indiana Recycling Center

Drop-off · 15.7 mi
1600 Pioneer Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304
Hours not listed · call first
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions

Midwest PGM Recycling Center

Drop-off · 16.1 mi
13513 Industrial Dr, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Mon-Fri 7AM-4:30PM, Sat 8AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 219-374-8700 Website

Crete Lions Club Recycling Center

Drop-off · 17.3 mi
1215 Douglas Ln, Crete, IL 60417
Mon-Fri 7-9AM, Sat 7AM-12PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 708-672-4575 Website

Cook County Waste & Recycling

Drop-off · 19.1 mi
12809 S Homan Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406
Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM, Sat 7AM-3PM
Google Maps listing, pulled Nov 14, 2026
Directions 708-489-5050 Website
💡Before you load up: most dumps charge by weight or load, and tires, mattresses and appliances often cost extra. Some only take county residents. Call first. The gate doesn't care how far you drove.

Questions

Where is the closest dump to Gary?

Republic Services Lake Station Transfer Station (transfer station) is 3.6 miles from the center of Gary. Hours: Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM. Call ahead to confirm hours and fees.

How many dumps are near Gary?

Within 20 miles of Gary there are 0 landfills and 11 transfer stations that take trash and junk, plus 9 recycling, yard waste or hazardous waste drop-off sites.

Is there a free dump near Gary?

Recycling drop-offs and yard waste sites are usually free. Landfills and transfer stations near Gary usually charge by weight or by load, and some offer free drop-off days for residents. Check the site's website or call before you go.

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