Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District

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The Lawrence County Solid Waste Management District was established on March 26, 1991, to serve all of Lawrence County, including Bedford and Mitchell. In November of 1994 the Transfer Station was opened and in the fall of 1996 the drive-through recycling center opened in Bedford. Not long after, in June of 1997, the City of Bedford began the Curbside Recycling program.

The Solid Waste District now serves Lawrence County through its numerous locations including the Collection Stations, Transfer Station, Recycling Center, Compost Facility, and Refrigerant Facility.

If latex or oil-based paint is in good condition, we will accept it and place it into our Paint Swap program. The Paint Swap Program provides residents with free paint that is in good condition. Simply ask the HHW Facility attendant if you can look at the paints that are available.
Paint Solutions at Home:
Water-based paints are paints that can be cleaned up with soap and water. These types of paint are considered a non-hazardous liquid that will solidify when the lids are removed and the paint is allowed to dry out. Once dry, the paint can be disposed of in the regular trash.
A quicker alternative for small quantities is to add kitty litter to the can and leave it open until completely dry. For larger quantities, use several sturdy plastic trash bags to line a box and alternate between paint layers and kitty litter layers. Then let it stand until it is dry.

The Board of Directors meets monthly in the Auditors meeting room of the Lawrence County Courthouse, Room 28 C, Bedford, IN 47421.