The City of Fishers’ Fall City Recycling Day returns this Saturday, September 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Billericay Park. Residents can recycle personal electronics, household electronics or metal items for free. Paper recycling and off-site confidential document shredding are also available. Learn more and see a list of acceptable items at fishers.in.us/RecyclingDay. 

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Fall Recycling Day is a major success. Two years ago on October 1, 2021, the city saw a total 1,108 total cars come through dropping off a total of 123,840 lbs. of recyclables and household hazardous waste. 

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Check out the last Fall Recycling Day by the numbers: 

  • 73,411 lbs. of electronics 
  • 17,880 lbs. of metals 
  • 6,436 lbs. of paper 
  • 5,633 lbs. of cardboard 
  • 686 CRTs and TVs 
  • 2,426 gallons of paint 
  • 262 gallons of oil 
  • 200 gallons of solvents 
  • 193 gallons of antifreeze 
  • 1,669 lbs. of pesticides 
  • 267 lbs. of fertilizers 
  • 657 lbs. of batteries 
  • 624 florescent lamps 
  • 1,974 lbs. of cleaners 

If you are unable to make it to the even, but would still like to recycle, more info can be found here at https://www.fishers.in.us/1069/Recycle. 

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Looking for more ways to get involved in sustainability? Consider getting involved with Volunteer Fishers. Some of our newest programs include Park Steward Programs, including one for rain gardens. Learn more at volunteerfishers.com.

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