The City of Goshen has announced that the Goshen Recycling Center, located at 802 N. Indiana Avenue, will not reopen following its suspension earlier this summer.

City officials said continual misuse, illegal dumping, and increasing financial strain led to the decision. Operations were first halted in July after staff were routinely overextended trying to manage improper waste disposal. Budget pressures tied to Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1 further influenced the decision to shutter the facility for good.

“We remain sympathetic to those who used the center responsibly,” city leaders said in a statement, thanking Elkhart County officials, city staff, and Republic Services for their assistance in keeping the facility operational in recent years. Officials added that permanently closing the center was the most fiscally responsible path forward.

Alternatives for Residents

Curbside Recycling and Trash

Inside City Limits: City-provided curbside service will continue through Borden Waste-Away.

Outside City Limits: Residents must contract with a private hauler. Options include Borden Waste-Away (574-293-5001), Republic Services (574-320-6206), Willis Trash Removal (574-295-8052), and Midwest Waste Solutions (574-293-6600).

Drop-Off Recycling Options

Tri-Power Recycling, 1240 Anderson St., Elkhart – Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accepts cardboard, Styrofoam, and paper products only.

Republic Services Green Tech Transfer & Recycling Facility, 2500 Green Tech Drive, South Bend – Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accepts cardboard only.

City officials encourage residents to use these services to help keep recyclable materials out of landfills despite the center’s closure.