As an essential business, RecycleForce is still open Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4pm, and Saturday from 9am - 1pm. We remain vigilant in our efforts to continue to provide employment for our clients as we work to reclaim our environment.
We are accepting your old and unused electronic devices at our drop-off at 1255 Roosevelt Avenue; however, we ask that everyone remain in their vehicles and allow our staff to remove donated items from your vehicle.RecycleForce is a 501(c)3 that is committed to reducing crime through employment and job training, while improving the environment through electronics recycling.
We are accepting your old and unused electronic devices at our drop-off at 1255 Roosevelt Avenue; however, we ask that everyone remain in their vehicles and allow our staff to remove donated items from your vehicle.RecycleForce is a 501(c)3 that is committed to reducing crime through employment and job training, while improving the environment through electronics recycling.
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RecycleForce is a prime example of how social concerns can be blended together resulting in broader positive community impact. With revenue generated from our recycling business, RecycleForce helps formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives through on-the-job and classroom training, social supports and job placement.
RecycleForce provides a wide array of comprehensive recycling services to large, medium and small businesses, government agencies, municipalities, hospitals, universities and reverse logistics providers.
Whether you're a consumer looking to get rid of that pile of electronics in your garage, an IT manager dealing with a storage room of outdated IT equipment, or a large organizations in need of comprehensive electronic waste management service, RecycleForce delivers secure and environmentally sound solutions.
Whether you're a consumer looking to get rid of that pile of electronics in your garage, an IT manager dealing with a storage room of outdated IT equipment, or a large organizations in need of comprehensive electronic waste management service, RecycleForce delivers secure and environmentally sound solutions.
The following is a list of items we accept for recycling; however, we will accept items with a cord or that require any type of power source to operate. We apologize for the inconvenience, but RecycleForce is not able to take any recyclables that are contaminated with chemicals, food waste, or standard trash.
Andrew King is the Inventory and Quality Control Director at RecycleForce. In this RecycleForce Interview, Mr. King discusses the plastics recycling market, the challenges associated with processing and handling plastics, and RecycleForce's plans to partner with Brightmark Energy to convert plastics, that would normally end up in landfills, into a variety marketable products.
Key Findings from Department of Labor's Enhanced Transitional Jobs Demonstration Benefit Cost Brief (ETJD). RecycleForce is a social enterprise designed to reduce recidivism while safely recycling electronics in Indianapolis. Through its transitional jobs program, RecycleForce hires formerly incarcerated men and women and provides them job training and support services in preparation for their transition to full-time employment.
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Brandalynn W.
Jan 03, 2022
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Part of our New Year's break this year was trying to find a place to recycle an old tv -a smart Samsung that stopped getting software updates like 4 years ago. After a small amount of googling I found RecycleForce and now I don't know how I didn't know about them sooner!
They were fast, provided a receipt without even asking, and after looking into their history and the impact they've had as a workplace for ex-offenders I'm proud to have supported them!
There is a small fee for TVs, monitors, and HVAC/refrigerant products. It was $25 to recycle my TV but the price of
They were fast, provided a receipt without even asking, and after looking into their history and the impact they've had as a workplace for ex-offenders I'm proud to have supported them!
There is a small fee for TVs, monitors, and HVAC/refrigerant products. It was $25 to recycle my TV but the price of
Lauren Madar
Oct 03, 2021
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Doug D.
Feb 18, 2021
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Tiffany B.
Dec 21, 2020
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It's so awesome that Indy has a place that recycles electronics, full stop. The fact that this also provides jobs for people re-entering the community with dignity- what is better? They used to be in the Circle City Industrial complex, but now they are kinda behind it. Luckily they have signs that can help guide you to the back, where you honk, and some gentlemen will help gather whatever you are donating. All around awesome.
Jason Brewster
Sep 14, 2020
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I pulled up to the Recycle Force building and was greeted by three men who were all very polite and answered any questions I had. One of the men then proceeded to help unload my van full of old computer parts. This may be the only time I use them so I wanted to write the review even if so. The older gentleman that helped me was friendly and knowledgeable and I'm happy he was there to help me today. For my entire van full of stuff it ended up being under 60 dollars which I think is pretty affordable. If I ever need recycle services again I would be comfortable saying that I will use them
Maryann Ortiz Inns
Aug 19, 2020
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Gary Sanders
May 31, 2020
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Was very happy to find a place to take a 39in Sony TV. Was very nice dealing with the person at the unloading point. Be aware Roosevelt Ave. is chopped up and can be confusing when trying to find the building. Easy way for me was head North on College Ave. to 16th street, turn right past a couple of streets until you come to Lewis follow Lewis South and you will come to your location. Great place.
Lonnie Perry
Nov 03, 2019
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Quick and easy recycling service. Neat set-up. Mr. Brown was very helpful kind as I dropped off items to be recycled. He's very knowledgeable and I enjoyed our brief conversation. They accept a wide range of recyclable materials with a free drop off. Items like a refrigerator, air conditioner, or tube televisions will incur a cost to drop off.
The revenue generated by its recycling business helps people rebuild their lives by providing employment and other services.
The revenue generated by its recycling business helps people rebuild their lives by providing employment and other services.
Susannah McManus
Aug 23, 2018
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Sandra M.
Jul 30, 2018
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Amy Booher
Feb 03, 2018
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Quick and professional every time I visit. I usually make a drop off every 12-18 months. I love that I am helping the planet, and a non-profit. I have recycled pots and pans, Christmas lights, and electronics. There isn't much that they won't accept. This is a wonderful asset to the city of Indianapolis!
Laura B.
Sep 23, 2017
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This place is awesome! And so much closer to downtown than it appears on the Yelp map. It's in the Circle City Industrial complex at the northeastern end, just keep driving along Brookside and it will be on your left. You can drive right in and someone will assist you with your items. As this was my first trip, I didn't quite know protocol but they were super helpful and sorted some of them for me. In the future I'll bring everything presorted (plastics, glass, metal). I love that they accept electronics and batteries here- before I was making a separate trip to Best Buy for those
James Poole
Jul 12, 2017
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Garmani
Jun 29, 2017
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Recycling while helping a non profit... double win! this place is amazing. I have been using this organization since before they moved to this building. This new place is great, all the way at the end next to Face Clinic. I always hear "come back now" when I'm done dropping off stuff. They are my weekly recyclers. I would rather drive to them, then pay republic.
Alex P.
Mar 21, 2016
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We moved to downtown Indianapolis and our first problem was getting rid of all the moving boxes. Recycle centers are far and few between and what few there are a challenge to use because they're almost always full. Then we found Recycle Force. So now months later even though we have every other week recycling service from Republic we still use Recycle Force for the bulky stuff. And they take anything with a cord.
They are a little tricky to find (at the very end of the Brookside CCIC building) but once you do it is easy to spot their garage door and blow the horn. They help unload the vehicle
They are a little tricky to find (at the very end of the Brookside CCIC building) but once you do it is easy to spot their garage door and blow the horn. They help unload the vehicle
Maria B.
Sep 23, 2014
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Theresa K.
Apr 05, 2014
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Todd R.
Feb 24, 2012
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Recycle Force is a newer (been around two years) recycling center that is reusing the old, old Thomsen plant off of Sherman and 9th as their base for collection. They first made a name for themselves recycling electronics. Everything from TV's and computers, to cell phones, VCR's, hair dryers, power cords, and even copiers and huge electronic equipment. You name it, they can probably recycle it. They also can recycle all household recycling from cardboard, to plastics 1-7, to cans, bottles and even Styrofoam (clean, non-raw-food-ish).
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