GOSHEN, Ind. -- The City of Goshen announced it's permanently closing the Goshen Recycling Center at 802 N. Indiana Ave. following continual misuse and growing financial challenges.

City officials initially suspended operations in July following a slew of illegal dumping and improper use. Officials say staff were routinely overextended.

The city also added budget restraints tied to Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 1 influenced the decision for permanent closure.

City leaders determined the closure is the most fiscally responsible decision at this time.

The following curbside and drop-off options remain available to Elkhart County residents:

Recycling options for residents:

• Curbside Trash and Recycling
• Within City Limits: The city-provided service will continue as usual through Borden Waste-Away.

Outside City Limits: Residents must contract individually with a private waste hauler for trash and recycling services. Options in Elkhart County include:

• Borden Waste-Away - 574-293-5001 or 800-386-3313 - bordenwasteaway.com
• Republic Services - 574-320-6206 - republicservices.com
• Willis Trash Removal - 574-295-8052 - willistrashremoval.com
• Midwest Waste Solutions - 574-293-6600 - midwestwastesolutions.com

Drop-off recycling options:

• Tri-Power Recycling – 1240 Anderson Street, Elkhart - Phone: 574-848-1900 - Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday–Friday - Accepts cardboard, Styrofoam, and paper products only. No plastics or cans.
• Republic Services Green Tech Transfer and Recycling Facility – 2500 Green Tech Drive, South Bend - Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday–Friday - Accepts cardboard only.

You can find details about curbside collection and drop-off recycling locations on the city's Trash and Recycling page online.