Creation Station

 

Creation Station & ReProm October 2025 Hours
Wednesday, October 1 — Noon-3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 8 — CLOSED
Wednesday, October 15 — Noon-3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 22 — Noon-3:00 pm
Wednesday, October 29 — Noon-3:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

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What is Creation Station?

Creation Station is the Dearborn County Recycling Center’s not-for-profit reuse center. Supplies in Creation Station are donated from the public and local businesses. Its purpose is to divert reusable materials from disposal in landfills, while at the same time supplying educators with valuable materials. Since 2004 Creation Station has diverted over 79 tons of materials from landfills.

Who can use Creation Station?

Any not-for-profit adult educator in Dearborn County may obtain supplies from Creation Station. This includes, but is not limited to: classroom teachers, 4-H leaders, Scout leaders, homeschool parents, non-traditional educators and VBS teachers. Anyone who wants to use materials from Creation Station must provide proof of not-for-profit status and demonstrate intent. No children are permitted in the Creation Station.

Appointments can be requested.

Please call 812-926-9963 or email Julie at reuse@dearborncounty.in.gov

Download Application Form
Download Creation Station Flyer

GIVE

Do you have materials to donate?

The reuse program provides a means to transfer donated materials from business, manufacturers and individuals to teachers and other educators. All donations must be in good condition. If you have questions about donating, please call 812-926-9963.

Donations accepted in the Recycling Center Drive-Thru: Monday through Friday 9am-4pm, Wednesday 9am-6pm

Donate Reuse Items Such As:

Arts and Crafts Supplies

beads, clay, construction paper, craft kits, craft sticks, crayons, glitter, glue, sequins, markers, paint and paintbrushes, pipe cleaners, scissors, stencils

Around the House Items

baskets, calendars, CDs and cases, corks, games, kids’ incentive prizes, playing cards, puzzles, toilet paper tubes

Classroom Items

binders, calculators, desk supplies, dry erase markers, flashcards, folders, highlighters, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, rulers, stickers

Containers and Kitchen Things

canning jars, cookie cutters, icing tubs, mint tins, Pringle containers, peanut butter jars

Sewing and Handicraft Stuff

buttons, crochet hooks, embroidery floss and hoops, fabrics, felt, knitting needles, ribbon, silk flowers, spools, thread, quilting items, Velcro, yarn, zippers

GET

What is Creation Station?

Creation Station is the Dearborn County Recycling Center’s not-for-profit reuse center. Supplies in Creation Station are donated from the public and local businesses. Its purpose is to divert reusable materials from disposal in landfills, while at the same time supplying educators with valuable materials. Since 2004 Creation Station has diverted over 79 tons of materials from landfills.

Who can use Creation Station?

Any not-for-profit adult educator in Dearborn County may obtain supplies from Creation Station. This includes, but is not limited to: classroom teachers, 4-H leaders, Scout leaders, homeschool parents, non-traditional educators and VBS teachers. Anyone who wants to use materials from Creation Station must provide proof of not-for-profit status and demonstrate intent. No children are permitted in the Creation Station.

Appointments can be requested.

Please call 812-926-9963 or email Julie at reuse@dearborncounty.in.gov

Download Application Form
Download Creation Station Flyer

GIVE

Do you have materials to donate?

The reuse program provides a means to transfer donated materials from business, manufacturers and individuals to teachers and other educators. All donations must be in good condition. If you have questions about donating, please call 812-926-9963.

Donations accepted in the Recycling Center Drive-Thru.

Donate Reuse Items Such As:

Arts and Crafts Supplies

beads, clay, construction paper, craft kits, craft sticks, crayons, glitter, glue, sequins, markers, paint and paintbrushes, pipe cleaners, scissors, stencils

Around the House Items

baskets, calendars, CDs and cases, corks, games, kids’ incentive prizes, playing cards, puzzles, toilet paper tubes

Classroom Items

binders, calculators, desk supplies, dry erase markers, flashcards, folders, highlighters, notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, rulers, stickers

Containers and Kitchen Things

canning jars, cookie cutters, icing tubs, mint tins, Pringle containers, peanut butter jars

Sewing and Handicraft Stuff

buttons, crochet hooks, embroidery floss and hoops, fabrics, felt, knitting needles, ribbon, silk flowers, spools, thread, quilting items, Velcro, yarn, zippers

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