The Indianapolis Department of Public Works has shut down two neighborhood recycling drop-off locations after continued illegal dumping, leaving only six sites open citywide.

That's caused concern for many residents who told WRTV they use the sites all the time.

"Thousands of people follow the rules, and a few don't, and then it ruins it for everybody," Merrill Eggleston said.

Eggleston is a dedicated recycler.

"My weekly recycle. I brought my bags and everything," he said with a laugh.

He, and many others on the city's north side, used the site behind the Kroger at East 71st St. and Binford Blvd. all the time.

I always come on Tuesday because Tuesday is the pickup day," Eggleston said. "And then I don't have to fight with all the things being totally full.

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