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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Indiana Materials Exchange (IMX)?
A: IMX is an electronic bulletin board provided by IDEM’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance to aid in the dissemination of information on surplus and waste materials either available from or wanted by industrial and commercial entities.

Q: How can I see what is on the IMX?
A: The IMX Web site is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at http://www.IN.gov/idem/imx/.

Q: What materials are listed on IMX?
A: You will find a wide range materials available or wanted, in one of these 17 categories:

No. Material Type

1

Acids

2

Alkalis

3

Other Inorganic Chemicals

4

Solvents

5

Other Organic

6

Oils and Waxes

7

Plastics and Rubber

8

Textiles and Leather

9

Wood and Paper

10

Metals and Metal Sludge

11

Laboratory Chemicals

12

Construction Materials

13

Containers and Pallets

14

Durables and Electronics

15

Glass

16

Paints and Coatings

17

Miscellaneous

Q: How can I place a listing on IMX?
A: Through the Web site, you simply fill in the information on the electronic form indicating what you have available or want to find and your contact information. Once posted to the IMX website, interested parties can view your listing and make arrangements for a transfer of materials. If a transfer is made, you will complete the transfer form at http://www.IN.gov/idem/imx/request.html.

Q: How long will my listing be posted?
A: In order to keep the IMX Web site current, listings are up for for renewal six months (180 days) from posting, dropping off the database if no action is taken. Listings can be renewed indefinitely.

Q: How can I keep up to date with changes to the IMX database?
A: New listings are added on a monthly basis. Of course, you can visit the Web site, anytime, at http://www.IN.gov/idem/imx/. You may also opt to join the IMX ListServ which notifies you when new listings are added.

Q: How can I sign up for the IMX ListServ?
A: It's easy to join the IMX listserv. Just register using the form on the web at http://www.IN.gov/idem/imx/listserv.html. Or send an e-mail to imx@idem.IN.gov asking to be added to the listserv. You must provide your name, email address, and phone number. Join the listserv today to find out about the latest additions to IMX.

Indiana Materials Xchange
IDEM-OPPTA
150 West Market Street, Suite 703
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2811

(800) 988-7901 (Indiana only)
(317) 232-8172
(317) 233-5627 (fax)
imx@idem.IN.gov
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Questions or comments about this site may be addressed to: imx@idem.IN.gov
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