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A recycling center takes the materials your home can't compost or reuse and sends them through a sorting and processing line so they become new products. This guide covers what you can drop off, how to prepare items, and how to find a center near you.
What can you recycle?
How to find a recycling center near you
- Check your city or county guide on this site for the closest drop-off locations.
- Confirm the accepted materials and drop-off hours before you load the car.
- Prepare items: rinse containers, flatten boxes and remove batteries from electronics.
- Bring proof of residency if the center is run by your municipality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a recycling center?
A recycling center is a facility that collects, sorts and prepares recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal so they can be remanufactured into new products.
What can I recycle at a recycling center?
Most centers accept cardboard, mixed paper, plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans, and glass. Many also take electronics, batteries, scrap metal and other specialty items on set days.
How much does it cost to use a recycling center?
Most drop-off recycling is free. Fees apply to some items like tires, mattresses and TVs, and scrap metal buyback pays by weight at market rates.