All states›Recycling Centers›Kentucky

Recycling Centers in Kentucky

122 of the 738 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Kentucky are drop-off recycling centers. Full listings for every city are on the Kentucky page.

122locations
62cities
738locations statewide

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

Louisville 22

  1. Genie Computer Recycling

    1361 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210-1862

    Buys scrap metalFree towing
    Call Website All Louisville

  2. Eco-cell

    203 E Fairmont Ave, Louisville, KY 40214-1859

    Buys scrap metal
    Call Website All Louisville

  3. Global Polymers

    2101 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299-1923

    Buys scrap metal
    Call Website All Louisville

  4. Rusty Rooster Recycling

    7400 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219

    Buys scrap metal
    Call Website All Louisville

  5. Recycling Management Resources

    541 Industry Rd, Louisville, KY 40208

    Buys scrap metal
    Call Website All Louisville

  6. Anytime Waste Systems

    3816 Bishop Ln, Louisville, KY 40218

    Call Website All Louisville

  7. Liquid Recovery Inc

    401 W Main St Ste 1500, Louisville, KY 40202-2927

    Call Website All Louisville

  8. Mother Earth Recycling

    1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213

    Call Website All Louisville

  9. Liquid Recovery Inc

    7404 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219

    Call Website All Louisville

  10. Smurfit Westrock Louisville Recycling

    2000 Industrial Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219

    Call Website All Louisville

  11. Radius Recycling

    1225 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210

    Call Website All Louisville

  12. Arca

    7715 National Tpke, Louisville, KY 40214-4810

    Call Website All Louisville

  13. Derby City Recycling

    2806 Millers Ln, Louisville, KY 40216

    Call All Louisville

  14. Otte Fill Operation

    14105 Aiken Rd, Louisville, KY 40245

    Call All Louisville

  15. Vocars Kentucky Llc - Vegetable Oil Collection And Recycling Services

    4605 Melton Ave, Louisville, KY 40213-3433

    Call All Louisville

  16. Appliance Recycling Center Amer

    7715 National Tpke, Louisville, KY 40214

    Call All Louisville

  17. GreenCity Recycling

    1344 Beech St, Louisville, KY 40211

    Call All Louisville

  18. Louisville Jefferson County Metro Recycling

    1500 S 6th St, Louisville, KY 40208

    Call All Louisville

  19. Recall

    4770 Crittenden Dr Ste A Ste A, Louisville, KY 40209

    Call All Louisville

  20. Rock Tenn

    750 S 11th St, Louisville, KY 40210-1001

    Call All Louisville

  21. Qrs Recycling

    2000 Industrial Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219-1840

    Call All Louisville

  22. Louisville Metro Haz Bin Household Hazard Waste Drop-Off

    7501 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219

    Call All Louisville

Bowling Green 9

  1. Sa Recycling

    63 N Graham St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-8188

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metal
    Call Website All Bowling Green

  2. SA Recycling Bowling Green

    101 N Graham St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-9183

    Buys scrap metal
    Call Website All Bowling Green

  3. B G Recycling Inc

    1412 Memphis Junction Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Call Website All Bowling Green

  4. Owl's Head Alloys

    187 Mitch McConnell Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Call Website All Bowling Green

  5. R.E. Harp & Sons

    657 Power St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-5142

    Call Website All Bowling Green

  6. SA Recycling

    620 Clay St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Call Website All Bowling Green

  7. Shelby Recycling

    330 Power St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Call All Bowling Green

  8. Pioneer Recycling

    1054 Old Barren River Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101-4880

    Call All Bowling Green

  9. Honshell Recycling

    4219 Mt Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

    Call All Bowling Green

Florence 6

  1. Recycling Express

    8505 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY 41042

    Call Website All Florence

  2. Recycling Express

    7430 Industrial Rd, Florence, KY 41042

    Call Website All Florence

  3. Apex Technology Solutions

    7960 Kentucky Dr Ste 4, Florence, KY 41042-2933

    Call Website All Florence

  4. Greif Recycling Florence

    7950 Dixie Highway, Florence, Florence, KY 41042

    Call All Florence

  5. Customized Recycling Programs

    7000 Houston Rd Ste 7, Florence, KY 41042

    Call All Florence

  6. New Era Industrial Solutions

    6801 Power Line Dr, Florence, KY 41042-3063

    Call All Florence

Elizabethtown 4

  1. Elizabethtown Re-Use Center

    65 Harvest Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

    Call Website All Elizabethtown

  2. Red River Waste Solutions

    56 W Quarry Ridge Ct, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-8598

    Call Website All Elizabethtown

  3. Hardin County Landfill

    1620 Audubon Trce, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

    Call Website All Elizabethtown

  4. Borders Carhartt & Boots

    110 Hodgenville Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701

    Call All Elizabethtown

Lexington 3

  1. Computer Recycling Center

    848 Nandino Blvd Ste D, Lexington, KY 40511-1237

    Monday: 9AM - 5PM

    Call Website All Lexington

  2. Electronics Recycling Center

    1306 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40504

    Call All Lexington

  3. LFUCG Regional Recycling Facility

    322 Thompson Rd, Lexington, KY 40508-2045

    All Lexington

Owensboro 3

  1. Dahl & Groezinger - Recycling and Converters

    940 W 11th St, Owensboro, KY 42301

    Call Website All Owensboro

  2. River City Industrial Services

    1000 W 9th St, Owensboro, KY 42301-2022

    Call Website All Owensboro

  3. SA Recycling

    2401 Grimes Ave, Owensboro, KY 42303

    Call Website All Owensboro

Richmond 3

  1. Sims Alumisource

    2000 Enterprise Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

    Call Website All Richmond

  2. Richmond City Recycling Center

    550 Recycle Dr, Richmond, KY 40475

    Call All Richmond

  3. Bluegrass Regional Recycling

    540 Recycle Dr, Richmond, KY 40475-2949

    Call All Richmond

Winchester 3

  1. Stuff Recycling

    6169 Lexington Rd, Winchester, KY 40391-9712

    Call Website All Winchester

  2. Champion Polymer Recycling

    2600 Corporate Dr, Winchester, KY 40391-7945

    Call All Winchester

  3. Bluegrass Recycling Service

    1201 Therese Dr W, Winchester, KY 40391-8500

    Call All Winchester

Benton 2

  1. Ultimate Recycling Inc.

    317 Elm St, Benton, KY 42025

    Call Website All Benton

  2. First American Auto Core

    8269 Aurora Hwy, Benton, KY 42025-6282

    Call All Benton

Burlington 2

  1. Blue Grass Recycling

    1575 Distribution Dr, Burlington, KY 41005-7300

    Call Website All Burlington

  2. National Feed And Energy

    5669 Commercial Dr, Burlington, KY 41005-9569

    Call All Burlington

Dry Ridge 2

  1. Dry Ridge ReUse Center

    22 Warsaw Rd, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

    Call Website All Dry Ridge

  2. Stanco Recycling

    14 Ruthman Dr, Dry Ridge, KY 41035

    Call All Dry Ridge

Elkton 2

  1. Belanger Converter Recycling LLC

    2290 W Jeff Davis Highway, Elkton, KY 42220

    Call Website All Elkton

  2. 270 Catalyst

    4701 W Jefferson Davis Hwy, Elkton, KY 42220-8733

    Call All Elkton

Frankfort 2

  1. Republic Services Benson Valley Landfill

    2157 Highway 151 Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601-9757

    Call Website All Frankfort

  2. Shyco Logistics LLC

    110 Commerce Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601

    Call All Frankfort

Hazard 2

  1. Dixie Recycling

    2647 N Main St, Hazard, KY 41701

    Call All Hazard

  2. Bluegrass Recycling

    15 Kentucky Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701

    All Hazard

Liberty 2

  1. Atwood's Recycling LLC

    3553 N US-127, Liberty, KY 42539-7717

    Call All Liberty

  2. Sherrell’s Recycling and mobile car crushing

    199 Bee Lee Spur Rd, Liberty, KY 42539-8140

    Call All Liberty

London 2

  1. London Regional Recycling Center

    950 TLC Ln, London, KY 40741

    Call Website All London

  2. Jasper Recycling

    3325 S Laurel Rd, London, KY 40744-7976

    Call All London

Maysville 2

  1. Mason County Recycling

    7065 Sherman Clarkson Rd, Maysville, KY 41056

    Call Website All Maysville

  2. Butler Recycling

    5148 US Highway 62, Maysville, KY 41056-8536

    Call All Maysville

Morehead 2

  1. Morehead Community Recycling Center

    325 Triplett St, Morehead, KY 40351

    Call Website All Morehead

  2. Henry's Recycling

    2155 Cranston Rd, Morehead, KY 40351

    Call Website All Morehead

Paducah 2

  1. First American Recovery

    535 Theobald Ln, Paducah, KY 42003

    Call Website All Paducah

  2. Garrett Recycling Inc

    1500 Blow Ave, Paducah, KY 42003

    Call All Paducah

Salyersville 2

  1. T&B Recycling

    2537 New Paintsville Rd, Salyersville, KY 41465

    Call Website All Salyersville

  2. Magoffin County Transfer Station

    1922 Highway 460 W, Salyersville, KY 41465-8498

    Call All Salyersville

Shelbyville 2

  1. Shelby County Recycling Center

    170 Windhurst Way, Shelbyville, KY 40065

    Call Website All Shelbyville

  2. Material Recycling Solutions

    200 Everett Hall Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065-8123

    Call All Shelbyville

Somerset 2

  1. Pulaski County Recycling Center

    218 KY-80 BUS, Somerset, KY 42503

    Call All Somerset

  2. 366 Processing

    5115 KY-80, Somerset, KY 42501

    Call All Somerset

Versailles 2

  1. Lexington Electronics and Computer Recycling

    240 Crossfield Dr, Versailles, KY 40383

    Call Website All Versailles

  2. County Recycling

    220 Beasley Rd, Versailles, KY 40383

    Call All Versailles

Adolphus 1

  1. Nichols Recycling

    2662 Walkers Chapel Rd, Adolphus, KY 42120

    Call

Allen 1

  1. First Choice Recycling

    4816 Ky Route 1428, Allen, KY 41601-9496

    All Allen

Berea 1

  1. Rockcastle Recycling LLP

    10536 N Wilderness Rd, Berea, KY

    Call Website All Berea

Bimble 1

  1. Knox Recycling, LLC

    4798 US-25E, Bimble, KY 40915

    Call All Bimble

Cadiz 1

  1. Trigg County Recycling Center

    2759 Hopkinsville Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211

    Call Website

Campbellsville 1

  1. Taylor County Recycling

    318 Broad St, Campbellsville, KY 42718

    Call All Campbellsville

Campton 1

  1. Campton Recycling Center

    148 Quillen Chapel Rd, Campton, KY 41301

    Call Website All Campton

Crab Orchard 1

  1. Eastern Kentucky Recycling

    705 Main St, Crab Orchard, KY 40419-6520

    Call All Crab Orchard

Cynthiana 1

  1. Randy's Odd Jobs Recycling Center

    87 KY-3016, Cynthiana, KY 41031

    Call All Cynthiana

Drakesboro 1

  1. Gregory's Recycling

    401 S John Prine Ave, Drakesboro, KY 42337-2077

    Call Website

Glasgow 1

  1. Lakeside Recycling

    520 Industrial Dr, Glasgow, KY 42141

    Call All Glasgow

Grayson 1

  1. Erwins Recycling

    116 Ducky Ln, Grayson, KY 41143-6640

    All Grayson

Hartford 1

  1. Hartford Recycling

    224 W Render St, Hartford, KY 42347

    Call All Hartford

Hebron 1

  1. Close The Loop Inc.

    2051 Meridian Pl, Hebron, KY 41048-9542

    Call Website All Hebron

Hickory 1

  1. iRecycling

    3664 KY-1241, Hickory, KY 42051

    Call Website

Hopkinsville 1

  1. Green Earth Recycling

    2980 Russellville Rd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

    Call All Hopkinsville

Horse Cave 1

  1. G & R Reclamation

    310 Cherry St, Horse Cave, KY 42749

    Call All Horse Cave

Inez 1

  1. Checkered Flags Recycling

    451 Blacklog Rd, Inez, KY 41224

    Call

Irvine 1

  1. Central Kentucky Recycling

    2925 Red Lick Rd, Irvine, KY 40336

    Call

La Grange 1

  1. Oldham County Recycling

    3901-3999 Jones Dr, La Grange, KY 40031

    Call Website All La Grange

Lawrenceburg 1

  1. Francis Recycling

    1421 Bypass N, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

    Call All Lawrenceburg

Leitchfield 1

  1. Heartland Recyclers

    301 W White Oak St, Leitchfield, KY 42754-1040

    Call All Leitchfield

Livermore 1

  1. Phillips Enterprises Inc

    3323 US-431 N, Livermore, KY 42352

    Call Website

Madisonville 1

  1. Double S Recyclers Inc

    1420 S Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431-3344

    Call All Madisonville

Monticello 1

  1. Wayne Co Recycling Center

    238 Creekview Dr, Monticello, KY 42633

    Call All Monticello

Morgantown 1

  1. Star Tek Recycling

    1941 Beaver Dam Rd, Morgantown, KY 42261-8904

    Call Website All Morgantown

Murray 1

  1. Murray Recycling

    201 Woods Rd, Murray, KY 42071

    Call All Murray

Newport 1

  1. Newport Recycling

    527 W 10th St, Newport, KY 41071-1505

    Call All Newport

Old Brownsboro Place 1

  1. Sustainable Management Corp.

    2401 Medbury Ct, Old Brownsboro Place, KY 40242

    Call Website

Pembroke 1

  1. Recycling Center LLC

    7635 Pembroke Rd, Pembroke, KY 42266

    Call

Princeton 1

  1. A & C Recycling

    215 S Darby St, Princeton, KY 42445

    Call

Sacramento 1

  1. Cobbs Recycling

    355 W 4th St, Sacramento, KY 42372

    Call Website

Salt Lick 1

  1. Steve & Sons' Recycling

    735 Main St, Salt Lick, KY 40371

    Call All Salt Lick

Sturgis 1

  1. Liberty Tire Recycling

    Kentuc Motoplex, 100 Lamb Rd, Sturgis, KY 42459

    Call All Sturgis

Taylorsville 1

  1. Spencer County Recycling

    175 Industrial Dr, Taylorsville, KY 40071

    Call Website All Taylorsville

Walton 1

  1. Cohen Recycling - Walton

    13229 Dixie Hwy, Walton, KY 41094-8130

    Call Website All Walton

Wellington 1

  1. Cornett's Recycling

    52 Co Rd 3341, Wellington, KY 40387

    Call

Westview 1

  1. Leano recycling hub

    Westview, KY

    Call

Williamsburg 1

  1. Cedaridge Ministry Recycling Center

    189 Williamsburg Plastics Rd, Williamsburg, KY 40769-9217

    All Williamsburg
Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

Also in Kentucky

Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Kentucky. You can browse 122 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Kentucky. With 122 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.