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Recycling Centers in Bowling Green, KY

9 of the 29 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Bowling Green are drop-off recycling centers.

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.

  1. Sa Recycling

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

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  2. SA Recycling Bowling Green

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

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  3. B G Recycling Inc

    1412 Memphis Junction Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

  4. Owl's Head Alloys

    187 Mitch McConnell Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101

  5. R.E. Harp & Sons

    657 Power St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-5142

  6. SA Recycling

    620 Clay St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

  7. Shelby Recycling

    330 Power St, Bowling Green, KY 42101

  8. Pioneer Recycling

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

  9. Honshell Recycling

    4219 Mt Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101

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

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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.