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Recycling Centers in Louisville, KY

22 of the 116 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Louisville 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. Genie Computer Recycling

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

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  2. Eco-cell

    203 E Fairmont Ave, Louisville, KY 40214-1859

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  3. Global Polymers

    2101 Plantside Dr, Louisville, KY 40299-1923

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  4. Rusty Rooster Recycling

    7400 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219

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  5. Recycling Management Resources

    541 Industry Rd, Louisville, KY 40208

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  6. Anytime Waste Systems

    3816 Bishop Ln, Louisville, KY 40218

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  7. Liquid Recovery Inc

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

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  8. Mother Earth Recycling

    1841 Taylor Ave, Louisville, KY 40213

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  9. Liquid Recovery Inc

    7404 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219

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  10. Smurfit Westrock Louisville Recycling

    2000 Industrial Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219

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  11. Radius Recycling

    1225 S 15th St, Louisville, KY 40210

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  12. Arca

    7715 National Tpke, Louisville, KY 40214-4810

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  13. Derby City Recycling

    2806 Millers Ln, Louisville, KY 40216

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  14. Otte Fill Operation

    14105 Aiken Rd, Louisville, KY 40245

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

    4605 Melton Ave, Louisville, KY 40213-3433

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  16. Appliance Recycling Center Amer

    7715 National Tpke, Louisville, KY 40214

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  17. GreenCity Recycling

    1344 Beech St, Louisville, KY 40211

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  18. Louisville Jefferson County Metro Recycling

    1500 S 6th St, Louisville, KY 40208

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  19. Recall

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

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  20. Rock Tenn

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

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  21. Qrs Recycling

    2000 Industrial Blvd, Louisville, KY 40219-1840

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

    7501 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40219

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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.