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Recycling Centers in Buffalo, NY

15 of the 55 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Buffalo 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. Diversified Recycling

    34 Manitoba St, Buffalo, NY 14206

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Buffalo Computer Recycling

    1430 Clinton St Ste 92, Buffalo, NY 14206

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  3. Bucks 4 Bottles

    942 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14220

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  4. Surface Finishing Systems

    3 Roberts Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206-3130

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  5. Can & Bottle Redemption Center

    817 Abbott Rd, Buffalo, NY 14220-2056

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  6. Republic Services Buffalo Recycling Center

    2299 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207-1311

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  7. Xtra Dime Back

    1041 Englewood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14223-2031

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  8. Think Green Bottle and Can Return

    1615 Kenmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217-2614

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  9. Buffalo Recycling Enterprises

    266 Hopkins St, Buffalo, NY 14220

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  10. Nickel City Bottle and Can Return Center

    Buffalo, NY 14210

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  11. Loose Change Bottles & Cans Redemption Center

    1248 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211

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  12. Empire Liberty Recycling Inc

    55 Skillen St, Buffalo, NY 14207-1729

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  13. Clean Loop Recycling

    88 Botsford Pl, Buffalo, NY 14216

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  14. R&R Bottle And Can Redemption

    2075 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210

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  15. Bottle Bank Redemption Center

    1598 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207

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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.