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Recycling Centers in Rochester, NY

20 of the 63 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Rochester 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. Computer Systems Asset Disposal

    37 Industrial Park Cir, Rochester, NY 14624-2403

    Monday–Friday

    Buys scrap metal
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  2. Tycom Recycling, Inc.

    155 Holleder Pkwy, Rochester, NY 14615-3809

    Buys scrap metal
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  3. Quick Cans Recycling Lyell

    1230 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606-2026

    Monday- Saturday 9:00a-5:00p

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  4. Upstate Bottle Return - Gates

    2314 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606-5734

    Monday – Saturday 10:00 – 6:00, Sunday: Closed

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  5. Upstate Bottle Return

    2599 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623-4525

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  6. Cascade Recovery US

    384 Lee Rd, Rochester, NY 14606

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  7. ecopark

    10 Avion Dr, Rochester, NY 14624-5156

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  8. Rochester Silver Works, Llc

    681 W Ridge Rd +Enter At 100 Latona Rd Building 110, Rochester, NY 14652-0001

    Buys scrap metal
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  9. Rochester Recycling

    851 West Ave, Rochester, NY 14611

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  10. Baker Commodities Inc

    2268 Browncroft Blvd, Rochester, NY 14625

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  11. Waste Management

    1661 Mount Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14606

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  12. Li-cycle New York Spoke

    100 Latona Rd Bldg. 350, Rochester, NY 14652-0001

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  13. Imagine IT

    565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

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  14. Monroe County Recycling Center

    380 Lee Rd, Rochester, NY 14606

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  15. Roc Recycling Company

    184 Smith St, Rochester, NY 14608-1418

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  16. Henrietta Redemption Center

    2595 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

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  17. Roc Recycling Company Ii

    1463 Hudson Ave, Rochester, NY 14621-1716

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  18. Heberle Disposal

    269 Alvanar Rd, Rochester, NY 14606-2219

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  19. Krieger Recycling Division Of Dvrsfd Scrp Mtls

    50 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14605-2269

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  20. Ridge Nickelback

    1965 E Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14622-2458

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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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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.