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Recycling Centers in Akron, OH

6 of the 51 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Akron 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. Holub Recycling

    470 N Arlington St, Akron, OH 44305

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metal
  2. Rumpke Waste & Recycling

    2330 Romig Rd, Akron, OH 44320-3825

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Hazel Street Recycling

    963 Hazel St, Akron, OH 44305-1609

    Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:45pm, Sat–Sun 8:00am–11:45am

    Buys scrap metal
  4. Recycling Coordinators Inc

    600 E Exchange St, Akron, OH 44306

    Buys scrap metal
  5. Summit E-waste Recycling Solutions

    530 Grant St, Akron, OH 44311-1121

    Mon–Fri 9:00AM–5:00PM, Sat–Sun closed

  6. Summit e-Waste Recycling Solutions

    323 N Arlington St, Akron, OH 44305

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.