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Recycling Centers in Philadelphia, PA

36 of the 190 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Philadelphia 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. JJD Recycling Center

    2906 S Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148-5106

    Mon-Thurs: 7am-4pm

    Buys scrap metal
  2. B K & Sons

    2819 Southampton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

    Buys scrap metal
  3. M Dunn Recycling

    3611 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19136-2329

    Buys scrap metal
  4. Ndv Recycling

    3630 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

    Buys scrap metal
  5. United States Recycling

    6101 Tacony St, Philadelphia, PA 19135

  6. Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center

    3850 Ford Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

    U-Pull-It
  7. Universal Waste Solutions Llc

    3000 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, PA 19137-2047

  8. eForce Recycling

    3114 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146-3429

  9. Elemental Inc

    2371 Church St, Philadelphia, PA 19124-4725

  10. S D Richman Sons Inc

    2435 Wheatsheaf Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19137

  11. Unlimited Recycling

    4326 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19140

  12. Burns & Co.

    4300 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140-2720

  13. EMR Philadelphia - Delco

    3057 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19133

  14. The Recycling Company

    3030 N 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19132

  15. Corporate Grind

    8701 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136-1521

  16. Cottman Recycling

    4921 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135-1431

  17. Htp Supply & Recycling

    7600 State Rd Ste A, Philadelphia, PA 19136-3404

  18. MCL Consulting

    2601 Pennsylvania Ave Apt 1125, Philadelphia, PA 19130

  19. Emr Philadelphia - Rhino

    2942 E Tioga St # 2950, Philadelphia, PA 19134-6106

  20. Sanitation Convenience Center

    8401 State Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19136-1604

  21. Rhino

    2950 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA 19134-6106

  22. American Box & Recycling

    1100 W Luzerne St, Philadelphia, PA 19140-31ND

  23. All-Met Recycling

    2250 Adams Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124

  24. RecycleDelphia Inc

    308 E Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120

  25. Roadrunner Recycling

    2424 E York St Ste 307, Philadelphia, PA 19125-3043

  26. Reworld™ 58th Street

    2209 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143-5935

  27. Blue Mountain Recycling

    2904 Ellsworth St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

  28. Britton Industries

    8901 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136

  29. Envirowaste, Llc

    13 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148-5624

  30. EraseMyLaptop

    1725 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

  31. Gabriel Recycling

    6423 Windsor St, Philadelphia, PA 19142

  32. Helping Hands Recycling

    2335 Wheatsheaf Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19137-1025

  33. Liquid Technology

    1735 Market St Ste 449, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7501

  34. Martin Recycling

    2251 Fraley St Ste 7, Philadelphia, PA 19137

  35. Petroleum Recycling Corporation

    3000 E Ontario St, Philadelphia, PA 19134-6380

  36. Citizen Convenience Center For Recycling & Trash

    3033 S 63rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19153-3504

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.