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Recycling Centers in Pittsburgh, PA

14 of the 60 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Pittsburgh 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. eLoop llc

    625 Plum Industrial Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15239

    Monday, Wednesday 13:00-16:00

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Summit Recycling Of Penn Hills

    1520 Blackadore Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-1311

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Evolution E-cycling, Llc

    2235 Mary St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2222

    Buys scrap metal
  4. Liberty Tire Recycling

    600 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5994

    Buys scrap metal
  5. Reserve Park Transfer Station

    408 Hoffman Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-1121

  6. Gateway Recycling

    28 Summit Park Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15275

  7. Reimagined Recycling

    1225 Larimer Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

    Saturdays: 11am-2pm

  8. B&m Tire Recycling Llc

    429 4th Ave Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1507

  9. Pittsburgh Recycling

    50 Vespucius St, Pittsburgh, PA 15207-1869

  10. West End Drop-off Center

    1330 Hassler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15220-5014

  11. RoadRunner Modern Waste and Recycling

    105 40th St Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

  12. ECS&R Bellevue Recycling Center

    400 Jacks Run Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15202-1259

  13. Strip District Drop-off Center

    3001 Railroad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201-1507

  14. Atlas Materials Recycling Corp

    2329 Wharton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2124

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.