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Recycling Centers in Tacoma, WA

12 of the 48 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Tacoma 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. Pioneer Recycling Services

    4109 192nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98446

    Mon - Fri | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Mon - Fri | 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Buys scrap metal
  2. Sutta Co

    2122 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, WA 98421-3608

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Black Rock Recycling LLC

    1904 Stewart St, Tacoma, WA 98421

  4. Cascade Recycling, Inc.

    3504 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446-3516

  5. SBK Recycle

    10733 A St S Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98444

  6. Feed Commodities

    2006 E Portland Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421-2712

  7. Radius Recycling

    1902 Marine View Dr, Tacoma, WA 98422

  8. Benchmark Recycling

    3024 S Mullen St, Tacoma, WA 98409

  9. Rhine Demolition

    1124 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

  10. Recycling Resources

    5317 131st Street Ct E, Tacoma, WA 98446-4237

  11. Washington Recycling Company

    2102 109th St S, Tacoma, WA 98444-8717

  12. Associated Products Shipping Solutions

    3522 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446-3502

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.