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Recycling Centers in Milwaukee, WI

15 of the 99 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Milwaukee 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. Complete Recycling Services

    9400 N 124th St, Milwaukee, WI 53224

    Buys scrap metal
  2. AMG Resources Corporation

    11000 W Brown Deer Pl, Milwaukee, WI 53224

    Buys scrap metal
  3. Elite Energy Distribution

    4700 N 124th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225-4316

    Buys scrap metal
  4. Material Recovery Inc

    8100 W Florist Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218

  5. Milwaukee Materials

    3295 W Townsend St, Milwaukee, WI 53216

  6. UW-Milwaukee University Services & Research Building

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 115 E Reindl Way, Milwaukee, WI 53212

  7. Refrigerant Depot, Llc

    5311 S 9th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221-3630

  8. Cimco Recycling

    2929 S Chase Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

  9. J-Custom Solutions

    4837 W Woolworth Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218

  10. Mill Valley Recycling

    1006 S Barclay St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

  11. Milwaukee Self Help Recycling Center

    6660 N Industrial Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223

  12. National Recycling Inc

    4244 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221

  13. Wisconsin Specialty Recycling Llc

    7301 W Calumet Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53223-4011

  14. Recommunity Recycling

    1401 W Mt Vernon Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

  15. Milwaukee Recycles

    217 N Emmber Ln, Milwaukee, WI 53233

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.