Recycling Centers in Arkansas

Find local recycling drop-off locations across Arkansas. Browse by city to see nearby facilities with hours and contact information.

151 Centers 72 Cities

Recycling in Arkansas

Arkansas has 151 recycling centers serving 72 cities across the Natural State. The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment — Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is the state agency responsible for solid waste management, recycling program support, and environmental compliance. Arkansas does not have a statewide bottle deposit (container redemption) law, and there is no statewide mandatory recycling requirement. ADEQ publishes annual State of Recycling in Arkansas reports documenting material recovery trends statewide.

The largest recycling hubs are concentrated in the state's major population centers. Little Rock leads with 13 centers, followed by Searcy (7 centers), Jonesboro (6 centers), Rogers (6 centers), North Little Rock (5 centers), Fayetteville (5 centers), Russellville (4 centers), and Jacksonville (4 centers). The Northwest Arkansas corridor — including Rogers, Fayetteville, and surrounding communities — has seen rapid growth in recycling infrastructure in recent years alongside the region's economic expansion.

Recycling in Arkansas is largely organized through regional solid waste management districts, which coordinate collection events, drop-off sites, and public education programs. ADEQ's Recycling Equipment Tax Credit Program provides financial incentives for businesses that invest in recycling manufacturing or processing equipment. The state Legislature authorized ADEQ to ban e-waste (electronics) from municipal solid waste landfills effective January 2010, but as of ADEQ's own published guidance, that ban had not been formally put into effect — meaning households may currently dispose of electronics with regular trash, though recycling is strongly encouraged. Businesses and government offices may be subject to hazardous waste rules for electronics. Neighboring states for cross-border recycling resources include Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Top Cities by Number of Centers

Little Rock 13 Searcy 7 Jonesboro 6 Rogers 6 Fayetteville 5 North Little Rock 5 Batesville 4 Conway 4

All Cities in Arkansas

Arkadelphia 1 center Ash Flat 1 center Atkins 1 center Batesville 4 centers Bauxite 1 center Beebe 1 center Bella Vista 1 center Benton 3 centers Bentonville 2 centers Berryville 2 centers Blytheville 1 center Brookland 1 center Charleston 1 center Clarksville 3 centers Clinton 3 centers Conway 4 centers Crossett 1 center Danville 2 centers Drasco 1 center El Dorado 1 center Fairfield Bay 1 center Fayetteville 5 centers Fordyce 1 center Forrest City 2 centers Fort Smith 1 center Glenwood 1 center Gravel Ridge 1 center Greenwood 1 center Harrison 3 centers Heber Springs 2 centers Hensley 1 center Hope 1 center Hot Springs 2 centers Hot Springs National Park 1 center Hot Springs Village 2 centers Houston 1 center Huntsville 1 center Jacksonville 4 centers Jonesboro 6 centers Lavaca 1 center Leslie 1 center Little Rock 13 centers Lonoke 2 centers Mabelvale 1 center Madison 1 center Malvern 1 center Maumelle 1 center Mena 1 center Morrilton 2 centers Mountain Home 4 centers Mountain View 2 centers Nashville 1 center Newport 4 centers North Little Rock 5 centers Osceola 1 center Paragould 2 centers Pine Bluff 4 centers Pleasant Plains 1 center Pocahontas 1 center Prairie Grove 1 center Rogers 6 centers Russellville 4 centers Salem 1 center Searcy 7 centers Sherwood 1 center Shirley 1 center Springdale 2 centers Texarkana 2 centers Van Buren 2 centers Walnut Ridge 1 center West Memphis 1 center Wynne 1 center

Recycling in Arkansas — FAQ

Does Arkansas have a bottle deposit or container redemption law?

No. Arkansas does not have a bottle deposit law. There is no refundable deposit on beverage containers sold in the state. Aluminum cans, glass, and plastic bottles can be recycled through curbside programs or drop-off centers, but there is no mandatory redemption system.

Are electronics banned from Arkansas landfills?

The Arkansas Legislature authorized ADEQ to ban e-waste from municipal solid waste landfills beginning in January 2010. However, per ADEQ's own published guidance (adeq.state.ar.us), that formal ban had not been put into place as of the last update — so household e-waste may currently be disposed of with regular trash at most facilities, though ADEQ strongly encourages recycling electronics. Non-household generators (businesses, government) may be subject to hazardous waste rules.

What is ADEQ's role in Arkansas recycling?

The Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) oversees solid waste management and provides recycling program support statewide. ADEQ maintains an Arkansas Recycling Markets Directory, administers the Recycling Equipment Tax Credit Program, coordinates e-waste collection centers, and publishes an annual State of Recycling in Arkansas report for the Legislature.

How are recycling programs organized in Arkansas?

Arkansas's recycling infrastructure is primarily organized through regional solid waste management districts across the state's 75 counties. These districts coordinate drop-off collection sites, household hazardous waste (HHW) collection events, and public outreach. Curbside recycling availability varies widely by municipality — it is generally available in larger cities like Little Rock and Fayetteville, but not universally offered in smaller towns.