El Dorado Recycling Center
Recycling Center in El Dorado, Arkansas
About This Location
The El Dorado Recycling Center at 401 W Liberty Street is the City of El Dorado's drive-through drop-off for household recyclables. Residents can hand off cardboard, plastic bottles, newspaper and magazine print, aluminum cans, and e-waste, and on-site dumpsters handle smaller household-waste items.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
Access & restrictions
public drive-through drop-off (City of El Dorado) · Drive-through recycling drop-off. From Feb 2, 2026, each El Dorado household gets a free punch card for six free bulk-item drop-offs per year; cards are picked up at the center.
Programs & events
- Household bulk-item punch cards — Beginning February 2, 2026, each El Dorado household can get a free punch card allowing six free bulk-item drop-offs per year, picked up at the drop-off center.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there recycling in El Dorado, Arkansas?
Yes. The City of El Dorado operates a drive-through drop-off recycling center at 401 W Liberty Street that takes cardboard, plastic bottles, newspaper and magazine print, aluminum cans, and e-waste.
Does the El Dorado Recycling Center take old TVs and electronics?
The center accepts e-waste at its drop-off. For large or specialized electronics, call ahead at 870-881-4186 to confirm what can be dropped off, and note the city periodically hosts dedicated e-waste recycling events.
What are the El Dorado Recycling Center's hours?
It is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM-2:00 PM (Saturday hours were reduced in December 2025). It is closed Sunday.
How do I dispose of newspapers in El Dorado?
Bring newspaper and magazine print to the drive-through drop-off at 401 W Liberty Street. The center accepts paper print alongside cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
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