Recycling Centers in Melbourne, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Melbourne, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Melbourne has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Melbourne: A Local Guide
Melbourne has two recycling facilities that each specialize in a different stream of materials. Brevard Metal Recycling at 863 Washburn Rd is a scrap metal buyer that purchases copper, aluminum, steel, iron, lead-acid batteries, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals by the pound at current market rates. Residents, contractors, and businesses bring their scrap and receive cash payment. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Call 321-622-4890 ahead of your trip for current pricing, since metal prices change with the market.
Florida Recyclers of Brevard at 3351 Sarno Rd is a licensed Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Recovery Facility and landfill. It accepts concrete, asphalt, land-clearing debris, and clean wood from contractors and the public. The facility also sells recycled byproducts — bulk mulch (hardwood, cedar, cypress, pine bark, dyed), compost, and topsoil by the cubic yard. Hours run Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 7:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Call 321-255-6625 for tipping fees and mulch pricing.
Neither facility accepts general household recyclables such as cardboard, plastic bottles, or glass. For curbside or municipal recycling in Melbourne, contact Brevard County Solid Waste Management, which operates the county's recycling program. For electronics recycling in the Brevard area, check Earth911 or county HHW event schedules.
Other Brevard County cities near Melbourne with recycling resources include Palm Bay, Cocoa, and Titusville. The Florida recycling directory covers facilities throughout the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Melbourne
Does Brevard Metal Recycling pay cash for scrap metal in Melbourne?
Yes. Brevard Metal Recycling at 863 Washburn Rd purchases copper, aluminum, steel, and scrap by weight at current market prices. Call 321-622-4890 before your visit to get that day's rates.
Can I drop off household recyclables like cardboard or plastic bottles at either Melbourne facility?
No. Brevard Metal Recycling handles scrap metal only, and Florida Recyclers of Brevard on Sarno Rd handles construction and demolition debris only. For cardboard, plastics, and glass, use Brevard County's curbside recycling program or a county drop-off site.
Where can I buy bulk mulch or topsoil near Melbourne, FL?
Florida Recyclers of Brevard at 3351 Sarno Rd sells bulk mulch in hardwood, dyed, cedar, cypress, and pine bark varieties, plus topsoil and compost by the cubic yard. Call 321-255-6625 for current stock and pricing.
Does Florida Recyclers of Brevard accept concrete and asphalt from demolition projects?
Yes. As a licensed C&D Materials Recovery Facility, Florida Recyclers of Brevard accepts concrete, asphalt, land-clearing debris, and clean wood. Tipping fees apply — call 321-255-6625 for rates before bringing a load.