Recycling Centers in Mulberry, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mulberry, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Mulberry and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Mulberry: A Local Guide
Mulberry, Florida, a small Polk County community about 12 miles south of Lakeland, has developed a cluster of scrap metal and specialty recycling businesses along State Road 60 and the surrounding industrial corridors. Four recycling operations serve residents and contractors in the area, ranging from scrap metal purchasers to a full-service tire processing facility. The mix reflects Mulberry's industrial heritage in phosphate mining and agriculture, where heavy equipment, vehicles, and metals have always been part of the local economy.
For scrap metal, Scrappy Thomas Inc on Pebbledale Road buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals Monday through Friday (7:30 AM–4:00 PM), while Just Scrap It on State Rd 60 extends its buying hours through Saturday (8:00 AM–5:45 PM) and adds services like roll-off dumpster rental and — uniquely for Polk County — permitted waste tire processing. Both are cash-paying buyers, so dropping off metal costs nothing.
Two auto recyclers round out the city's options: Mid-Florida Auto Salvage at 4445 State Rd 60 and Go Green Auto Recycling Inc at 3000 FL-37 handle end-of-life vehicles. If you need curbside recycling or drop-off for household items like cardboard, glass, or electronics, the closest municipal programs are operated through Polk County Solid Waste — Mulberry itself does not operate a separate municipal recycling center.
Before driving out to any Mulberry recycler, a quick phone call is worth your time: metal prices change daily, and each facility has its own specialty. For neighboring communities in the county, check recycling options in Bartow, Lakeland, and Plant City.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mulberry
Is there a free municipal recycling drop-off in Mulberry, FL?
Mulberry does not operate its own municipal recycling center. Polk County's solid waste and recycling services cover the area — visit the Polk County Solid Waste website or call the county for the nearest household recycling drop-off. The four facilities in Mulberry are commercial operations: two auto salvage yards and two scrap metal buyers. Bartow and Lakeland have additional options nearby.
Where can I dispose of old tires in Mulberry or Polk County?
Just Scrap It at 4375 State Rd 60 in Mulberry is Polk County's only permitted waste tire processing facility according to its own website. They accept passenger car tires, truck tires, and semi-truck tires, on or off the rim. Fees apply — call (863) 425-2340 for current pricing before you go.
Do Mulberry scrap metal buyers pay cash, or do I have to pay a drop-off fee?
Both scrap metal buyers in Mulberry — Scrappy Thomas Inc and Just Scrap It — pay cash for accepted metals. There is no drop-off fee for scrap metal. Call ahead to confirm which metals they are buying that day, as prices and demand vary.
Can I get free towing for a junk car in Mulberry?
Just Scrap It offers free towing for junk and old vehicles throughout the Tampa, Lakeland, Mulberry, and Brandon area. They assess vehicle value in parts and scrap and offer cash. Schedule online at thescrapit.com or call (863) 425-2340. Go Green Auto Recycling and Mid-Florida Auto Salvage also purchase end-of-life vehicles.