Recycling Centers in Moline, IL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Moline, Illinois. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Moline 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 Moline: A Local Guide
Moline, on the Illinois bank of the Mississippi River in Rock Island County, is part of the Quad Cities metro area. Two recycling-related businesses operate within city limits: Midland Davis Corporation at 3301 4th Ave, a full-service recycler with over 130 years in the industry that accepts household and commercial recyclables at public drop-off, and Green Guys Removal at 230 49th St, an automotive salvage operation that buys junk and non-running vehicles — not a household recycling drop-off.
For Moline residents looking to drop off everyday recyclables, Midland Davis Corporation is the go-to facility. The company accepts co-mingled materials including cardboard, paper, plastics #1 through #7 (a broader range than most curbside programs), aluminum and non-ferrous metals, glass bottles and jars, iron and steel scrap, and wood. Drop-off is open Monday through Friday 8am–4pm and Saturday 7:30am–11:30am. Midland Davis also partners with the City of Moline for residential curbside recycling pickup, making it the institutional backbone of household recycling in the city.
Drivers with a junk vehicle to dispose of can contact Green Guys Removal at (309) 631-4769 — the company purchases non-running, salvage-title, and junk cars in the Quad Cities and offers complimentary towing. It does not operate a general recycling drop-off yard, so household materials should go to Midland Davis instead. For electronics recycling and hazardous waste, Rock Island County residents can contact the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) for drop-off events and locations.
Moline is adjacent to East Moline, Rock Island, and Silvis — all part of the Quad Cities regional recycling network. The broader Illinois recycling center directory lists facilities across the state. RICWMA operates a free public recycling drop site in East Moline and coordinates countywide collection programs for Rock Island County residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Moline
Where can I drop off recycling in Moline, IL?
Midland Davis Corporation at 3301 4th Ave accepts co-mingled household recyclables (cardboard, paper, plastics #1–#7, aluminum, glass) Monday–Friday 8am–4pm and Saturday 7:30–11:30am. No appointment is needed; the facility also handles commercial quantities and scrap metal. Call (309) 764-6723 for details.
Does Midland Davis accept plastics beyond #1 and #2?
Yes — Midland Davis Corporation accepts all plastic grades #1 through #7 in both straight and combination loads, making it one of the most inclusive residential drop-off options in the Quad Cities area.
Is Green Guys Removal a recycling drop-off center?
Green Guys Removal at 230 49th St is an automotive salvage and vehicle recycling operation, not a household recycling drop-off. For paper, plastics, glass, and metal, use Midland Davis Corporation. To sell a junk vehicle, call Green Guys Removal at (309) 631-4769.
Where do I recycle electronics or hazardous waste in Moline?
Midland Davis does not handle e-waste or hazardous materials. Rock Island County residents can contact the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) at ricwma.org for electronics drop-off events and household hazardous waste collection. Neighboring East Moline also has a free RICWMA public recycling drop site.