Sunflower Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Great Bend, Kansas
About This Location
Sunflower Recycling at 5605 10th St. in Great Bend is the recycling division of Sunflower Diversified Services, a non-profit that serves adults and children with disabilities across Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush and Stafford counties. It operates an award-winning recycling operation and offers a convenient residential drop-off location in Great Bend, alongside regular pickups for area counties and businesses.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
Access & restrictions
Residential drop-off open to the public; also serves area counties and businesses · The 5605 10th St. site is the residential drop-off. Large-volume cardboard loads should go to Sunflower's processing plant at 8823 4th St., Great Bend.
Programs & events
- Confidential shredding — Sunflower provides confidential document shredding for area businesses with certification, up to 800 lbs. per hour; drop-in at 5605 10th St. or by appointment at 8823 4th St. Shredded files are baled and shipped to paper mills.
- Curbside / commercial pickup — Sunflower offers regular recycling pickups from area counties and businesses in addition to the residential drop-off.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs the Sunflower Recycling Center in Great Bend?
It is the recycling division of Sunflower Diversified Services, a non-profit serving people with disabilities in Barton, Pawnee, Rice, Rush and Stafford counties. Dropping off here supports local employment, not a commercial scrap buyer.
What plastics does Sunflower Recycling accept?
Sunflower accepts plastic bottles marked #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE). Standard cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and steel cans, and glass food and beverage containers are also accepted.
Where do I take a large load of cardboard?
The 5605 10th St. location handles normal residential drop-offs. For large-volume cardboard loads, take them to Sunflower's processing plant at 8823 4th St. in Great Bend.
Does Sunflower offer document shredding?
Yes. Sunflower Recycling provides confidential shredding for businesses, with certification and industrial equipment handling up to 800 lbs. per hour. You can drop in at 5605 10th St. or arrange pickup/appointment service at 8823 4th St.
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