Recycling Centers in Lawrence, KS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lawrence, Kansas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Lawrence has 3 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 Lawrence: A Local Guide
Lawrence, Douglas County's seat and home to the University of Kansas, is served by three distinct recycling operations ranging from a commercial scrap metal yard to the city's curbside recycling processing plant.
Scrap Management Industries at 1006 E. 11th Street is Lawrence's primary public-access scrap buyer, purchasing copper, aluminum, brass, lead, ferrous steel, stainless steel, insulated wire, and catalytic converters from individuals and commercial accounts. The yard is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. Roll-off containers and onsite industrial services are available for contractors and demolition firms. Prices fluctuate with commodity markets — call (785) 865-3730 ahead of a visit.
Hamm Materials Recovery Facility sits at 26198 KS-32 (Linwood Road) and processes the City of Lawrence's curbside single-stream recyclables. Opened in 2015 as the first Stadler-designed MRF in the country, it can sort 10 tons of material per hour. In February 2026 the facility was acquired by Republic Services. It is not a public drop-off site — material arrives via contracted city collection trucks only.
On The Rocks Recycling Drop-Off on Massachusetts Street provides a county-sponsored glass bin hosted at On The Rocks liquor store, added through the City of Lawrence's Ripple Glass partnership. The bin accepts glass food and beverage bottles and jars at no charge — no staffing or set hours beyond outdoor access. This is for glass only; no other materials.
Lawrence residents who need to recycle electronics, paint, or household hazardous waste can find periodic HHW collection events through the Kansas recycling page or the City of Lawrence Solid Waste Management at lawrenceks.gov/swm. Nearby cities with additional scrap and recycling resources include Topeka and Overland Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lawrence
Where can I sell scrap copper or aluminum in Lawrence, KS?
Scrap Management Industries at 1006 E. 11th Street buys copper, aluminum, brass, lead, and other metals. Hours: Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM, Sat 8AM–noon. Call (785) 865-3730 for current prices.
Can I drop off recyclables at the Hamm MRF on KS-32?
No. The Hamm MRF (now operated by Republic Services) only receives material via City of Lawrence contracted collection trucks — there is no public drop-off at the facility.
Where is the glass recycling drop-off in Lawrence?
The On The Rocks drop-off bin on Massachusetts Street accepts glass food and beverage containers for free as part of the city's Ripple Glass program. No other materials are accepted at that bin.
Does Lawrence have electronics or HHW recycling?
The three centers listed do not accept electronics or household hazardous waste. Check the City of Lawrence Solid Waste Management (lawrenceks.gov/swm) for current collection events, or see the Kansas statewide recycling directory for certified e-waste processors in Topeka and Overland Park.