Southeast Kansas Recycling Inc.
Recycling Center in Pittsburg, Kansas
About This Location
Southeast Kansas Recycling, Inc. (SEKR) is a Pittsburg-area non-profit that gives residents of local Kansas and Missouri counties a place to bring recyclables, processing upwards of 1,000 tons of material a year with 600+ vehicles arriving weekly. Rather than a curbside hauler, SEKR runs a community drop-off: you drive through the "Tunnel" at Joplin and Washington Avenue to unload. The tunnel charges a flat $10 per car, which supports the nonprofit's operations.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Tunnel recycling drop-off — $10 per car
- Scrap & e-waste drop-off — $10 per car plus item fee
Access & restrictions
Open to the public; large-item drop-off is free to Crawford County residents · Tunnel drop-off at Joplin & Washington Ave. costs $10 per car. Scrap & e-waste drop-off costs $10 per car plus an item fee (see staff). Please sort and clean materials before arriving.
Programs & events
- Tunnel drop-off — Drive-through recycling at Joplin & Washington Ave., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 per car.
- Scrap & E-waste drop-off — At Joplin & Washington Ave. on Wednesdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $10 per car plus an item fee set by staff.
- Large Item Drop-off — Gate 4 at Joplin and Ramsay, every 2nd Saturday of the month 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free to Crawford County residents. Accepts mattresses, box springs, furniture, chairs, couches, lawn toys and small appliances.
- Re-Use Shop (closed) — The 'New to You' Re-Use Shop at 419 S Joplin St. is currently closed until further notice.
- Household Hazardous Waste (closed) — The HHW collection facility has been closed.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drop off recycling at SEKR's tunnel?
The tunnel drop-off at Joplin and Washington Avenue charges a flat $10 per car. It is open Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Scrap metal and e-waste are handled separately on Wednesdays for $10 per car plus an item fee.
Does Southeast Kansas Recycling take glass?
Yes. SEKR accepts clear and colored glass, but not Pyrex, Corning Ware, clay or light bulbs. Please clean and sort your materials before bringing them through the tunnel.
Can I bring old electronics or scrap metal to SEKR?
Yes, but only on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the scrap and e-waste drop-off. There is a $10-per-car charge plus an item fee set by staff.
Does SEKR still run a reuse shop and hazardous-waste collection?
No. The 'New to You' Re-Use Shop is closed until further notice and the Household Hazardous Waste collection facility has been closed. Check with SEKR before planning a trip for those services.
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