Recycling Centers in Topeka, KS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Topeka, Kansas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Topeka, Kansas can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Topeka: A Local Guide
Topeka, the Kansas state capital and seat of Shawnee County, has two recycling facilities in its directory. WM Rolling Meadows Landfill and Recycling Center at 7351 NW Highway 75 is the county's main disposal and recycling facility, operating under a Shawnee County contract and KDHE Permit 342. L & M Northside Recycling at 1801 NE Grantville Rd is Topeka's only pick-and-pull salvage yard and scrap metal buyer — a very different kind of operation. Together they cover most of the city's self-haul recycling and waste needs.
WM Rolling Meadows sits directly west of US-75 north of the city and accepts household trash, construction and demolition debris, yard waste, and basic recyclables (plastic bottles, cans, paper, cardboard). It is open Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m.–noon (Sunday closed, major holidays closed). All loads are weighed at the scale and charged accordingly; credit and debit cards are accepted. The facility does not accept hazardous waste, tires, electronics, batteries, paint, motor oil, appliances with refrigerant, or propane tanks. For Shawnee County household hazardous waste, the county's HHW Facility is at 131 NE 46th St in Topeka.
L & M Northside Recycling at 1801 NE Grantville Rd is a scrap metal yard that pays market rates for aluminum, copper, brass, iron, and steel. It is Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–noon. Topeka's only pick-and-pull auto-salvage lot is here, where customers pull their own parts from inventory. The yard also accepts junk vehicles for scrapping, lead-acid batteries, starters, and alternators. This is not a household recycling drop-off for paper or plastics; for those materials, WM provides curbside collection throughout Shawnee County and Topeka neighborhoods.
Other Kansas communities with recycling pages on this directory include Lawrence, Manhattan, Wichita, and Olathe. For a full statewide view, browse the Kansas recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Topeka
Can I take household trash to Rolling Meadows Landfill in Topeka?
Yes. WM Rolling Meadows at 7351 NW Highway 75 accepts household solid waste, C&D debris, and yard waste Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m.–noon. Loads are weighed at the scale; credit/debit cards accepted. Call 866-676-7150 for current rates.
Does Rolling Meadows accept electronics, batteries, or paint?
No. Rolling Meadows does not take electronics, batteries, paint, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs, tires, appliances with refrigerant, or hazardous materials. For household hazardous waste in Topeka, contact the Shawnee County HHW Facility at 131 NE 46th St.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Topeka, KS?
L & M Northside Recycling at 1801 NE Grantville Rd buys aluminum, copper, brass, steel, and iron at market rates, open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Call 785-291-2000 for current prices before visiting.
Is there curbside recycling pickup in Topeka?
Yes. WM provides curbside trash and recycling service throughout Topeka and surrounding communities including Berryton, Tecumseh, and Valley Falls. Contact WM at 866-676-7150 or visit wm.com to set up or confirm your curbside recycling service.