Recycling Centers in Wichita, KS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Wichita, Kansas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Residents of Wichita, 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 Wichita: A Local Guide
Wichita runs a free-market recycling system, so residents combine optional curbside service with the 10 scrap yards, processors and drop-off sites in our Kansas directory. The City of Wichita does not collect residential trash itself; under its Solid Waste Plan, every trash company permitted to operate in the city must offer single-stream curbside recycling and a smaller-cart discount. Prices vary, so you call your hauler to sign up. Curbside recycling accepts plastics, paper, glass and metal, including bottles, jugs, jars, cans, newspaper, magazines, office paper, junk mail and cardboard.
For materials outside the cart, Wichita's specialists handle the rest. Scrap metal goes to yards like Allmetal Recycling and Rock Island Recycling; electronics have a dedicated drop-off at American E-Waste Recyclers; curbside-style commodities are sorted at Wichita Material Recovery and Innovative Recycling; and self-haul drop-off is available at the Landfill Recycling Center. Call ahead, since accepted items, buyback rates and hours differ by site.
Need a location elsewhere in Kansas? Compare recycling centers in Kansas City, Lawrence, Topeka and Olathe, or browse every listing in our Kansas directory to check hours and materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Wichita
Does Wichita have city curbside recycling?
The City of Wichita does not run its own trash or recycling trucks. Under its Solid Waste Plan, every private hauler permitted to operate in Wichita must offer optional single-stream curbside recycling and a lower rate for a smaller cart. You choose a permitted hauler and call to add recycling service; the extra cost varies, so compare companies before signing up.
What can I put in Wichita curbside recycling?
Wichita's permitted haulers accept single-stream plastics, paper, glass and metal. That includes plastic bottles, jugs, jars and food containers, aluminum and steel cans, newspaper, magazines, office paper, junk mail and cardboard. Keep items empty and reasonably clean. For materials your hauler won't take, use the drop-off and scrap sites in our Kansas directory.
Where can I recycle electronics in Wichita?
E-waste does not belong in the curbside cart. In Wichita, American E-Waste Recyclers is a dedicated electronics drop-off. Rechargeable and lithium-ion batteries up to 11 lb. can also go to Call2Recycle partner stores. Confirm accepted devices and any CRT-TV fee with the recycler before you go.
Where can I get paid for scrap metal in Wichita?
Kansas has no bottle-deposit refund, but you can sell scrap metal by weight. Wichita yards include Allmetal Recycling and Rock Island Recycling. Rates track daily commodity prices, so call for current pricing and bring a photo ID when you sell.