Pro Kansas Recycling

Recycling Center in Wichita, Kansas

📍 725 E Clark St, Wichita, KS 67211
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About This Location

PRo Kansas Recycling is a Wichita nonprofit that accepts over 18 categories of materials — including glass, stretchable plastics, and rechargeable batteries — entirely free of charge, with no residency requirement.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastic #1 – clear bottles and jars (water, juice, cooking oil)
✓ Plastic #2 – cloudy jugs (milk, vinegar, windshield wash)
✓ Plastic #2 – colored jugs (bleach, detergent, shampoo)
✓ Plastic #5 – containers (sour cream tubs, prescription bottles)
✓ Stretchable plastic bags and wraps (grocery bags, zip-lock, bubble wrap)
✓ Corrugated cardboard and brown paper bags
✓ Magazines and catalogs
✓ Shredded paper (pre-shredded)
✓ Newspaper with inserts
✓ Office paper (white and pastel only)
✓ Mixed paper (phone books, cereal boxes)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (all colors, clean)
✓ Window glass, shelf glass, picture frame glass, vases, casserole lids
✓ Aluminum beverage cans (drained and rinsed)
✓ Tin and steel cans and lids (drained and rinsed)
✓ Scrap metal (water heaters, BBQ grills — consult manager before adding appliances)
✓ Books (good condition go to Gordon's Book Nook free library; worn books shredded)
✓ Ink and toner cartridges
✓ Rechargeable batteries (not AA/AAA alkaline)
✓ DVDs
✓ Cell phones
✓ Eyeglasses

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ PVC, ABS, nylon, vinyl (pipe, siding, cases, hoses, window blinds)
✕ Clear plastic clamshell containers
✕ Chip and snack bags, Solo cups, plant pots
✕ Very dark plastic bottles; plastic buckets with wire handles
✕ Bright or dark colored office paper
✕ Styrofoam / polystyrene (packing peanuts, cups, coolers)
✕ Hazardous waste (oil, paint, antifreeze, CFL bulbs) — refer to Sedgwick County HHW at 801 Stillwell, Wichita
✕ Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, etc.)
✕ Light bulbs
✕ VHS tapes
✕ 3-ring notebooks
✕ Encyclopedias and law books
✕ Dirty or unsorted materials in bags

Programs & events

  • Gordon's Book Nook — Free on-site library where donated books in good condition are given away to visitors; worn books are shredded and recycled.
  • Educational outreach — Group tours, field trips, and classroom presentations available for schools and organizations.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does PRo Kansas Recycling charge a fee, and do I need to be a Wichita resident?

All recycling services are completely free and open to anyone — no residency requirement and no fees.

Can I drop off plastic bags and stretchable wrap here?

Yes. PRo Kansas accepts stretchable plastic bags and wraps, including grocery bags, zip-lock bags, and bubble wrap — materials that most curbside programs reject.

Are alkaline batteries (AA, AAA) accepted?

No. Only rechargeable batteries are accepted. Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V) are not accepted at this facility.

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Contact & Location

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725 E Clark St, Wichita, KS 67211
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Wichita, Kansas

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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