Recycling Centers in Berea, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Berea, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Berea and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Berea: A Local Guide
Berea, Kentucky, in Madison County, is home to two listed recycling facilities with very different roles in the local materials economy. Kentucky Auto Parts & Sales at 666 Mt Vernon Rd is a family-owned auto salvage yard and recycler that has operated since 1998. The yard buys junk vehicles and sells used, new, and aftermarket parts — engines, transmissions, drivetrain, suspension — all carrying a 30-day warranty. It is open to the public Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday 9 AM–1 PM and is one of the most accessible automotive recycling options in Madison County.
Novelis at 302 Mayde Rd is a world-scale industrial aluminum can recycling plant — one of the largest in the world, processing roughly 60 billion used cans per year. This is not a public drop-off location. The plant receives aluminum through commercial channels, shreds and melts it, and ships ingots by rail to Logan Aluminum in Russellville for re-rolling into new can stock. Individual residents cannot drop off cans or other materials at the Novelis facility. For aluminum can and household recycling, Berea residents should use Rumpke curbside service or the Madison County drop-off.
For everyday household recycling in Berea and Madison County, Rumpke provides curbside collection throughout the area. The Madison County recycling facility at 325 N. Madison Avenue in Richmond accepts electronics, e-waste, and scrap metal Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM and is available to county residents outside of Richmond and Berea city limits. Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corp at 540 Recycle Dr in Richmond also serves the wider region. Lexington offers additional options including the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government curbside and drop-off programs.
The Richmond–Berea micropolitan area is a tightly connected recycling zone: most services are concentrated in Richmond, about 12 miles north on US-421. For specialized recycling — scrap metal, junk vehicles, appliances — options include Mid-State Recycling at 10536 N Wilderness Rd in Berea, and A&A Auto & Truck Salvage at 1181 Barker Ln W. Other nearby hubs worth knowing include Winchester and Irvine in the surrounding Bluegrass region. Residents with questions about hazardous waste disposal can contact the Kentucky Division of Waste Management.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Berea
Can I drop off aluminum cans at the Novelis plant in Berea, KY?
No. The Novelis Berea plant is an industrial facility that processes aluminum cans through commercial contracts — it is not open to the public for individual drop-offs. Berea residents can recycle cans through Rumpke curbside pickup or take them to the Madison County recycling drop-off at 325 N. Madison Ave in Richmond.
Where can I sell my junk car in Berea, KY?
Kentucky Auto Parts & Sales at 666 Mt Vernon Rd buys end-of-life vehicles and sells the parts. Call (877) 500-7278 for a quote. The yard is open Monday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday 9 AM–1 PM. A&A Auto & Truck Salvage at 1181 Barker Ln W is another option in the same area.
Is there a free recycling drop-off in Berea, KY for cardboard and plastics?
Berea residents use Rumpke curbside recycling for everyday household recyclables. Madison County residents outside city limits can use the county drop-off facility at 325 N. Madison Ave in Richmond, open Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM for electronics and scrap metal. For broader cardboard and paper recycling, check with the City of Berea or contact Rumpke.
What recycling options are available near Berea for household hazardous waste?
Madison County and the City of Berea periodically offer HHW collection events. The Kentucky Division of Waste Management maintains a schedule of statewide collection events. For ongoing needs, Lexington's Fayette County HHW program accepts materials from surrounding counties on certain dates — call the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for details.