Recycling Centers in Bowling Green, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Bowling Green area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Bowling Green: A Local Guide
Bowling Green, the seat of Warren County, supports three active scrap metal recycling yards within the city limits — a rare density that gives residents and businesses real choice on where to sell ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Each yard has different hours, slightly different material mixes, and its own character.
SA Recycling at 63 N Graham St is the largest national-chain option, buying all common ferrous and non-ferrous metals: steel, iron, copper, insulated wire, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, zinc, nickel, lead, auto batteries, aluminum wheels, radiators, end-of-life vehicles, and appliances. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions — this is both SA's policy and Kentucky law. Oil, fuel, antifreeze, propane tanks, asbestos, and ammunition are explicitly prohibited. Roll-off container service is available for businesses. Email inquiries.BowlingGreen-Graham@sarecycling.com for commercial accounts.
B G Recycling Inc at 1412 Memphis Junction Rd is a locally focused yard accepting steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, cardboard, office paper, end-of-life vehicles, and appliances. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–3:30 PM. It is one of the few Bowling Green yards that also takes cardboard and paper alongside metals, making it convenient for businesses generating mixed fiber and metal waste. Call (270) 780-0155.
Shelby Recycling at 330 Power St has served Bowling Green since 1978, buying aluminum cans, brass, copper, lead, cast iron, steel, stainless steel, and car batteries. Unlike the other two yards, Shelby is open Tuesday–Saturday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM — Saturday access makes it the go-to choice for working households that can't haul during the week. Dumpster rental is also offered. Email shelbyrecycling@aol.com. For more recycling resources in southern Kentucky, visit the Kentucky recycling directory or explore nearby Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Franklin, and Glasgow options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Bowling Green
Which Bowling Green scrap yard is open on Saturdays?
Shelby Recycling at 330 Power St is open Tuesday–Saturday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, giving it the only Saturday hours among Bowling Green's three scrap yards. SA Recycling and BG Recycling are closed on weekends.
Do I need a photo ID to sell scrap metal in Bowling Green?
Yes — Kentucky law and SA Recycling's policy both require a valid government-issued photo ID for all scrap metal sales. Expect similar ID checks at BG Recycling and Shelby Recycling as well. Have your driver's license or equivalent ready before you haul.
Where can I sell a junk car in Bowling Green, KY?
SA Recycling at 63 N Graham St explicitly accepts end-of-life vehicles for scrap value. B G Recycling at 1412 Memphis Junction Rd also handles auto recycling. Bring your title and a valid photo ID to either location.
Can I drop off cardboard and paper at a Bowling Green recycling yard?
B G Recycling at 1412 Memphis Junction Rd accepts OCC cardboard and office paper in addition to scrap metals — useful for businesses generating both material streams. SA Recycling and Shelby Recycling focus on metals only.