Recycling Centers in Columbia, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbia, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Columbia has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Columbia: A Local Guide
Columbia, the Adair County seat in south-central Kentucky, has two recycling-related businesses in our Kentucky directory. One is a scrap metal yard that pays cash for aluminum, copper, steel, and junk vehicles; the other is a roll-off dumpster rental and demolition contractor serving construction projects. For residents who need free household recycling or a public drop-off for everyday materials, the Adair County Recycling Center at 64 Service Road, Columbia (270-384-4703) is the community resource — open Monday–Friday 7 AM–3 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon.
Hwy 551 Scrap Metal Inc. sits at 93-499 Piercy Rd and is a family-owned yard that has purchased scrap metal in Adair County for over two decades. The facility pays for aluminum cans and aluminum scrap, copper, brass, stainless steel, insulated wire, steel cans, car batteries, and ferrous steel and iron. It also dismantles junk vehicles for parts and offers junk removal service. Reported hours are Tuesday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM; call 270-384-8914 to confirm and get directions to the Piercy Road address before your first visit.
Pyles Demolition Recycling LLC at 221 Corporate Dr is a roll-off dumpster rental and demolition contractor — not a walk-in recycling drop-off. Owner Danny Pyles delivers containers to residential and commercial project sites across Adair and surrounding counties, and the company hand-sorts materials for recycling where feasible. If you need a dumpster for a remodel, cleanout, or new construction project, call 270-384-0598 for a flat-rate quote. Business hours are Monday–Friday 7 AM–4 PM.
Exploring recycling options across south-central Kentucky? Browse centers in Campbellsville or search the full Kentucky recycling directory for facilities in neighboring counties.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbia
Where can I sell aluminum cans and scrap metal in Columbia, KY?
Hwy 551 Scrap Metal Inc. at 93-499 Piercy Rd buys aluminum cans, copper, brass, steel, iron, and car batteries. Hours are reported as Tuesday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM. Call 270-384-8914 before your trip to confirm the current prices and directions.
Is there a free public recycling drop-off in Columbia, KY?
Yes — the Adair County Recycling Center at 64 Service Road, Columbia is the public option for residents, open Monday–Friday 7 AM–3 PM and Saturday 7 AM–noon. Reach them at 270-384-4703. Neither Hwy 551 Scrap Metal nor Pyles Demolition serves as a general public drop-off.
Can I rent a dumpster in Columbia, KY for a home renovation?
Pyles Demolition Recycling at 221 Corporate Dr rents roll-off containers for residential remodels, cleanouts, and construction projects with same-day or next-day delivery. Call 270-384-0598 for a flat-rate quote. Standard rentals include a 30-day period; long-term project pricing is available.
Does Hwy 551 Scrap Metal buy junk cars in Columbia?
Yes. Hwy 551 Scrap Metal on Piercy Road dismantles junk vehicles for parts and scrap and also offers junk removal service. Call 270-384-8914 to arrange pickup or confirm current buying conditions.