Recycling Centers in Elizabethtown, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown: A Local Guide
Elizabethtown, the Hardin County seat, has four scrap metal operations that together cover most materials a resident or contractor is likely to haul in. The most recognizable name is Radius Recycling at 194 Crucible Steel Rd — part of the national Radius (formerly Schnitzer Steel) network — which buys aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, and iron on a drive-over scale, Monday through Friday.
Etown Scrap Metal at 2732 S Dixie Hwy is a locally focused buyer taking aluminum cans, copper, brass, stainless, and junk cars on weekday hours. For residents who need a Saturday option, Waddell's Auto & Scrap Metal Recycling & Parts at 311 Steel Dr keeps the gate open Saturday mornings from 7 AM to 1 PM — a notable convenience in a county where weekend scrap access is limited. Waddell's also sells salvage auto parts in addition to buying scrap.
Borders Recycling & Disposal at 110 Hodgenville Rd rounds out the cluster with a combination of scrap metal purchasing and waste disposal services, including reported acceptance of scrap tires. It has operated in the Elizabethtown area since the 1960s. Call ahead to confirm current materials and pricing at any of these yards before making the drive.
Hardin County also maintains seven drop-off recycling locations available 24/7 at sites including Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, and Glendale — ideal for cardboard, paper, and plastics that the scrap yards do not handle. Neighboring cities with recycling options include Bardstown, Radcliff, Bowling Green, and Louisville. The full Kentucky recycling directory covers the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Elizabethtown
Which Elizabethtown scrap yard is open on Saturdays?
Waddell's Auto & Scrap Metal at 311 Steel Dr is open Saturday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM — the only yard in this cluster confirmed to have weekend hours. The other three yards operate Monday through Friday only.
Where can I sell aluminum cans or copper wire in Elizabethtown?
Both Etown Scrap Metal on S Dixie Hwy and Radius Recycling on Crucible Steel Rd purchase aluminum cans, copper, and brass. Call each for current prices — rates fluctuate daily with commodity markets.
Does any Elizabethtown scrap yard accept junk cars?
Yes. Etown Scrap Metal and Waddell's Auto & Scrap Metal both accept junk vehicles. In Kentucky you will typically need the vehicle title in your name. Call ahead to confirm requirements and current vehicle rates.
Where do I recycle paper, cardboard, or plastic in Hardin County?
The four scrap yards in Elizabethtown handle metal only — not household recyclables. Hardin County operates seven free 24/7 drop-off recycling locations for paper, cardboard, and plastic, including a site in Elizabethtown near the Farmers Market. Contact the Hardin County Solid Waste office at (270) 360-9207 for exact drop-off locations.