Recycling Centers in Florence, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Florence, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Florence has 4 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 Florence: A Local Guide
Florence, in Boone County, is part of the Northern Kentucky metro area and shares Greater Cincinnati's industrial recycling corridor. The most accessible public drop-off for materials in the city is Recycling Express at 8505 Dixie Hwy, which buys and accepts newspaper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, aluminum, copper, brass, and radiators from both households and businesses. A second Recycling Express location at 7430 Industrial Road handles comparable loads. Both are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM, and Saturday 8 AM–1 PM.
For electronics, Apex Technology Solutions at 7960 Kentucky Drive Suite 4 is an EPA-registered ITAD provider (permit KYR-000-042-630) that handles computers, servers, hard drives, cell phones, and related IT equipment with certified data destruction. Apex primarily serves business clients, but individuals can call (859) 485-4444 to ask about drop-off options. The company is a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher and provides certificates of destruction for all media-bearing devices.
Customized Recycling Programs at 7000 Houston Road provides on-site recycling equipment and commodity pickup for businesses generating plastic, cardboard, paper, metal, glass, or pallets — at no cost to participating companies. This is a commercial B2B service only; individual residents cannot use it. Residents should direct household materials to Recycling Express or the Boone County Big Blue Bin drop-off sites at parks including Oakbrook Park and Springtown Park.
Boone County also hosts periodic Household Hazardous Waste collection events, typically the first Saturday in November at Thomas More Stadium in Florence. These events accept paint, solvents, pesticides, and similar materials from Boone, Campbell, and Kenton County residents. Neighboring Lexington, Newport, and Covington offer additional specialized recycling resources for residents across Northern Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Florence
Where can Florence, KY residents drop off cardboard and plastic for recycling?
Recycling Express at 8505 Dixie Hwy accepts cardboard, newspaper, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles, open Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM and Sat 8 AM–1 PM. Boone County's Big Blue Bins at Oakbrook Park (6650 Oakbrook Dr) and Springtown Park (7340 Burlington Pike) accept plastics, glass, metal cans, paper, and cardboard 24/7.
Is there electronics recycling in Florence, KY?
Apex Technology Solutions on Kentucky Drive is an EPA-registered electronics recycler that handles computers, hard drives, phones, and IT equipment with data destruction certificates. They primarily serve businesses — call (859) 485-4444 to confirm drop-off availability. Boone County's annual HHW event also typically accepts some electronics.
How can a Florence business set up a recycling program at no cost?
Customized Recycling Programs installs on-site equipment or arranges commodity pickup for businesses generating plastic, cardboard, metal, glass, or pallets — with no charge to the business. Email ebuck@customizedrecycling.com or call (513) 570-6716 to get started.
Does Recycling Express pay cash for scrap metal in Florence?
Yes. Recycling Express buys aluminum, copper, brass, and radiators by weight at current commodity prices. Bring your load to 8505 Dixie Hwy or 7430 Industrial Road during business hours for a quote.