Recycling Centers in Glasgow, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Glasgow, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Glasgow 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 Glasgow: A Local Guide
Glasgow, Kentucky is the county seat of Barren County in south-central Kentucky. Two businesses are listed in the recycling directory for Glasgow. Mid State Waste at 202 American Ave (270-651-2599) is a well-documented commercial waste hauler — a Waste Connections of Kentucky subsidiary that provides weekly curbside garbage collection for residents in Glasgow, Park City, Gamaliel, Edmonton, Scottsville, Tompkinsville, and across Allen, Barren, Metcalfe, and Monroe Counties. Mid State Waste is not a public recycling drop-off facility; it is a subscription-based pickup service.
The second listing, Mid-State Recycling Co at 109 Springdale Dr (270-651-5107), shares a similar name but is a distinct business at a different address on Glasgow's northeast side. No website was found and the domain connection failed during October 2026 research, so current operating status, hours, and accepted materials could not be verified. It may be a scrap metal buyer, but this is unconfirmed. Call 270-651-5107 before visiting.
For verified public recycling in Barren County, residents should contact the Barren County Judge Executive's office at 270-651-3338 or the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. Glasgow Electric Plant Board (Glasgow EPB) manages utility services in the city, but recycling drop-off is coordinated at the county government level. Kentucky also offers periodic HHW and e-waste collection events through the state's environmental agency — check the Kentucky DEP calendar for Barren County event dates. Nearby communities with recycling resources include Elizabethtown and Bowling Green.
Residents looking to recycle common materials in Glasgow can also check with local retailers: many national chains (Best Buy for electronics, Auto parts stores for motor oil) operate take-back programs that don't require a dedicated recycling center. For cardboard and paper from a home cleanout, Mid State Waste offers roll-off dumpster rentals that can consolidate debris for disposal, though recyclable diversion at a dedicated facility remains the best environmental option.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Glasgow
Is there a public recycling drop-off in Glasgow, KY?
Neither of the two listed Glasgow recycling businesses could be confirmed as a free public drop-off at research time. Mid State Waste is a curbside pickup hauler, not a drop-off site. Mid-State Recycling Co's operating status is unverified. Contact Barren County at 270-651-3338 or the Kentucky Division of Waste Management for the nearest verified drop-off option.
How do I start trash pickup service in Glasgow, Kentucky?
Mid State Waste serves Glasgow and Barren County with weekly curbside garbage pickup using 96-gallon carts. Call 270-651-2599 or visit midstatewasteky.com to get pricing and start service.
Where can I recycle electronics or HHW near Glasgow, KY?
Barren County participates in periodic Kentucky DEP household hazardous waste and e-waste collection events. Contact the Barren County Judge Executive at 270-651-3338 for the current event schedule, or check the Kentucky DEP website. Bowling Green, about 35 miles west, also has year-round recycling resources for the surrounding region.