Recycling Centers in Hazard, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hazard, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Hazard, Kentucky. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Hazard area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Hazard: A Local Guide
Hazard, Kentucky (Perry County seat, population roughly 5,000) has two recycling operations listed for the city, and both are commercial scrap-metal buyers rather than general household-recycling drop-offs. Dixie Recycling at 2647 N Main St describes itself as a premier scrap-metal processing facility, purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals weekdays from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Wright's Recycling at 43 Readymix Dr is a family-owned scrap-metal yard and auto-salvage operation in business since 1987, open Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM and Saturday 8 AM–1 PM. Both businesses pay market rates for metals by weight; neither accepts cardboard, glass, plastics, or household recyclables.
For residents looking to recycle household materials in Perry County — cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum cans, plastics, glass — the right contact is the Perry County Solid Waste program at (606) 439-0149. The county operates recycling drop-off trailers at permanent locations including Viper Park-and-Ride, Haven King's old truck lot in Chavies, Vicco City Water, Perry County Park, and the National Guard Armory. The county garage also accepts electronics (e-waste) Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. These are the public, no-cost options for standard household recyclables in the Hazard area.
Hazard sits in the heart of the Kentucky coalfields in the Cumberland Mountains. The city is served by Kentucky's solid-waste framework, and Perry County coordinates with the state's Division of Waste Management for special collection events including HHW (hazardous household waste) days. For scrap-metal sellers, both Dixie Recycling and Wright's Recycling accept walk-in customers during their posted hours; large loads or junk vehicles typically require a call ahead. The city's location on US-15 and KY-15 makes it accessible from neighboring counties.
Communities near Hazard with recycling resources include Whitesburg (Letcher County, about 22 miles southeast) and London (Laurel County, about 50 miles west). Morehead in Rowan County offers additional options to the north. For the full Kentucky recycling directory, state-level resources including the KY Division of Waste Management can assist with finding HHW events and electronics drop-offs.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hazard
Where can Hazard residents recycle cardboard, cans, and plastics?
The two recycling centers listed for Hazard — Dixie Recycling and Wright's Recycling — are scrap-metal buyers, not general household-recycling drop-offs. For cardboard, paper, plastics, and cans, contact the Perry County Solid Waste Coordinator at (606) 439-0149. The county maintains recycling drop-off trailers at Viper Park-and-Ride, Chavies, Vicco City Water, Perry County Park, and the National Guard Armory.
Does Wright's Recycling in Hazard buy junk cars?
Wright's Recycling at 43 Readymix Dr has operated as both a scrap-metal yard and auto-salvage facility since 1987. They accept junk vehicles as well as individual metals including copper, aluminum, lead, and car batteries. Call (606) 436-0903 for a quote. They are open Monday through Saturday.
What metals does Dixie Recycling buy in Hazard, KY?
Dixie Recycling at 2647 N Main St purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Specific grades and current prices are not published — call (606) 435-0287 before your visit. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I recycle electronics in or near Hazard, KY?
Perry County operates an Electronics Recycling Center at the Perry County Garage in Christopher, open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. Contact Perry County Solid Waste at (606) 439-0149 for directions and accepted items. The county facility handles e-waste at no charge; neither Dixie Recycling nor Wright's Recycling is confirmed to accept consumer electronics.