Recycling Centers in Newport, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Newport, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Newport, Kentucky can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Newport: A Local Guide
Newport, Kentucky sits on the south bank of the Ohio River in Campbell County, directly across from Cincinnati. The city's recycling options skew toward scrap metal — both facilities listed here are scrap yards that purchase material by weight at market prices rather than free municipal drop-offs. If you are looking for curbside recycling or a household drop-off for paper, glass, and plastics, contact Campbell County or the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste District for residential collection schedules.
River Metals Recycling at 1220 Licking Pike is part of the David J. Joseph network and accepts the broadest material mix in Newport: ferrous scrap (iron, steel, autos, appliances), non-ferrous scrap (aluminum, copper, brass, gutters, aluminum cans), and electronic scrap including circuit boards, laptops, and hard drives. It is open Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, with no residency requirement and no appointment needed.
Newport Recycling LLC specializes in non-ferrous metals — aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, radiators, alloys, and insulated wire — and is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday until noon. Note: the address published in multiple scrap-yard directories is 527 W 10th St, while this listing shows 534 W 12th St; call (859) 261-9335 to confirm the current location before driving over.
Neighboring communities with recycling options include Covington (Can-Dew Recycling at 1510 Russell St and the Republic Services Transfer Station on Boron Ave), Bellevue, and Fort Mitchell. The Kentucky state recycling page lists county-level programs for electronics, paint, and household hazardous waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Newport
Where can I recycle aluminum cans and copper in Newport, KY?
Both scrap yards in Newport accept aluminum and copper. River Metals Recycling on Licking Pike and Newport Recycling LLC purchase non-ferrous metals by weight at current market prices — no appointment required during posted hours.
Can I recycle old electronics in Newport, Kentucky?
River Metals Recycling at 1220 Licking Pike explicitly accepts electronic scrap, including circuit boards, laptops, and hard drives. For a wider range of e-waste (TVs, monitors, printers), check the Kentucky state recycling directory or the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste District for e-waste collection events in Covington or Campbell County.
Are Newport's scrap yards open on weekends?
Both yards are open Saturday mornings. River Metals Recycling is open Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and Newport Recycling LLC is also open Saturday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. Neither is open on Sundays.
What if I'm not a Kentucky resident — can I still use Newport's scrap yards?
Yes. Neither scrap yard in Newport requires proof of residency. Both are open to individuals and businesses from any location. River Metals Recycling at 1220 Licking Pike explicitly states no residency requirement, and Newport Recycling LLC does not list one either.