Recycling Centers in Owensboro, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Owensboro, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Owensboro, Kentucky. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Owensboro area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Owensboro: A Local Guide
Owensboro, the seat of Daviess County, gives residents two distinct recycling options within the city. The City of Owensboro Recycling Drop-Off Site at 1401 W. 7th Street is a free, unstaffed outdoor facility open 24 hours a day, seven days a week — with a city attendant on hand Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to noon. It accepts newspaper, cardboard, aluminum and steel cans, and #2 plastic containers. The key rule: keep materials clean and in the right bin, because a contaminated load can render the entire container unreusable for the contracted recycler.
For scrap metal, SA Recycling at 2401 Grimes Ave operates a full-service commercial yard Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. SA pays market prices for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, aluminum cans, copper wire, auto batteries, radiators, appliances, and end-of-life vehicles. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions. SA Recycling is not a free recycling drop-off — it is a buy/sell scrap yard, so residents who show up with newspaper or #1 plastics will need to head to W. 7th Street instead.
Daviess County residents outside the city limits can check the Daviess County Solid Waste recycling provider list for options at the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station and private haulers covering electronics, batteries, and broader plastic grades. The county's page lists several services that complement what the city drop-off accepts. For more recycling resources across Kentucky, see the state directory. Nearby communities such as Henderson, Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, and Paducah also have listings worth checking if you travel the region.
If you notice a change in hours or accepted materials at either Owensboro facility — especially given past adjustments to plastic acceptance at the city drop-off — use the 'Suggest a correction' link on each listing to help keep this directory accurate for your neighbors. Last verified October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Owensboro
Where can I recycle cardboard for free in Owensboro, KY?
The City of Owensboro Recycling Drop-Off Site at 1401 W. 7th Street accepts cardboard at no charge, 24 hours a day. Flatten boxes and place them in the designated cardboard bin. An attendant is available Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 7–noon if you need help.
Does Owensboro have a scrap metal buyer open to the public?
Yes. SA Recycling at 2401 Grimes Ave buys scrap metal from the public Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM. Bring a government-issued photo ID. They purchase steel, aluminum, copper, auto batteries, appliances, and junk vehicles. Call (270) 926-6611 for current prices.
Can I recycle electronics or batteries in Owensboro?
Not at either city center directly. The W. 7th Street drop-off does not accept e-waste or batteries. For those materials, check the Daviess County Solid Waste provider list, which includes the Grimes Avenue Transfer Station and other county-authorized services. SA Recycling accepts small electronics as scrap but handles them as metal, not an e-steward program.
Are Owensboro recycling centers open on weekends?
The City drop-off at 1401 W. 7th St is open 24/7 including weekends — no restrictions. SA Recycling is closed Saturday and Sunday; it operates weekdays only.