Recycling Centers in Shelbyville, KY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Shelbyville, Kentucky. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Shelbyville and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Shelbyville: A Local Guide
Shelbyville, Kentucky lists 5 recycling options, weighted toward metals: a general scrap yard, a copper-focused recycler, and the Shelby County solid-waste and recycling center. There is also an ecoATM kiosk for phones and a materials recycling operation. The county runs the public drop-off at 170 Windhurst Way, open Tuesday–Saturday, 7 AM–3 PM. Browse the full Kentucky recycling directory for nearby cities.
For metals, Midwest Metals on Windhurst Way is a public scrap yard that buys aluminum, copper, brass, steel, stainless, lead and zinc, while Wieland Copper Recycling Center on McConnell Way specializes in copper. For household recycling and solid waste, the Shelby County Recycling Center on Windhurst Way is the county drop-off, and there's also Material Recycling Solutions on Everett Hall Rd. Accepted items and prices differ by site, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For more choices nearby, Louisville has the region's largest selection, Frankfort lists seven centers, and neighbors Richmond and Winchester each list five. See every city on the Kentucky state page.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Shelbyville
Where can I drop off recycling in Shelbyville, KY?
The Shelby County Recycling Center / solid-waste facility is at 170 Windhurst Way, open Tuesday–Saturday, 7 AM–3 PM (shelbycounty.ky.gov). Call ahead to confirm current accepted materials.
Does Midwest Metals in Shelbyville buy scrap metal?
Yes. Midwest Metals is a public scrap yard that accepts aluminum, copper, brass, steel, stainless steel, lead and zinc. Payout prices change often, so check current rates before hauling a load in.
Where do I recycle copper specifically in Shelbyville?
Wieland Copper Recycling Center on McConnell Way focuses on copper. Midwest Metals also buys copper along with other metals.
Can I recycle my old phone in Shelbyville?
An ecoATM kiosk at 311 Boone Station Rd buys back phones and some small electronics on the spot. Payout depends on device model and condition.