Spencer County Recycling

Recycling Center in Taylorsville, Kentucky

📍 175 Industrial Dr, Taylorsville, KY 40071
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About This Location

Spencer County Recycling at 175 Industrial Dr in Taylorsville is the county's public recycling drop-off. It accepts a broad mix including cardboard, plastic, newspaper, tin, aluminum, scrap metal, electronics, household appliances, and both motor and cooking oil. The county also runs periodic tire amnesty events for Spencer County residents and operates mobile recycling bins at seven locations around the county.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Plastic
✓ Newspapers and magazines
✓ Tin
✓ Aluminum
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Electronics
✓ Household appliances
✓ Motor oil
✓ Cooking oil

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Appliances · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Building materials (insulation, drywall, carpet)
✕ Glass
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Fluorescent lights
✕ Household garbage
✕ Tires (except amnesty events)
✕ Bubble wrap
✕ Plastic grocery bags
✕ Candy wrappers

Access & restrictions

public drop-off; tire amnesty events for Spencer County residents only · Recyclables must be pre-separated before drop-off.

Programs & events

  • Tire amnesty events — Periodic events for Spencer County residents accepting car tires with or without rims and tractor/truck tires; no commercial tires.
  • Mobile recycling centers — Recycling bins placed at seven county locations including fire stations, the marina, an RV park and schools.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Spencer County Recycling accept?

Cardboard, plastic, newspapers and magazines, tin, aluminum, scrap metal, electronics, household appliances, motor oil and cooking oil. Recyclables should be separated before you drop them off.

Does it take glass or Styrofoam?

No. The county lists glass, Styrofoam, fluorescent lights, drywall, insulation, carpet and other building materials as not accepted, along with household garbage, bubble wrap, plastic bags and candy wrappers.

Can I drop off tires here?

Not routinely. Tires are taken only during the county's periodic tire amnesty events, which are open to Spencer County residents and cover car, tractor and truck tires but not commercial tires.

Are there drop-off bins besides the Industrial Drive site?

Yes. The county operates mobile recycling centers at seven community locations including fire stations, the marina, an RV park and schools.

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Contact & Location

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Address
175 Industrial Dr, Taylorsville, KY 40071
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City / State
Taylorsville, Kentucky

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–3 PM
Thursday 7 AM–3 PM
Friday 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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