Baton Rouge Recycling Facility

Recycling Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

📍 7923 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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About This Location

The Baton Rouge Recycling Facility at 7923 Tom Drive is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week community drop-off Materials Recovery Facility operated by Republic Services — no sorting required.

What this location Accepts

✓ Plastics #1–#7 (food/beverage containers, detergent and shampoo bottles, household cleaner bottles — rinsed)
✓ Cardboard
✓ Newsprint and paper products
✓ Magazines and files
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Metal (tin/steel) cans
✓ Glass bottles and jars

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Household hazardous waste (handled separately by EBRP)
✕ Electronics / e-waste (separate collection events)
✕ Scrap metal (non-container)

Fees

  • Recyclables drop-off — Free

Programs & events

  • Monthly Recycling Drop-Off (3rd Saturday) — Monthly attended event on the third Saturday of each month for apartment dwellers and small businesses. Drop-off at same 7923 Tom Dr location.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Baton Rouge Recycling Facility really open at 2 AM?

Yes. The drop-off at 7923 Tom Dr is unattended but accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Staff is present Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, to assist if needed.

Do I need to sort my recyclables before dropping them off?

No. The facility operates as a single-stream MRF, meaning materials do not need to be sorted before drop-off.

Can apartment renters in Baton Rouge use this facility?

Yes. This drop-off was specifically established to serve apartment dwellers and small businesses that do not receive curbside recycling collection from the city.

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Contact & Location

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7923 Tom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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City / State
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours (staff 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Tuesday Open 24 hours (staff 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Wednesday Open 24 hours (staff 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Thursday Open 24 hours (staff 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Friday Open 24 hours (staff 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Saturday Open 24 hours (unattended)
Sunday Open 24 hours (unattended)

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