Recycling Centers in Gonzales, LA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gonzales, Louisiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Gonzales has 2 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Gonzales: A Local Guide
Gonzales, the seat of Ascension Parish, offers residents two distinct recycling options. The parish-run Keep Ascension Beautiful recycling facility at 42077 Churchpoint Rd provides a free, staffed drop-off for sorted recyclables Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The site accepts paper, cardboard, plastics #1–3, aluminum and steel cans, scrap metal, and large household appliances including refrigerators and washers — making it the most comprehensive free recycling resource in the city. Glass, Styrofoam, plastic bags, and household garbage are not accepted.
For residents looking to recycle old smartphones, tablets, or iPods, the ecoATM kiosk at Walmart Supercenter (308 N Airline Hwy) provides an automated cash-back option in the store's home vestibule. The machine evaluates your device on the spot and pays immediately for qualifying phones; a valid state-issued photo ID is required. Devices in poor condition may receive a zero-dollar offer but are still accepted for responsible recycling rather than landfill.
Beyond Gonzales, Ascension Parish residents can find additional drop-off options in nearby communities. Prairieville to the north and Sorrento to the northwest both have recycling listings on this site. The parish also operates a second drop-off on the West Bank. For statewide recycling guidance and licensed recycler listings, the Louisiana recycling directory links to DEQ resources. Residents in Hammond and Denham Springs will find similar parish-level programs serving those areas.
Ascension Parish's Keep Ascension Beautiful initiative — funded jointly by the Ascension Parish Police Jury and parish government — also runs community litter-control and education programs. The parish contracts with a scrap-metal buyer whose payments help fund the recycling program's expansion. Residents with questions about special events, HHW collection days, or the West Bank drop-off location can call the program at (225) 450-1506 or (225) 450-1200.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gonzales
Is there a free recycling drop-off in Gonzales, LA?
Yes. Keep Ascension Beautiful at 42077 Churchpoint Rd offers free drop-off recycling for Ascension Parish residents. The site is open Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. It accepts cardboard, paper, plastics #1–3, metal cans, scrap metal, and large appliances (refrigerators, washers, etc.) at no charge.
Where can I recycle an old phone in Gonzales?
The ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart Supercenter at 308 N Airline Hwy accepts smartphones, tablets, and iPods and pays cash for qualifying devices. Bring a valid state-issued photo ID. If your device has no resale value, the machine will still recycle it responsibly.
Does the Gonzales recycling site accept glass or paint?
No. The Keep Ascension Beautiful drop-off at Churchpoint Rd does not accept glass, paint, Styrofoam, or any hazardous household materials. For paint and HHW disposal, check Ascension Parish's periodic HHW collection events at (225) 450-1200 or see nearby options through the Louisiana recycling directory.
Are there recycling centers in cities near Gonzales, LA?
Yes. Prairieville and Sorrento have listed facilities nearby, and Hammond and Denham Springs serve the broader Ascension-Livingston corridor. The Louisiana state page covers the full statewide directory.