Recycling Centers in Leesville, LA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Leesville, Louisiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Leesville, Louisiana. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Leesville area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Leesville: A Local Guide
Leesville, the seat of Vernon Parish in west-central Louisiana, has two distinct recycling options for residents and visitors. The primary community facility is the Vernon Parish Recycle Center at 129 Red Town Road, a drop-off site run through a partnership of the Vernon Parish Police Jury, Waste Connections, the City of Leesville, and Fort Polk/JRTC. Effective April 2026, the center is open Tuesday through Friday 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. It accepts white copy paper, mixed paper, cardboard, plastic #1, aluminum cans, and scrap metal — all must be clean and unsoiled. No cash is paid for materials, and no batteries or hazardous waste are accepted.
For residents who want instant cash for an old smartphone or tablet, an ecoATM automated kiosk operates inside the Leesville Walmart Supercenter at 2204 S 5th St. The machine accepts Apple, Samsung, Android phones, iPods, and tablets, evaluates them on the spot, and pays cash immediately. A valid state-issued ID is required for every transaction. Kiosk hours follow Walmart store hours; call the store to confirm before visiting.
Leesville is close to other communities with recycling services across Louisiana. Residents near the Texas border may also find options in DeRidder to the south or Natchitoches to the northeast. For hazardous waste, batteries, and items not accepted at the Vernon Parish center, the Vernon Parish Police Jury's Public Works Department at (337) 239-9933 can direct residents to appropriate disposal programs.
Vernon Parish does not currently operate a dedicated household hazardous waste event schedule, but the parish has hosted periodic HHW collection events in partnership with Waste Connections. Residents can contact Vernon Parish Public Works at publicworks@vppjla.com or (337) 239-9933 to inquire about upcoming events. For electronic waste beyond phones, options are limited locally — the nearest certified e-waste drop-offs are generally found in Lake Charles or Alexandria.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Leesville
Does the Vernon Parish Recycle Center pay cash for aluminum cans or scrap metal?
No. The Vernon Parish Recycle Center is a community drop-off facility funded through the parish–Waste Connections partnership and does not pay cash for any materials. If you want to sell aluminum cans or scrap metal for cash, you would need to travel to a commercial scrap buyer in Lake Charles or another regional city.
Where can I recycle an old TV or electronics in Leesville, LA?
The Vernon Parish Recycle Center does not accept electronics or televisions. The ecoATM kiosk at Walmart takes working smartphones and tablets for cash, but not TVs or computers. For TV and general e-waste recycling in Vernon Parish, contact Vernon Parish Public Works at (337) 239-9933 — the parish periodically organizes HHW and e-waste collection events through its Waste Connections partnership.
What are the current hours of the Vernon Parish Recycle Center?
As of April 15, 2026, the Vernon Parish Recycle Center is open Tuesday–Friday 9 AM–6 PM and Saturday 8 AM–12 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday, and closes early (and the following Saturday) around Monday holidays. Source: vppjla.com.
Can Fort Polk military personnel use the Leesville recycling center?
Yes. The Vernon Parish Recycle Center is operated in partnership with JRTC and Fort Polk, and military personnel stationed at Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) are welcome to use the facility alongside civilian residents — no proof of civilian residency is required.