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About This Location

Run by New Orleans Sanitation, this Saturday-only drop-off at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave is the city's dedicated spot for glass, electronics, batteries, household hazardous waste, and even Mardi Gras beads.

What this location Accepts

✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Electronics (e-waste)
✓ Batteries (all types)
✓ Light bulbs (including CFLs and fluorescents)
✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW)
✓ Mardi Gras beads
✓ Shredded paper
✓ Plastics #1–#2 (bottles, jars, jugs)
✓ Corrugated cardboard and paperboard
✓ Aluminum and steel food cans (empty, rinsed)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastics #3–#7
✕ Plastic bags and film
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Pizza boxes (grease-soiled)
✕ Wax-coated containers
✕ Soiled paper
✕ Yard trimmings
✕ Household garbage

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off my old TV or computer at the Elysian Fields recycling site?

Yes. Electronics (e-waste) are accepted at this Saturday-only drop-off at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Does New Orleans have a place to recycle glass? The blue cart doesn't take it.

Correct — glass is excluded from curbside blue-cart recycling in New Orleans. The drop-off center at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave accepts glass bottles and jars every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Where do I recycle Mardi Gras beads in New Orleans?

The city's Recycling Drop-Off Center at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave specifically accepts Mardi Gras beads every Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Contact & Location

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Address
2829 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
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City / State
New Orleans, Louisiana

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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