Recycling Centers in Shreveport, LA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Shreveport, Louisiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Shreveport and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Shreveport: A Local Guide
Shreveport, the largest city in northwest Louisiana, has a mix of recycling options spread across its neighborhoods. This page covers the two listed facilities: an ecoATM kiosk at the Walmart Supercenter on E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, and the CMC Recycling scrap-metal yard on Hollywood Avenue. The two serve completely different waste streams — ecoATM handles used consumer electronics, while CMC Recycling focuses on metals — so Shreveport residents often need to plan separate trips for each type of material.
The ecoATM at 1645 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop is a fully automated kiosk in the Walmart grocery vestibule, open seven days a week. It evaluates and purchases used smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players on the spot for instant cash payment — no appointment, no staff interaction needed. Bring a valid state-issued ID (you must be 18 or older), make sure your phone's activation lock is disabled, and the machine handles the rest. Devices that evaluate at $0 can still be deposited for responsible recycling rather than ending up in a landfill.
CMC Recycling at 3647 Hollywood Ave is a commercial-grade scrap-metal operation open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–Noon. It buys copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, lead-acid batteries, ferrous metals, and more from both individuals and industrial accounts. A valid state ID and vehicle information are required for all transactions, and no walk-up foot traffic is permitted — you drive in. CMC does not accept electronics, hazardous waste, or non-metal items. Prices fluctuate with the metals market, so a quick call to 318-631-5003 before your visit is always worthwhile.
Shreveport is surrounded by communities that also have recycling options. Bossier City across the Red River has a municipal recycling center on Old Shed Road that accepts scrap metal and white goods (appliances) from residents. Minden in Webster Parish is the next nearest community to the east with a listed center. The Louisiana state recycling page lists additional facilities statewide, including options in Baton Rouge and other metro areas for specialized materials not handled locally.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Shreveport
Where can I recycle electronics in Shreveport?
The most accessible option is the ecoATM kiosk at 1645 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop inside Walmart, which accepts smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players and pays cash on the spot. For computers, monitors, and larger electronics, check the Louisiana DEQ's periodic e-waste collection events or contact the Bossier City recycling center, which sometimes hosts electronics drives for regional residents.
What scrap metals does CMC Recycling accept in Shreveport, and do I need an appointment?
CMC Recycling on Hollywood Avenue buys copper (No. 1 and No. 2), red and yellow brass, aluminum (cans, sheet, wheels, cast), stainless steel, insulated wire, lead-acid batteries, and ferrous metals including heavy melt, shred, and prepared steel. No formal appointment is needed, but walk-up foot traffic is not permitted — you must arrive by vehicle. Call 318-631-5003 in advance to confirm current prices and any minimum-load requirements.
Does Shreveport have curbside recycling pickup?
The City of Shreveport provides residential curbside recycling collection as part of its solid-waste services. Contact the Shreveport Public Works department for your collection schedule and accepted materials list. The facilities on this page are drop-off locations for items that pay you (scrap metal, used devices) rather than city recycling programs, and they supplement — not replace — curbside service.
Are there recycling centers near Shreveport if I need different services?
Yes. Bossier City (just across the Red River) has a municipal recycling center at 3301 Old Shed Road for scrap metal and appliances, open Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM and Sat 7 AM–Noon, free to Bossier Parish residents. For a broader regional picture see the Louisiana recycling directory.