Recycling Centers in Slidell, LA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Slidell, Louisiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Slidell, Louisiana can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Slidell: A Local Guide
Slidell, the largest city in Louisiana's St. Tammany Parish, has two active recycling options that serve very different needs. EMR Slidell (formerly Ellis Recycling) at 151 Industrial Drive, off Highway 11, is a full-service scrap metal yard operating under the global EMR network. The yard buys ferrous metals, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, stainless steel, junk vehicles, auto batteries, and appliances. Ferrous loads use the truck scale at the last gate entrance; non-ferrous loads go to the warehouse scales. Cash is available up to $300/day per seller, but Louisiana law requires check payment (with a 5-day hold) for copper and aluminum-copper radiators unless the seller holds a business license. A government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions.
For electronics, the ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart Supercenter #553 at 39142 Natchez Dr accepts smartphones, foldable phones, and iPods for instant cash, using AI-assisted evaluation. Tablets are not accepted at this kiosk. The machine operates during Walmart store hours (generally 6 AM–11 PM daily) and requires a state-issued photo ID. This kiosk is not a general e-waste drop-off—it only buys the specific devices listed.
Slidell residents looking to recycle household items like cardboard, paper, and plastics should check with the City of Slidell or Coastal Environmental Services (CES), which provides residential solid waste and recycling collection for the city. St. Tammany Parish also operates parish-wide waste programs. For recycling in nearby communities, see Covington, Mandeville, Bogalusa, and Hammond.
Household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics recycling events are held periodically by St. Tammany Parish—check the parish website for upcoming collection dates, since neither facility listed here accepts paint, chemicals, or large electronics like TVs.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Slidell
Where can I sell scrap metal or a junk car in Slidell?
EMR Slidell at 151 Industrial Dr buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, junk vehicles, auto batteries, and appliances. Hours are Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 8 AM–12 PM. Bring a valid photo ID; cash is limited to $300/day per seller and Louisiana law restricts cash payment for copper without a business license.
Where can I recycle my old phone in Slidell?
The ecoATM kiosk at Walmart Supercenter (39142 Natchez Dr) buys used smartphones, foldables, and iPods for instant cash. Bring a state-issued ID. Tablets are not accepted at this location. The kiosk is open during Walmart store hours, generally 6 AM–11 PM daily.
Does EMR Slidell accept household recyclables like cardboard or glass?
No. EMR Slidell is a commercial scrap metal yard and does not accept cardboard, paper, glass, plastics, electronics, or household hazardous waste. Contact the City of Slidell or Coastal Environmental Services (CES) for curbside recycling and HHW collection options.
Are there recycling centers near Slidell in St. Tammany Parish?
Yes. Neighboring communities with recycling options include Covington, Mandeville, and Bogalusa. St. Tammany Parish also holds periodic HHW and electronics collection events—check the parish website for dates.