Recycling Centers in West Monroe, LA
Find drop-off recycling locations in West Monroe, Louisiana. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
West Monroe 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 West Monroe: A Local Guide
West Monroe, Louisiana, situated on the west bank of the Ouachita River across from Monroe, offers two distinct recycling facilities. The West Monroe Recycling Center at 607 Grantham Avenue is a free, city-operated drop-off facility open to all — no proof of residency required. Funded in part by an EPA grant, the center expanded to a larger facility in February 2025, adding new baling equipment that lets staff process and ship more material. It accepts rinsed plastics #1 and #2, cardboard, aluminum cans, metal cans, foil, and rinsed glass (lids removed). Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., plus the first Saturday of each month 9:00 a.m. to noon.
For scrap metals, Arkla Recycling at 1683 New Natchitoches Road has been buying copper, aluminum, brass, and steel from northeast Louisiana residents and businesses since 1985. Unlike the city center, Arkla is a for-profit buyer — customers receive cash for qualifying loads of ferrous and non-ferrous metal. Reported hours cluster around Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., though these vary across directories; call (318) 387-6037 to confirm before bringing a load.
The West Monroe Recycling Center does not accept furniture, batteries, tires, electronics, or plastics numbered 3 through 7. For those materials, Ouachita Parish residents can contact Ouachita Green for guidance on specialty recycling events and take-back options in the area. Neighboring cities in the region with recycling services include Monroe, Ruston, Minden, Bastrop, and Farmerville.
West Monroe and Monroe together form the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana. The Grantham Avenue recycling center serves both communities, and the city has noted interest in expanding its educational outreach — including school field trips to the new facility — to grow diversion rates across Ouachita Parish. Residents who cannot make weekday hours should note the first-Saturday monthly event as the most accessible alternative.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in West Monroe
Is the West Monroe Recycling Center free and open to everyone?
Yes. The West Monroe Recycling Center at 607 Grantham Ave is free and open to all members of the public, regardless of where they live in Ouachita Parish or beyond.
Does West Monroe have a recycling option on Saturdays?
The West Monroe Recycling Center opens on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Arkla Recycling is reported to be open Saturdays as well (call ahead to confirm) for scrap-metal drop-offs.
Where can I recycle scrap metal for cash near West Monroe?
Arkla Recycling at 1683 New Natchitoches Rd has purchased copper, aluminum, brass, and steel since 1985. They pay market rates. For additional scrap options, Monroe across the Ouachita River also has metal recycling yards.
Can I drop off glass at the West Monroe Recycling Center?
Yes — the expanded Grantham Avenue facility added glass to its accepted materials list. Rinse containers and remove all metal lids and foil wrappings before bringing them in. The center does not accept glass with food residue or attached hardware.