City Of Buffalo Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Buffalo, Missouri
About This Location
The City of Buffalo Recycling Center is a municipal drop-off serving Buffalo and Dallas County, Missouri. It accepts cardboard, books, aluminum, tin, junk mail, magazines and chipboard (such as cereal boxes). Use is tied to residency: Buffalo and Dallas County residents show a driver's license and a utility bill, while non-residents pay a $5 to $10 fee at City Hall before using the center. The city's materials are coordinated through City Hall at 115 S. Maple; the center operates on a limited schedule, so verify before you go.
What City Of Buffalo Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The city page lists the accepted items above and does not publish a rejected-items list; confirm any item not listed (such as glass or specific plastics) with City Hall before bringing it.
Fees
- Non-resident use fee — $5 to $10 (paid at City Hall before using the center)
Access & restrictions
Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Residents must provide proof of residency (Buffalo and Dallas County residents show a driver's license and a utility bill). Non-residents pay a $5-$10 fee at City Hall before going to the center. The center is open on a limited basis.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle at the City of Buffalo Recycling Center?
The center accepts cardboard, books, aluminum, tin, junk mail, magazines and chipboard (cereal boxes). Confirm any other item with City Hall first.
Do I have to be a resident to use the Buffalo recycling center?
Everyone must show proof of residency or pay a fee. Buffalo and Dallas County residents bring a driver's license and utility bill; non-residents pay $5 to $10 at City Hall before using the center.
What are the Buffalo recycling center's hours?
The center is open on a limited basis: Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Confirm with City Hall at 417-345-2701 before going.
Is there a fee to use the Buffalo recycling center?
Residents who show proof of residency use it at no listed charge; non-residents pay a $5 to $10 fee at City Hall before going to the center.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.