Carthage Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Carthage, Missouri

📍 1309 Oak Hill Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
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📞 +1 417-237-7024 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Run by the City of Carthage Public Works, the Carthage Recycling Center at 1309 Oak Hill Road is a public drop-off for glass, metals, paper and plastic bottles and jars, with separate areas for scrap metal and yard waste. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and closed Sunday and Monday. As of September 2026 yard-waste drop-off is temporarily suspended due to dry conditions and fire risk, but all other services remain available.

What Carthage Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Glass (Clear, brown, green and blue)
✓ Metals (Aluminum and cans, steel/tin cans, brass, copper and copper wire)
✓ Paper (Cardboard, boxboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, junk mail and office paper)
✓ Plastic bottles and jars
✓ Scrap metal (Separate scrap metal drop-off area)
✓ Yard waste (Leaves, brush, tree limbs; temporarily suspended as of Sept 2026)

Related recycling guides: Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public drop-off operated by Carthage Public Works. Staff can answer questions about what is accepted; call ahead if unsure.

Programs & events

  • Scrap metal drop-off — A dedicated scrap metal drop-off area is available at the recycling center.
  • Yard waste drop-off — Drop-off for leaves, brush and tree limbs; temporarily suspended as of September 1, 2026 due to dry conditions and fire risk.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Carthage Recycling Center accept?

Glass, metals (aluminum, steel/tin, brass, copper), paper and cardboard, and plastic bottles and jars, plus a scrap metal drop-off and (when available) yard waste.

What are the Carthage Recycling Center hours?

Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

Can I drop off yard waste at the Carthage Recycling Center?

Yard waste such as leaves, brush and tree limbs is normally accepted, but drop-off was temporarily suspended as of September 1, 2026 due to dry conditions and fire risk. Other services remain open.

Is there a scrap metal drop-off in Carthage?

Yes. The recycling center has a dedicated scrap metal drop-off area in addition to its container-recycling bins.

Where is the Carthage Recycling Center?

At 1309 Oak Hill Road, Carthage, MO 64836, operated by the City of Carthage Public Works. Call 417-237-7024 with questions.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Carthage

Contact & Location

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Address
1309 Oak Hill Rd, Carthage, MO 64836
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Website
carthagemo.gov
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City / State
Carthage, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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