Recycling Centers in Columbia, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbia, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Columbia has 12 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 Columbia: A Local Guide
Columbia, Missouri has 12 recycling centers, drop-off sites and scrap yards listed on this page. Curbside recycling here is run by the city's Solid Waste Utility and uses a blue-bag system: mixed containers (plastic bottles and jugs, aluminum and steel cans) go in blue recycling bags and mixed fibers like cardboard are bundled, collected every other week on your regular trash day. Glass, yogurt cups, clamshells and foam are not accepted in the blue bags, and the city's recycling drop-off centers have been closed, so private yards and the listings below matter more than ever. For options statewide, see the full Missouri directory.
Among the Columbia listings, Algiere Salvage on Old US Highway 40 accepts scrap metal and is open to the public. Other metal and processing operations include Advantage Metals Recycling on Proctor Drive and New World Recycling on Waco Road, while the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management District coordinates regional programs. Call ahead to confirm accepted items, scrap pricing and hours.
If a Columbia center does not take your material, nearby Missouri cities offer more choices. Compare recycling options in St Louis (14 centers), Kansas City (14), Springfield (13), Jefferson City (9) and Washington (5). You can also return to the Missouri state hub to browse other cities statewide.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbia
How does blue-bag recycling work in Columbia, MO?
Columbia's Solid Waste Utility collects recycling every other week on your regular trash day. Put plastic bottles, jugs and metal cans in a blue recycling bag, and bundle cardboard and mixed fibers in a box or paper bag. The city issues blue-bag vouchers twice a year. For materials the program won't take, use the private centers on the Columbia list.
Can I recycle glass in Columbia's curbside program?
No. Glass bottles and jars are not accepted in the blue recycling bags, along with yogurt cups, clamshell containers, dairy tubs, black plastics, foam and plastic bags. Check the recyclers on this page for glass options, or compare nearby Jefferson City centers.
Are Columbia's recycling drop-off centers open?
The City of Columbia's recycling drop-off centers have been closed until further notice, so curbside blue-bag collection and private yards are the main options. Verify current status on the city Solid Waste Utility page, and see the 12 Columbia centers listed here for private alternatives.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Columbia?
Algiere Salvage accepts scrap metal and is open to the public, and Advantage Metals Recycling also processes metal. Call ahead for current buy prices and accepted grades, since scrap values change frequently.