Recycling Drop-Off Center (Columbia College)
Recycling Center in Columbia, Missouri
About This Location
This City of Columbia drop-off site at 608 N 7th Street has been closed since an EF1 tornado destroyed the city's Material Recovery Facility in April 2025; reopening depends on a new facility, currently under bid.
Status Update
This location appears to be closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Columbia College recycling drop-off on N 7th Street currently open?
No. The site has been closed since April 2025 when an EF1 tornado destroyed Columbia's Material Recovery Facility. As of October 2026, there is no confirmed reopening date. The city is building a new MRF with a target completion of early 2028.
Where can Columbia MO residents recycle while the drop-off centers are closed?
Columbia resumed weekly curbside recycling in June 2026 (blue bags for #1/#2 plastics, aluminum, metal cans, and fiber). Glass can be dropped off for free at the Ripple Glass bin at the Peabody Road landfill. Check como.gov for the most current options.
When will the Columbia College drop-off site reopen?
No reopening date has been announced as of October 2026. The city is rebuilding its MRF — bids were accepted in spring 2026 and construction is targeted for early 2028. Reopening of fixed drop-off sites like this one is expected to follow completion of the new facility.
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