Ozark County Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Gainesville, Missouri
About This Location
The Ozark County Recycling Center is a public drop-off in Gainesville, Missouri, supported by the South Central Solid Waste Management District. Residents can bring newspaper and office paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum and tin cans, plastic milk jugs and soda/water bottles (plastics marked #1 and #2), and appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and microwaves. The center also takes televisions for a $3 fee, toilets for $2 each, and bagged household trash at $2 per bag. It does not accept computers and other e-waste, mattresses, Styrofoam, furniture, construction waste or slick paper like magazines and junk mail.
What Ozark County Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Televisions — $3 each
- Toilets — $2 each
- Bagged household trash — $2 per bag
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to the public for walk-in drop-off. Recyclers are asked to sort paper, plastics and metals into separate bags, and trash must be bagged.
Programs & events
- South Central Solid Waste Management District support — Received nearly $15,000 in district grant funds to cover salaries and basic operating costs for six months.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Ozark County Recycling Center's hours?
The center is open 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Thursday and closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Call 417-679-3444 to confirm before hauling.
Can I recycle my computer or old TV here?
Computers and other e-waste are not accepted. Televisions are accepted for a $3 fee each, so bring cash for TVs but take computers to an e-waste program elsewhere.
Does the Ozark County Recycling Center accept Styrofoam?
No. Styrofoam is on the not-accepted list, along with mattresses, furniture, construction waste and slick paper such as magazines and junk mail.
What does it cost to drop off trash or a toilet?
Bagged household trash is $2 per bag and toilets are $2 each. Standard recyclables such as paper, cardboard, glass, cans and #1/#2 plastics are accepted free when sorted into bags.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.