Recycling Centers in Jefferson City, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Jefferson City, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Jefferson City, Missouri can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Jefferson City: A Local Guide
Our directory lists 9 recycling options in Jefferson City, Missouri. The mix includes scrap-metal processors (Miller Iron & Metal), private recyclers (Gold Star Recycling, New World Recycling, Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions), city recycling drop-off sites, a Republic Services landfill, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources with its Solid Waste Management Program, both headquartered in the state capital. On the municipal side, Jefferson City runs a single-stream curbside recycling program: one cart takes paper (office paper, newspaper, junk mail, magazines, catalogs), cardboard (including flattened boxes), plastics #1-#5 and #7, and metal food and beverage cans. Notably, glass, plastic bags and electronics are not accepted curbside. For a statewide view, see our Missouri recycling hub.
Among the listed locations, the private recyclers include Gold Star Recycling, New World Recycling, and Federal Recycling & Waste Solutions, while Miller Iron & Metal handles scrap metal. There are also city recycling drop-off locations for residents. Because Jefferson City is the state capital, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources is based here too. Each site has its own terms, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For more choices across mid-Missouri, nearby cities include Columbia (12 centers) and Eldon (4), with the larger metros of Kansas City (14) and St Louis (14) farther out. Browse every Missouri city on our state recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Jefferson City
Where can I find recycling places in Jefferson City, Missouri?
Our directory lists 9 options, including private recyclers such as Gold Star Recycling and New World Recycling, scrap metal at Miller Iron & Metal, and city recycling drop-off sites. The City of Jefferson also offers curbside recycling for residents.
What can I put in my Jefferson City recycling cart?
The city's single-stream curbside cart accepts paper (office paper, newspaper, junk mail, magazines, catalogs), cardboard including flattened boxes, plastics #1-#5 and #7, and metal food and beverage cans. Glass, plastic bags, electronics, diapers, textiles and yard waste are not accepted. Empty, clean and dry all containers first.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Jefferson City?
Miller Iron & Metal is the scrap-metal processor in our directory. Scrap prices change daily and accepted metals vary, so call ahead to confirm current rates and what they take.
Are there recycling options near Jefferson City?
Yes. Nearby Missouri cities include Columbia (12 centers) and Eldon (4). See all cities on our Missouri recycling hub.