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About This Location

New World Recycling in Jefferson City accepts a wide mix of materials — from scrap metal and plastics to clothing and electronics — at no charge for most items, making it one of the more versatile recycling options in mid-Missouri.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans and scrap aluminum (all forms, extrusions, siding, wire)
✓ Copper (No.1, No.2, sheet, coated wire)
✓ Brass (red, yellow)
✓ Lead
✓ Stainless steel
✓ Electric motors
✓ Automotive batteries (lead-acid)
✓ Automotive transmissions and radiators
✓ Scrap steel
✓ Appliances without compressors
✓ Baled cardboard and corrugated cardboard (flattened)
✓ Newspaper, brown paper bags, magazines, phone books, white office paper, paperback and hardback books
✓ #1 and #2 plastic jugs and bottles (rinsed, no lids, no pesticide bottles)
✓ Rinsed tin cans
✓ Clothing and shoes
✓ CPU towers and accessories (keyboards, mice, ink cartridges)
✓ VCRs, stereo receivers, satellite receivers, cell phones
✓ Exercise equipment, bicycles, lawn mowers, grills, swing sets (over 50% metal)
✓ Metal window frames and screens (glass removed)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Textiles & Clothing

What they do not accept

✕ Glass (handled by city contract — not accepted here)
✕ Televisions
✕ Vacuum cleaners
✕ Furniture and mattresses
✕ Appliances with compressors (refrigerators, A/C units)
✕ Plastic bags and plastic film
✕ Plastic containers other than #1 and #2
✕ Hazardous waste (oil, paint, tires — taken at City twice-yearly events only)

Fees

  • Computer monitors — Small fee applies (amount not published — call ahead)
  • Printers — Small fee applies (amount not published — call ahead)
  • Microwaves — Small fee applies (amount not published — call ahead)

Programs & events

  • Secure Document Destruction — Mobile shred truck visits; hard drive must be pre-removed before shredding
  • Waste Audit — Commercial waste audit service to identify recycling opportunities for businesses

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New World Recycling in Jefferson City accept glass bottles and jars?

No. Glass is handled under a separate city contract in Jefferson City and is not accepted at New World Recycling.

Can I bring my old refrigerator or window A/C unit to New World Recycling?

No. Appliances with compressors (refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers) are not accepted because of the refrigerant they contain. Appliances without compressors — stoves, washers, dryers, and dishwashers — are accepted at no charge.

Is there a Saturday drop-off at New World Recycling Jefferson City?

Yes, limited Saturday hours: 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The facility is closed Sundays.

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Contact & Location

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2007 Idlewood Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
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City / State
Jefferson City, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–11:30 AM
Sunday Closed
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