Recycling Centers in Joplin, MO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Joplin, Missouri. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Joplin, 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 Joplin: A Local Guide
Joplin, Missouri — the largest city in Jasper County — is served by two distinct recycling facilities that together cover a wide range of materials, though they operate very differently. One is a free public drop-off center run by the City of Joplin; the other is a commercial materials-recycling plant for businesses only.
City of Joplin Recycling Center at 1310 West A Street is the primary option for residents. Open Tuesday and Thursday noon–6 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., the municipal facility accepts cardboard, paper, glass, plastics #1 and #2, all metals, all battery types, cooking oil, motor oil, old gasoline, antifreeze, ink cartridges, and a broad range of electronics (laptops, phones, appliances) at no charge. TVs and computer monitors carry a $10 fee. Household hazardous waste — aerosols, pool chemicals, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, and more — is accepted free for residents of Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barton, and Vernon Counties with proper ID. The center does not accept commercial waste or latex paint.
Service Recycling – North Plant at 3178 N. Kentucky Ave. is a family-owned commercial MRF serving Four States–area businesses, not the general public. It processes corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, wooden pallets, PET plastic bottles, LDPE stretch wrap, rigid HDPE, aluminum, and industrial metals Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.). Businesses interested in scheduled pickup or drop-off should request a quote through the Service Recycling website; residential materials are not accepted.
Residents of Joplin looking to dispose of tires should note that the City holds a free annual tire drop-off event (typically in June) at a separate location — tires are not accepted at the recycling center during regular hours. For pharmaceuticals, drop-off boxes are available at the Joplin Police Station and other regional law-enforcement sites at no charge.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Joplin
Does Joplin have a free public recycling drop-off?
Yes. The City of Joplin Recycling Center at 1310 W. A Street is free for most materials and open Tuesday through Saturday (hours vary by day). The only fee is $10 for TVs and computer monitors.
Where can I recycle electronics in Joplin?
The City of Joplin Recycling Center accepts a wide range of e-waste including computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, printers, keyboards, stereos, appliances, and cords at no charge. TVs and computer monitors are accepted for a $10 fee each.
Can I drop off household hazardous waste in Joplin?
Yes. The HHW program at the City of Joplin Recycling Center accepts aerosol cans, automotive fluids, household cleaners, lawn and garden products, mercury debris, pool and spa supplies, propane tanks, and fire extinguishers free of charge. Proper ID is required, and the service is available to residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton, and Vernon Counties. Commercial hazardous waste is not accepted.
Is Service Recycling's North Plant open to the public?
No. Service Recycling at 3178 N. Kentucky Ave. is a commercial-only facility that serves businesses needing to recycle cardboard, plastics, metals, and pallets. Joplin residents should use the City of Joplin Recycling Center at 1310 W. A Street instead.