City Of Joplin Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Joplin, Missouri

📍 1310 W A St, Joplin, MO 64801
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📞 +1 417-624-0820 ext. 1501 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The City of Joplin Recycling Center at 1310 West A Street is a municipally owned and operated drop-off facility open to residents of Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barton, and Vernon Counties — no Joplin residency required. Open Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the center accepts an exceptionally wide range of materials at no charge, including cardboard, paper, glass, metals, plastics #1 and #2, all batteries, cooking oil, motor oil, old gasoline, antifreeze, electronics, and household hazardous waste. A $10 fee applies only for TVs and computer monitors. Proper identification is required for household hazardous waste drop-off, and commercial waste is not accepted. The center does not pay for items dropped off, and it does not redeem containers for deposit value.

What City Of Joplin Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Corrugated Cardboard & Fiberboard (Accepted for recycling.)
✓ Newspaper, White Paper, Magazines, Phone Books, Paperback Books (All accepted for recycling.)
✓ Plastic #1 and #2 Bottles with Necks (Remove lids before drop-off.)
✓ Glass Bottles, Jugs, and Jars (Remove lids before drop-off.)
✓ Metal: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Tin, Nickel (All metal accepted.)
✓ All Batteries (including rechargeable and automotive) (All battery types accepted.)
✓ Cooking Oil (vegetable or animal) (Accepted free of charge.)
✓ Motor Oil and Antifreeze (Accepted; the HHW facility also accepts oil contaminated with other liquids or solids.)
✓ Old Gasoline (Accepted at the facility.)
✓ Inkjet and Toner Cartridges (Accepted for recycling.)
✓ Electronics (computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, printers, keyboards, home audio, stereos, speakers, sound bars, electric heaters, coffee makers, appliances, compressors, cords) (Most e-waste accepted free. Call 417-624-0820 ext. 1501 for details on specific items.)
✓ TVs and Computer Monitors ($10 fee per unit. Fee payable by check or money order, or in advance at City Hall Finance Dept, 602 S. Main St.)
✓ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW): Aerosol cans, automotive products, batteries, home maintenance products (except latex paint), household cleaners, lawn and garden products, mercury debris, pool and spa supplies, propane tanks, metal cylinders, fire extinguishers (Open to residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton, and Vernon Counties only. Proper ID required. Commercial HHW not accepted.)
✓ Plastic Shopping Bags (#2 and #4) (Accepted per the City's recycling/waste disposal guide.)
✓ Clean Packing Peanuts and Bubble Wrap (Accepted for recycling or reuse.)
✓ Christmas Lights (Accepted at the recycling center.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Latex Paint
✕ Fluorescent Bulbs
✕ Pharmaceuticals (prescription and OTC medications)
✕ Commercial Hazardous Waste
✕ Drain Cleaner and Similar Automotive/Chemical Fluids
✕ Tires (routine drop-off)

Commercial waste of any kind is not accepted. City staff reserve the right to accept or reject any waste and to refuse service to any person or organization.

Fees

  • Most drop-off recyclables and household hazardous waste — Free
  • TVs and Computer Monitors — $10 per unit

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Proper identification is required for household hazardous waste drop-off. HHW is open only to residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton, and Vernon Counties in Missouri. General recycling drop-off is open to all regardless of residency. The center does not pay for dropped-off items.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection — Free HHW drop-off for residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton, and Vernon Counties. Managed in partnership with Region M Solid Waste Management District. Proper ID required; commercial waste not accepted.
  • Free Annual Tire Drop-Off Event — Annual free tire drop-off event for residents of Joplin and Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barton, and Vernon Counties. Passenger tires with or without rims accepted; semi, tractor, ATV, and racing tires excluded. Held at a separate location; the recycling center is closed on the event day.
  • HHW Reuse / Give-and-Take — Selected household-type HHW products with reuse value are made available to patrons for free. Patrons accept items at their own risk and are encouraged to return items when no longer needed.
  • Free Document Destruction — Free self-serve document shredding/destruction available at the center.
  • Free Moving Boxes and Packing Materials — Free moving boxes and packing materials are available to patrons.
  • Region M Solid Waste Management District Partnership — The Joplin Recycling Center is funded in part by the Region M Solid Waste Management District.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Joplin Recycling Center open to non-Joplin residents?

Yes. General recycling drop-off is open to all regardless of residency. Household hazardous waste drop-off is available specifically to residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton, and Vernon Counties in Missouri.

Is there a fee to drop off items at the Joplin Recycling Center?

Drop-off of most items is free of charge. The only exception is a $10 fee for TVs or computer monitors. This fee can be paid by check or money order on site, or paid in advance at the City Hall Finance Department at 602 S. Main St.

Does the center accept household hazardous waste, and do I need ID?

Yes. The HHW facility at the recycling center accepts aerosol cans, automotive products, batteries, household cleaners, lawn and garden products, mercury debris, pool and spa supplies, propane tanks, and more — all for free. Proper identification is required, and commercial hazardous waste is not accepted.

What electronics does the Joplin Recycling Center accept?

The center accepts a wide range of e-waste including computers, laptops, tablets, iPads, cell phones, printers, keyboards, home audio equipment, stereos, speakers, appliances, compressors, and cords. TVs and computer monitors are also accepted but carry a $10 recycling fee each.

Does the Joplin Recycling Center accept tires on a regular basis?

No. Tires are not accepted during regular drop-off hours. The City holds a free annual tire drop-off event (typically in June) at a separate location and open to residents of Joplin and the surrounding five-county region. The recycling center itself is closed on the day of the tire event.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1310 W A St, Joplin, MO 64801
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Website
joplinmo.org
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City / State
Joplin, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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