Perry County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Perryville, Missouri

📍 5232 North Hwy 51, Perryville, MO 63775
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About This Location

The Perry County Recycling Center, located at 5232 N Highway 51 in Perryville, Missouri, is a county-operated, drive-through drop-off facility serving Perry County residents and the surrounding community. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the center accepts an extensive range of materials—from #1 and #2 plastics, glass bottles, cardboard, and newspapers to scrap metal, batteries, used oils, and electronics and appliances through a continuous E-Cycle program. Monitored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the facility is committed to responsible solid-waste diversion. After-hours dumping is strictly prohibited.

What Perry County Recycling Center Accepts

✓ #1 Plastic (clear only) (#1 plastic, clear only)
✓ #2 Plastic (Natural plastic (milk jugs) and colored plastic only)
✓ Aluminum and aluminum cans
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Beer bottles (without caps); clear and colored bottles and jars — rinsed and without lids)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Must be flattened)
✓ Magazines (Must be dry)
✓ Newspaper (Must be dry)
✓ Office waste / white office paper (Shredded and non-shredded accepted)
✓ Pasteboard (cereal boxes, cracker boxes, etc.) (Must be flattened)
✓ Phone books
✓ Hardback books
✓ Tin cans (Must be rinsed)
✓ Used oil (Cooking oil, diesel fluid, hydraulic oil, motor oil, and transmission fluid all accepted)
✓ Scrap metal (All scrap metal accepted)
✓ Batteries
✓ E-Waste / Electronics & Appliances (Continuous E-Cycle program; anything that runs on batteries or plugs into an outlet)
✓ Paint (Listed by City of Perryville as deliverable to the Recycling Center)

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

What they do not accept

The official Recycling Center page does not publish a 'not accepted' list. After-hours dumping is explicitly prohibited. The nearby Perry County Transfer Station (a separate facility) does not accept batteries, tires, waste oil, asbestos, hazardous materials, or electronics — but those items ARE accepted at the Recycling Center.

Fees

  • General recyclables drop-off — No fee mentioned on official county recycling center page

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off facility; open to residents and the public during posted hours. · Walk-in (no appointment) · After-hours dumping is strictly prohibited per the official county website.

Programs & events

  • E-Cycle (Continuous) — Ongoing electronics and appliances recycling program; e-waste may be dropped off any time the center is open.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Perry County Recycling Center's hours?

The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. It is closed on Sundays and all county-observed holidays.

Can I drop off electronics and appliances at the recycling center?

Yes. The center runs a continuous E-Cycle program accepting electronics and appliances — anything that runs on batteries or can be plugged into an outlet. E-waste cannot go in regular trash.

Does the recycling center accept used motor oil, paint, and other household fluids?

Yes. The center accepts motor oil, cooking oil, diesel fluid, hydraulic oil, and transmission fluid. The City of Perryville also lists paint as an item residents should bring to the recycling center rather than curbside trash.

Are there any fees to drop off recyclables?

The official county recycling center page does not list any drop-off fees for recyclables. Fees at the separate Perry County Transfer Station do not apply to the Recycling Center.

Is after-hours drop-off allowed?

No. The facility's official page explicitly states: 'NO AFTER HOURS DUMPING PERMITTED.' All materials must be brought during open hours.

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Contact & Location

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Address
5232 North Hwy 51, Perryville, MO 63775
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City / State
Perryville, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sunday Closed

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