Franklin Ave Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Springfield, Missouri

📍 731 N Franklin Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
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📞 +1 417-864-1904 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The City of Springfield's Franklin Avenue Recycling Center accepts six material streams — aluminum, glass, cardboard, paper, plastic, and tin — free to the public, Tuesday through Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans and aluminum scrap
✓ Glass (bottles and jars)
✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper
✓ Plastic
✓ Tin cans
✓ Mattresses (fee applies — call for current price)
✓ Brush bundles (max 2/day, branches under 2" diameter, length ≤4 ft, max 18" bundle diameter)
✓ Grass clippings / leaves (max 10 bags/day)

Related recycling guides: Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Loads from commercial haulers or lawn services
✕ Electronics (e-waste)
✕ Hazardous household waste (HHW)
✕ Tires
✕ Appliances

Fees

  • Recycling drop-off — city residents (suggested honor fee) — $0.50 per 32-gallon bag (honor system)
  • Recycling drop-off — outside city limits (suggested honor fee) — $1.00 per 32-gallon bag (honor system)
  • Mattress recycling (per piece, regardless of size) — Set fee — call (417) 864-1904 for current amount

Programs & events

  • Mattress Recycling (Victory Mission contract) — Mattresses accepted at Franklin Ave for a per-item recycling fee. Proceeds support Victory Mission. Call (417) 864-1904 for current fee.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is recycling free at the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center in Springfield, MO?

Recycling drop-off is free, but the city runs an honor-system suggested fee: $0.50 per 32-gallon bag for city residents and $1.00 per bag for those outside city limits. Only cash and check are accepted — no credit or debit cards. Mattress recycling has a mandatory per-item fee.

Can I drop off yard waste at the Franklin Avenue Recycling Center?

Yes, in limited quantities: up to 2 brush bundles per day (branches under 2 inches diameter, max 18-inch bundle diameter, max 4-foot length) and up to 10 bags of grass/leaves per day. Commercial haulers and lawn services are not permitted.

What plastics does the Franklin Ave Recycling Center accept in Springfield?

The city website lists plastic as an accepted material but does not specify which resin codes (#1–#7) are taken at Franklin Ave. Call the Recycling Hotline at (417) 864-1904 to confirm which plastic types are currently accepted before your visit.

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Contact & Location

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731 N Franklin Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
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City / State
Springfield, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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