St Joseph City Recycling

Recycling Center in St Joseph, Missouri

📍 3405 S Belt Hwy, St Joseph, MO 64503
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📞 +1 816-232-4401 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The City of St. Joseph Recycling Center on South Belt Highway is a free public drop-off run by the city's solid-waste program. Residents can bring newspaper, mixed office paper, magazines, corrugated cardboard, clear and brown glass, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, tin and aluminum. The center also takes used motor oil and antifreeze, limited to 26 gallons of each per household per year. Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted. The drop-off is open Wednesday through Saturday; call 816-232-4401 to confirm before a trip.

What St Joseph City Recycling Accepts

✓ Newspaper (Accepted.)
✓ Mixed office paper (Accepted.)
✓ Magazines (Accepted.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Corrugated cardboard boxes.)
✓ Glass (Clear and brown glass.)
✓ Plastic #1 (PET) (Colored HDPE/PET bottles marked #1.)
✓ Plastic #2 (HDPE) (Natural HDPE bottles marked #2.)
✓ Tin / steel cans (Accepted.)
✓ Aluminum (Aluminum cans accepted.)
✓ Used motor oil (Limited to 26 gallons per household per year.)
✓ Antifreeze (Limited to 26 gallons per household per year.)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Styrofoam
✕ Plastic bags

Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted at this time. Only #1 and #2 plastics are taken; other resin numbers are not listed.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free public drop-off operated by the City of St. Joseph. Motor oil and antifreeze capped at 26 gallons each per household per year.

Programs & events

  • Household Hazardous Waste collection — The City of St. Joseph runs a separate Household Hazardous Waste collection program; the drop-off recycling center itself is limited to the listed materials.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I drop off at the St. Joseph Recycling Center?

Newspaper, mixed office paper, magazines, corrugated cardboard, clear and brown glass, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, tin and aluminum cans, plus used motor oil and antifreeze (up to 26 gallons of each per household per year).

What are the recycling center's hours?

The center is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed Sunday through Tuesday. Call 816-232-4401 to confirm.

Does St. Joseph accept Styrofoam or plastic bags?

No. Styrofoam and plastic bags are not accepted at the recycling center at this time.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in St. Joseph?

The recycling drop-off does not take general hazardous waste; the City runs a separate Household Hazardous Waste collection program. Motor oil and antifreeze are the only hazardous items taken at the recycling center, limited to 26 gallons each per year.

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Recycling Centers Near St Joseph

Contact & Location

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Address
3405 S Belt Hwy, St Joseph, MO 64503
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Website
stjosephmo.gov
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City / State
St Joseph, Missouri

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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