Recycling Centers in Gulfport, MS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Gulfport, Mississippi. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Gulfport and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Gulfport: A Local Guide
Gulfport has 7 recycling centers in our directory, and the lineup is heavy on scrap metal. There are several metal and auto recyclers — EMR Southern Recycling, Veterans Metal Recycling, Federal Autocat and Fore Recycling — along with waste haulers (Waste Pro, Mark Dunning Industries) and an EcoATM kiosk for selling used phones. For household recycling, the City of Gulfport Public Works runs curbside collection: recyclables are picked up citywide on Wednesdays, and the program accepts plastics #1–#7, steel and aluminum cans, mixed paper, cardboard and newspaper. A city drop-off at the Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St S) also takes glass of all colors, mixed paper and cardboard. See more statewide on our Mississippi recycling hub.
By type: for scrap metal, EMR Southern Recycling and Veterans Metal Recycling are the dedicated yards, while Federal Autocat focuses on automotive catalytic-converter and core material. Waste Pro is the city's residential hauler, and the EcoATM kiosk on Orange Grove Rd buys used phones and small devices on the spot. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts and current scrap prices.
Need more options nearby? Jackson (14 centers) is the state's largest, and along the coast Biloxi (4 centers) is closest, with Hattiesburg (4 centers) and Laurel (4 centers) further inland. Browse all of them on the Mississippi hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Gulfport
Does Gulfport have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Gulfport collects recyclables curbside citywide on Wednesdays through Public Works. The program accepts plastics #1–#7, steel and aluminum cans, mixed paper, cardboard and newspaper. There's also a drop-off at the Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St S) for glass, mixed paper and cardboard. Confirm setout times with the city.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Gulfport?
Gulfport has several scrap buyers: EMR Southern Recycling, Veterans Metal Recycling and Fore Recycling, plus Federal Autocat for automotive catalytic/core material. Scrap prices change daily with the market, so call ahead for current rates and accepted grades. See each center's page for details.
Where can I recycle my old phone in Gulfport?
There's an EcoATM kiosk at 15441 Orange Grove Rd that buys used phones, tablets and some small electronics on the spot and pays instantly. Bring a valid ID; payout depends on the device's model and condition. Check the kiosk page for details.
Are there recycling options near Gulfport?
Yes. Along the coast, Biloxi (4 centers) is the closest, and Flowood (4 centers), Hattiesburg (4 centers) and the state's hub city Jackson (14 centers) add more. Browse the full Mississippi hub to search by city.