Recycling Centers in Laurel, MS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Laurel, Mississippi. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Laurel 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 Laurel: A Local Guide
Laurel, the county seat of Jones County, is served primarily by private scrap metal buyers and a self-service phone kiosk. The most convenient option for selling old electronics is the ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart Supercenter at 1621 Highway 15 N, which pays instant cash for smartphones, foldable phones, and iPods every day from 7 AM to 10 PM — no appointment or staff interaction needed. The kiosk uses AI to evaluate device condition and makes an on-the-spot offer.
The city's two largest scrap yards are both operated by Tri-Miss Services Inc. Laurel Recycling at 24 Ross Johnson Rd is the main facility, buying iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, lead, whole appliances, auto parts, HVAC condensers, catalytic converters, insulated wire, and even pecans in season. The West Jones Recycling yard at 5283 US-84 handles the same comprehensive material list on the western edge of town. Both yards are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, and Saturday 8 AM–11:30 AM, with no appointment required.
L & D Scrap & Salvage at 2933 Ellisville Blvd is the third scrap yard option in Laurel, with more than 40 years of service in Jones County. In addition to buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals, L & D offers industrial demolition scrap services and on-site containers for large-volume generators. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM, and Saturday 7 AM–noon — slightly extended weekday hours compared to the Tri-Miss yards.
For materials beyond metal and phones, Jones County residents can contact the Jones County Solid Waste Department for information on household hazardous waste events and broader recycling programs. Neighboring cities with additional facilities include Hattiesburg and Meridian, both of which have larger multi-stream recycling infrastructure and periodic e-waste collection events through the Mississippi DEQ network.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Laurel
Where can I recycle my old phone in Laurel, MS?
The ecoATM kiosk inside Walmart on Highway 15 N accepts smartphones, foldables, and iPods and pays cash on the spot. It operates daily 7 AM–10 PM. Tablets are not accepted at this kiosk. Preview your price in the ecoATM app before visiting.
What scrap metal can I sell in Laurel, MS?
All three Laurel yards buy a broad list of metals. Laurel Recycling on Ross Johnson Rd and West Jones Recycling on US-84 both buy iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless, lead, appliances, auto parts, catalytic converters, and insulated wire. L & D Scrap on Ellisville Blvd adds industrial machinery and offers container pickup for large loads.
Does Laurel have a municipal recycling drop-off for paper, plastic, and glass?
There is no confirmed public curbside or drop-off recycling program for general household materials (paper, plastic, glass) in Laurel at this time. Contact the Jones County Solid Waste Department for the latest information on any collection programs or scheduled HHW events.
What are the Saturday hours for scrap yards in Laurel?
L & D Scrap on Ellisville Blvd is open Saturday 7 AM–noon. Both Tri-Miss yards — Laurel Recycling and West Jones Recycling — close at 11:30 AM on Saturdays. All three yards are closed Sundays.