Recycling Centers in Oxford, MS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Oxford, Mississippi. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Oxford, Mississippi can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Oxford: A Local Guide
Oxford, the Lafayette County seat and home to the University of Mississippi, operates a municipally run recycling program with two drop-off points for city residents. Both sites are free, weekday-only, and managed by the City of Oxford Environmental Services Department.
The Oxford Recycling Department, administered at 107 Courthouse Square, oversees the city's full recycling operation — including curbside pickup in city quadrants and drop-off stations at the Municipal Center (717 Molly Barr Rd) and other locations. It accepts aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, mixed paper, newspapers, and plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE), all free for residents. The department self-sorts and bales materials. Curbside bin sets are available for a $15 one-time fee, or residents can obtain decals for their own bins.
The Oxford Recycling Drop Off on Highway 7 (135 MS-7) is one of the city's satellite recycling stations, added in 2022 to serve neighborhoods outside the curbside pickup area. It accepts the same materials as the main program — cans, mixed paper, newspapers, cardboard, and #1/#2 plastic bottles — completely free, with no registration required. Flatten cardboard and empty and rinse containers before dropping off. Both sites are open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM; closed weekends.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Oxford
Are Oxford's recycling drop-off sites free?
Yes. The City of Oxford provides free drop-off recycling for residents at all its sites, including the Highway 7 location. The only cost associated with the program is a $15 one-time fee for a set of two curbside bins — residents who use their own bins can get free decals instead.
Does Oxford Recycling accept glass or plastic bags?
No to both. Glass is not accepted at the standard residential drop-off sites; a separate paid monthly curbside glass service is available through Door2Door Recycling. Plastic bags are also not accepted at the city's drop-offs — bag drop-off is available at Kroger (bags and wrap) and Walmart (bags only).
Can Oxford businesses use the city recycling drop-off sites?
No. The residential drop-off locations — including the Highway 7 site — are for City of Oxford residents only. Businesses and industry are directed to the Recycling Center at the City of Oxford Landfill on Pea Ridge Road (County Road 321).
When are Oxford's recycling drop-off sites open?
Both the main Oxford Recycling Department drop-off locations and the Highway 7 drop-off are open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM. No weekend hours are confirmed at either site.