Oxford Recycling Department
Recycling Center in Oxford, Mississippi
About This Location
The Oxford Recycling Department is a municipal recycling program operated by the City of Oxford, Mississippi, under the Environmental Services Department. The department administers curbside recycling collection for city residents and maintains multiple drop-off locations — including the Municipal Center on Molly Barr Road, Fire Station #3 on Highway 7 South, and the Recycling Center at the City of Oxford Transfer Station on County Road 321 (Pea Ridge Road) — all open Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM. The program accepts aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, mixed paper, newspapers, and plastics #1 and #2. The mailing and administrative address is 107 Courthouse Square, Oxford, MS 38655, and the department self-sorts, bales, and sells its own recyclables. Drop-off sites are designated for residential use; businesses and industry are directed to the Recycling Center at the City of Oxford Landfill on Pea Ridge Road.
What Oxford Recycling Department Accepts
Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Recyclables must be unbagged, empty, and clean. Business and industry are not served at residential drop-off sites — they must use the Recycling Center at the City of Oxford Landfill on Pea Ridge Road (CR 321).
Fees
- Curbside recycling bin set (2 bins) — $15 one-time fee, or contact department for decals to use your own bins
- Drop-off recycling (residential) — Free
Access & restrictions
Residential drop-off locations are available for City of Oxford residents. Businesses and industry must use the Recycling Center at the City of Oxford Landfill on Pea Ridge Road. · Walk-in (no appointment) · Recyclables must be unbagged, empty, and clean. Items should not be placed in plastic bags before drop-off.
Programs & events
- Curbside Recycling Program — Available for City of Oxford residents; city is divided into four pickup quadrants based on Lamar Ave and Jackson Ave. Sign-up available through the city website.
- Residential Drop-Off Recycling — Drop-off bins at three locations: Municipal Center (City Shop) at 717 Molly Barr Rd, HWY 7 S next to Fire Station #3, and behind Cannon Nissan on HWY 6. Hours Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM.
- Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day — Held each April; a drop-off event for area residents to dispose of hazardous household materials.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oxford Recycling Department's drop-off available to everyone, or Oxford residents only?
The residential drop-off locations are designated for City of Oxford residents. Businesses and industry are specifically directed to use the Recycling Center at the City of Oxford Landfill on Pea Ridge Road (CR 321), not the residential drop-off sites.
What plastics does Oxford Recycling accept?
Only plastics #1 (PET) and #2 (HDPE) are accepted — containers only, empty, clean, and with the lid on. All other plastics (bags, wrap, utensils, zip bags, chip bags, bubble wrap) are considered trash and are not accepted.
Does Oxford Recycling accept glass?
No. Glass is not accepted at the city's standard residential drop-off locations. The city's recycling flyer notes that monthly glass curbside pickup is available separately for a fee through Door2Door Recycling.
Can I bring tires to the Oxford Recycling Department?
Tires are not accepted at the residential drop-off sites. City of Oxford residents can bring tires to the City of Oxford Landfill on Pea Ridge Road (CR 321). Gateway Tire (662-234-6152) also accepts tires for a fee.
Is there a fee to sign up for curbside recycling, and what bins are provided?
The city offers two recycling bins for a one-time fee of $15. Alternatively, residents can contact the department for decals to use their own bins. The administrative address for the recycling department is 107 Courthouse Square, or call (662) 232-2745.
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