Recycling Centers in Starkville, MS
Find drop-off recycling locations in Starkville, Mississippi. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Starkville, 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 Starkville: A Local Guide
Starkville has 3 recycling-related locations in our directory, served mainly by a city drop-off program rather than curbside pickup. The City of Starkville discontinued its curbside recycling program in 2020 and now runs the Think Green drop-off site at 506 Dr. Douglas L. Conner Drive (Sanitation & Environmental Services), which accepts cardboard, paper, and tin and aluminum cans — but not plastics or glass. For other Mississippi cities, see our Mississippi recycling hub.
Among the listings, Starkville Recycling and Community Recycling Services cover household recyclables, while Industrial Recyclers of Mississippi handles industrial and scrap material. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Statewide recycling in Mississippi is limited and varies a lot by town, so options can differ sharply between cities. If you are comparing, browse nearby Hattiesburg, the capital Jackson or Meridian, or see every listed city on the Mississippi hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Starkville
Does Starkville have curbside recycling?
No. The City of Starkville ended its curbside recycling program in 2020. Residents now use the city's Think Green drop-off site at 506 Dr. Douglas L. Conner Drive instead. Garbage collection continues as a separate city service.
What can I recycle at the Starkville Think Green drop-off site?
The Think Green site accepts cardboard, paper, and tin and aluminum cans. Plastics and glass are not accepted due to cost and safety concerns. The site is typically open weekdays 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; confirm current hours before you go.
Does Mississippi have recycling?
Yes, but it is limited and uneven. Mississippi has no statewide bottle deposit and recycling access depends heavily on the local city or county. In Starkville, recycling is mainly through the city drop-off site rather than a wide curbside program, so what you can recycle depends on where you live.
Where can I recycle plastic or glass in Starkville?
The city Think Green drop-off site does not take plastics or glass, so you may need a private hauler or a facility in a larger metro. Options vary and can change, so call ahead; you can also compare nearby cities like Jackson on the Mississippi hub.