Recycling Centers in Saipan, NO
Find drop-off recycling locations in Saipan, NORTHERN-MARIANA-ISLANDS. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Saipan, NORTHERN-MARIANA-ISLANDS 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 Saipan: A Local Guide
Saipan, the main island of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), has two recycling facilities listed at Lower Base — the island's solid-waste hub. Given the island's remoteness and limited infrastructure, these two sites represent the primary public recycling options for Saipan residents outside of curbside collection.
The larger of the two is the Lower Base Transfer Station & Material Recovery Facility, operated by the CNMI Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management Division. This public drop-off site accepts household solid waste for transfer to the Marpi Landfill and recovers recyclables including plastic bottles, glass bottles, aluminum and steel cans, and paper. In 2026, following Typhoon Sinlaku, DPW required residents to separate waste into household, green (yard), and metal streams before dropping off. The facility is reported open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, though schedules on Saipan change frequently after storms and holidays — confirm current hours at (670) 322-2745 before visiting.
The second facility is a scrap-metal recycler listed as Recycling Center at Lower Base (phone: 670-323-0362). The CNMI Division of Environmental Quality identifies this recycler as accepting ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals (copper, aluminum, and other scrap), and automotive lead-acid batteries. Some Saipan scrap recyclers also run buyback programs for aluminum and metals. Operating hours are not published online, so call ahead before bringing a load.
For materials outside what these two centers handle — such as household hazardous waste or e-waste — the CNMI DEQ solid-waste page (deq.gov.mp) is the best starting point for current island-wide options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Saipan
Where can I recycle plastics, glass, and cans on Saipan?
The CNMI DPW Lower Base Transfer Station & Material Recovery Facility accepts plastic bottles, glass bottles, aluminum and steel cans, and paper for recycling. It is reported open daily 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; call (670) 322-2745 to confirm current hours before going.
Where can I drop off scrap metal or old car batteries on Saipan?
The scrap-metal recycler at Lower Base (reachable at 670-323-0362) accepts ferrous and non-ferrous metals and automotive lead-acid batteries per the CNMI Division of Environmental Quality. Hours are not published — call ahead to confirm.
Do I need to separate my waste before dropping it off at the Lower Base Transfer Station?
Yes. Since 2026 post-Typhoon Sinlaku guidance, DPW has required residents to separate waste into household, green (yard), and metal streams when dropping off. Loads are inspected on arrival.
Is recycling at the Lower Base Transfer Station free?
The DPW Lower Base facility functions as both a refuse transfer station and a materials-recovery facility. Current tipping fees for garbage loads were not confirmed; call DPW Solid Waste Management at (670) 322-2745 for current rates. Recyclable drop-off terms are not separately published.