Recycling Centers in Ridgewood, NY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Ridgewood, New York. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Ridgewood, New York. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Ridgewood area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Ridgewood: A Local Guide
Ridgewood is a dense Queens neighborhood on the Brooklyn border, served by its own recycling listings and by the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) curbside recycling program that covers all five boroughs. DSNY collects paper, metal, glass, and plastics curbside on scheduled days and runs special drop-off events for electronics, textiles, and household hazardous waste throughout Queens. The three listings in this Ridgewood directory cover different services: scrap metal buying, a local recycling facility, and a demolition hauler. For all of New York State, visit our New York recycling hub.
Scrap King Metro at 46-40 Metropolitan Ave is the clearest public-access option, buying copper, aluminum, steel, brass, stainless steel, lead, zinc, motors, wire, and large appliances. Scrap King pays by weight using certified digital scales and issues instant cash or ATM payment. A government-issued photo ID is required for all transactions, in line with New York State scrap dealer law. Call 718-821-8010 for current commodity prices before bringing a load; prices change daily. The Recycling Center at 16-60 Decatur St is also listed in the directory, but hours and accepted materials were not verified — call 718-902-3414 before visiting. Dimola Waste at 16-45 Stephen St is a family-owned demolition and debris-removal contractor, not a drop-off site; they come to you for cleanouts, demolitions, and site restoration work across NYC.
For more recycling options nearby, see our hubs for Brooklyn, Flushing, Jamaica, and Long Island City, all within Queens or just across the borough line. The full list of New York locations is on the New York state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Ridgewood
Where can I sell scrap metal in Ridgewood, Queens?
Scrap King Metro at 46-40 Metropolitan Ave buys copper, aluminum, steel, brass, stainless steel, lead, zinc, motors, wire, appliances, and auto parts. Bring a government-issued photo ID (required by NY State law). Call 718-821-8010 for current prices — scrap rates change daily with commodity markets.
Does Ridgewood, NY have curbside recycling?
Yes. Ridgewood is covered by the NYC DSNY curbside recycling program, which collects paper and cardboard on one day and metal, glass, and plastic containers on another day each week. Check the DSNY website or call 311 for your specific building's collection schedule.
Where can I recycle electronics or hazardous waste in Ridgewood?
DSNY runs e-waste and household hazardous waste drop-off events across Queens throughout the year. Check NYC.gov or call 311 for upcoming event dates near Ridgewood. Electronics can also be dropped at select DSNY special collections and certain retail take-back programs (Best Buy, Staples) in the area.
Can Dimola Waste help me clean out an apartment in Ridgewood?
Yes — Dimola Waste specializes in apartment and estate cleanouts, hoarding removals, demolition, and site cleanup across Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Call 718-326-6969 for a free estimate. Note that they are a hired service, not a drop-off facility.