Recycling Centers in Akron, OH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Akron, Ohio. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Akron and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Akron: A Local Guide
Akron, the Summit County seat, is served by two specialized recycling facilities that between them cover a wide range of materials — from construction debris to ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal. Neither is a general household curbside drop-off; each serves a distinct stream, so knowing which one handles your material saves a trip.
Ohio Concrete Recycling, at 1 General St on Akron's east side, is a construction-and-demolition (C&D) recycling yard open Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM. It accepts broken concrete, asphalt, brick, and clean fill dirt — crushing them into recycled aggregate sold back to contractors and homeowners. It is oriented toward commercial loads; call (330) 798-2908 before hauling to confirm current tipping terms. It does not accept household recyclables, electronics, or trash.
City Scrap & Salvage, at 760 Flora Ave in the Kenmore neighborhood, is a full-service scrap-metal yard open to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM. It pays customers by weight for a broad range of ferrous metals (sheet iron, cast iron, steel appliances), non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, lead), catalytic converters, electronic scrap (circuit boards, computer components, lead-acid batteries), and driven-in whole vehicles with a valid title. Ohio law requires a government-issued photo ID for every transaction. Loose tires, paint cans, pressurized containers, and non-metallics are not accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Akron
Where can I recycle scrap metal for cash in Akron?
City Scrap & Salvage at 760 Flora Ave pays customers by weight for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electronic scrap, and whole vehicles (title required). A valid government-issued photo ID is required for every transaction. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:15 PM.
Where can I drop off broken concrete or torn-out asphalt in Akron?
Ohio Concrete Recycling at 1 General St accepts concrete, asphalt, brick, and clean fill dirt from construction and demolition projects. It is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM. Call (330) 798-2908 before hauling to confirm current tipping terms and whether public (non-contractor) drop-offs are accepted.
Is there a fee to drop off scrap metal at City Scrap & Salvage?
No. City Scrap & Salvage pays customers based on the weight and type of metal — no drop-off fee is charged. Qualifying materials include aluminum, copper, brass, steel appliances, catalytic converters, circuit boards, and batteries.
Does either Akron recycling facility accept electronics or household recyclables?
City Scrap & Salvage accepts electronic scrap such as circuit boards, computer components, and lead-acid batteries. Ohio Concrete Recycling handles only C&D materials (concrete, asphalt, brick, dirt) and explicitly does not take household recyclables or electronics. For standard household recycling — paper, glass, cans, plastics — contact Summit County Solid Waste District for curbside or drop-off options.