Recycling Centers in Westerville, OH
Find drop-off recycling locations in Westerville, Ohio. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Westerville 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 Westerville: A Local Guide
Westerville, OH has four recycling listings in our directory covering a range of material types: two ecoATM phone trade-in kiosks, a certified electronics recycling drop-off at ShredTronics/CompuMax, and Del-Car Used Auto Parts, a family-owned auto-salvage yard that has been buying junk vehicles and selling used parts since 1969. The city straddles the Franklin and Delaware county lines, so residents may also have access to programs from both counties. Browse the full state index on our Ohio recycling directory.
For electronics, ShredTronics at 320 S State St (inside CompuMax) offers certified drop-off recycling and hard-drive destruction through DataGuard USA's R2-certified ITAD program. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 AM – 6 PM and Saturday 10 AM – 3 PM. The City of Westerville independently operates a free e-waste drop-off bin at 350 Park Meadow Rd for phones, tablets, laptops, hard drives, and cables — available around the clock with no appointment needed. For used smartphones specifically, two ecoATM kiosks pay instant cash: one at 55 W Schrock Rd and another at 5991 S Sunbury Rd.
For junk vehicles and used auto parts, Del-Car Used Auto Parts at 6650 Harlem Rd buys unwanted cars and operates a self-service salvage yard where customers pay only for the parts they remove. Del-Car now also accepts e-waste and has 47 years of automotive recycling experience in the Westerville area. Open Monday through Thursday 8 AM – 5 PM and Friday 8 AM – 3 PM; closed weekends. Nearby cities with additional options include Worthington, Gahanna, Dublin, and Newark.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Westerville
Where can I recycle electronics for free in Westerville, OH?
The City of Westerville operates a free e-waste drop-off bin at 350 Park Meadow Rd — open 24/7 and no appointment needed — for cell phones, tablets, laptops, hard drives, computer parts, cables, and network equipment. For larger loads or certified data destruction, ShredTronics at 320 S State St offers R2-certified drop-off recycling with hard-drive destruction services during regular business hours.
Where do I sell my junk car in Westerville?
Del-Car Used Auto Parts at 6650 Harlem Rd has been buying junk and unwanted vehicles since 1969. Call (614) 882-0777 to discuss your vehicle and arrange drop-off. They accept cash, check, MasterCard, and Visa. Hours are Monday–Thursday 8 AM–5 PM and Friday 8 AM–3 PM.
Can I get paid for my old smartphone in Westerville?
Yes. Westerville has two ecoATM kiosks that pay instant cash or Venmo/PayPal for qualifying phones — one at 55 W Schrock Rd and one at 5991 S Sunbury Rd. Bring a valid ID, remove the activation lock, and factory reset the device before you arrive. Both kiosks accept phones and iPods but not tablets.
What curbside recycling does Westerville offer?
Curbside recycling in Westerville is managed through Republic Services and the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) for Franklin County residents. Contact your hauler or visit swaco.org for your specific pickup schedule and accepted materials. For specialty items — foam packaging, old TVs, batteries, light bulbs — use the dedicated drop-off programs described above.