Recycling Centers in Mcalester, OK
Find drop-off recycling locations in Mcalester, Oklahoma. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Mcalester has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Mcalester: A Local Guide
McAlester, the seat of Pittsburg County in southeastern Oklahoma, is served by several recycling and waste-diversion options ranging from a free 24-hour community drop-off to paid scrap-metal yards. Residents can recycle paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#2, glass, aluminum cans, and cooking oil at the McAlester Recycling Center at 301 E. Polk Ave any time of day without an appointment.
For scrap metal and end-of-life vehicles, CSI Recycling and Crandell's Car Crushers both operate at 904 Old 69 Hwy and buy ferrous and non-ferrous metals, aluminum, copper, and brass from walk-in sellers on weekdays. Sellers are paid by weight at market prices.
Twice a year, Keep McAlester Beautiful expands the range of accepted materials dramatically. The Spring Cleanup (all four weekends in April) and Fall Cleanup (two weekends in October) at 301 E. Polk Ave add electronics, bulk metal, tires, appliances, and household hazardous waste — all free for McAlester residents. Watch the city website at cityofmcalester.com for exact dates each season.
The Republic Services Alderson Regional Landfill on South 5th Street is a commercial facility for contracted haulers only and does not accept public drop-offs. McAlester residents needing to dispose of bulk waste should use the city's municipal landfill on Mitchell Road (water bill and ID required) or contact Republic Services at (918) 426-0985 for curbside service options.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Mcalester
Where can McAlester residents recycle cardboard and plastics for free?
The McAlester Recycling Center at 301 E. Polk Ave accepts cardboard, mixed paper, plastics #1 and #2, glass, aluminum cans, and cooking oil free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Items must be separated by type and rinsed clean before arrival.
Can I sell scrap metal or a junk car in McAlester?
CSI Recycling and Crandell's Car Crushers at 904 Old 69 Hwy both buy scrap metal and vehicles from the public Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm. Call (918) 429-0001 to confirm current prices for your material before you arrive.
Where do I recycle electronics or tires in McAlester?
Electronics and tires without rims are accepted at no charge during Keep McAlester Beautiful's seasonal cleanup events — Spring (all four weekends in April) and Fall (two weekends in October) at 301 E. Polk Ave. These events are for McAlester residents only. Check cityofmcalester.com for the current year's dates.
What recycling cities near McAlester, OK can I use?
Other communities in the region with recycling options include Ada, Ardmore, and Checotah. Explore the full Oklahoma recycling directory for facilities statewide.