Recycling Centers in Altoona, PA
Find drop-off recycling locations in Altoona, Pennsylvania. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Altoona, Pennsylvania 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 Altoona: A Local Guide
Altoona, Blair County's largest city, is served by three distinct recycling and waste facilities, each handling a different material stream. Whether you're clearing out scrap metal, selling a junk car, or need solid waste transfer services, knowing which location to visit saves time.
Charles Caracciolo Steel & Metal Yard at 1813 Old 6th Avenue Rd has been Altoona's neighborhood scrap buyer since 1967 — over five decades of cash-for-metal service. The yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, iron, radiators, stainless steel, and mixed metals, Monday through Friday 8 am–4:30 pm and Saturday mornings until 11:30 am. Payment is cash only; no appointment is needed.
For end-of-life vehicles and used auto parts, Mueller's Auto Recycling & Sales at 1555 New Mill Run Rd has operated since 1972. The full-service yard buys salvage vehicles and sells used parts — including a self-service affiliate, Johnny's U Pull It Yard, open seven days a week so DIY mechanics can pull their own parts at lower prices.
The WM Altoona Transfer Station on East 6th Avenue is a Waste Management operational facility that consolidates municipal solid waste for transport. It is primarily used by contracted haulers; residents seeking drop-off access should call ahead at (814) 942-5633 to confirm hours and acceptable materials, as this differs from a public recycling drop-off center.
Blair County residents looking for curbside recycling service or household hazardous waste disposal should also check Blair County's solid-waste resources through the Pennsylvania recycling directory. Nearby cities including Johnstown, State College, and Harrisburg have additional facilities for specialty materials not covered by Altoona's current centers.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Altoona
Where can I sell scrap metal in Altoona, PA?
Charles Caracciolo Steel & Metal Yard at 1813 Old 6th Avenue Rd buys aluminum, copper, brass, iron, radiators, and other metals for cash. Hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–4:30 pm, Sat 8 am–11:30 am.
Where can I sell my junk car in Altoona?
Mueller's Auto Recycling & Sales at 1555 New Mill Run Rd has been buying salvage vehicles since 1972. Call (814) 946-1295 Monday–Friday to arrange a quote.
Is there a public recycling drop-off in Altoona?
The WM Transfer Station on E 6th Ave is a transfer facility for contracted haulers — not a confirmed public drop-off. For curbside recycling service or HHW disposal in Blair County, contact your municipality or visit the Pennsylvania recycling directory.
Does Caracciolo Steel accept electronics or appliances?
Charles Caracciolo focuses on scrap metals (aluminum, copper, brass, iron, etc.) rather than electronics or whole appliances. For electronics recycling in Blair County, check with your municipality or a county HHW event.