Strategic Materials
Recycling Center in Ashland City, Tennessee
About This Location
Strategic Materials at 1035 Thompson Rd in Ashland City is a commercial glass recycling plant, part of the Sibelco group (which acquired SMI in 2024). It is one of more than 40 North American plants that turn waste glass into furnace-ready cullet for manufacturers. This is a business-to-business processor, not a household recycling drop-off.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Commercial / business-to-business glass suppliers; not a public household drop-off · SMI processes glass sourced from MRFs, container redemption companies and municipalities into cullet for manufacturers. Contact the facility before assuming individual drop-offs are accepted.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off household glass at Strategic Materials in Ashland City?
No. Strategic Materials is a commercial glass recycling processor (part of the Sibelco group) that sources glass from MRFs, redemption companies and municipalities. It is not a household drop-off center.
What does Strategic Materials do with the glass?
It processes waste glass into recycled cullet used by manufacturers to make new containers, fiberglass, highway safety beads and abrasives.
Who owns Strategic Materials now?
Strategic Materials (SMI) was acquired by Sibelco in 2024 and operates more than 40 glass recycling plants across North America.
Where should residents recycle glass instead?
Use a local municipal recycling drop-off or curbside program. Strategic Materials serves commercial glass suppliers, not individuals.
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