Recycling Centers in Columbia, TN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Columbia, Tennessee. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Columbia has 5 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 Columbia: A Local Guide
Columbia, Tennessee lists 5 recycling and drop-off options, a mix of private recyclers (Job Site Recycling, Whites Recycling, Super B Recycling), a Maury County collection center at Bear Creek, and a scrap-metal yard, Harmon Scrap Metal. Household drop-off here runs through Maury County's Solid Waste program, which operates convenience/collection centers for county residents and a 'Recycle Columbia' recycling program for common materials like cans, cardboard, paper, and plastics #1 and #2.
For county drop-off, the Maury County Collection Center Bear Creek on Bear Creek Pike is one of several staffed collection centers in the area. On the private side, Harmon Scrap Metal handles metals, while Whites Recycling and Super B Recycling are additional recycling operations. Accepted materials and whether a site pays for scrap differ between a county center and a commercial buyer, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking beyond Columbia? Nearby Tennessee cities list many more options: Nashville (36 centers), Murfreesboro (14), Chattanooga (7), and Memphis (6). You can also browse every listing on the Tennessee recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Columbia
How do I recycle in Columbia, TN?
Household recycling in Columbia is handled by the Maury County Solid Waste Department through its convenience/collection centers and the 'Recycle Columbia' program. You can drop off recyclables at county collection centers such as Bear Creek. Private recyclers in town handle scrap metal and other materials.
What can I recycle through the Maury County / Recycle Columbia program?
Recycle Columbia accepts aluminum, steel and tin cans (washed free of food), clean cardboard, magazines and catalogs, plastics #1 and #2, and paper including junk mail. Items must be clean and sorted as required. Acceptance can change, so confirm current rules with Maury County before a trip.
What are Maury County convenience center hours?
Maury County convenience/collection center hours have been reported as 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, but hours can change by location and season. Confirm the hours for a specific site, such as Bear Creek, before you go.
Can you turn in scrap metal for money in Columbia?
Yes, scrap-metal yards operate in Columbia. Harmon Scrap Metal handles metals, but which metals are bought and at what price varies by operator and market. Confirm accepted materials, hours, and pricing directly with the yard.