Recycling Centers in Memphis, TN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Memphis, Tennessee. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Memphis 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 Memphis: A Local Guide
Memphis has 6 recycling centers in our directory, ranging from scrap-metal yards like Iskiwitz Metal's Scrap Metal Recycling to commercial haulers such as Park Place Recycling and Logistics and resident-only municipal drop-off at the Bartlett Recycle Center. Most Memphis households also have City of Memphis weekly curbside recycling: the City collects a 96-gallon gray cart on the same day as garbage, accepting plastic containers (#1-7), paper, flattened cardboard, and glass bottles and jars placed loose (no bags). For city-wide listings, see our Tennessee recycling directory.
For scrap and metal, Memphis options in our directory include Iskiwitz Metal's Scrap Metal Recycling on Marble Ave and Park Place Recycling and Logistics on E Georgia Ave. For drop-off bins and resident programs, see Agricenter Recycling Bins and the Bartlett resident recycle center. Hours, fees, and exactly which metals or materials each site buys or accepts differ by location, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking beyond Memphis? Our directory also covers Nashville (36 centers), Knoxville (16), Chattanooga (7), and nearby Pulaski. You can browse every city from the Tennessee state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Memphis
Does the City of Memphis offer curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Memphis collects single-stream recycling weekly in a 96-gallon gray cart on the same day as your garbage. It accepts plastic containers labeled #1-7, paper, flattened cardboard, and rinsed glass bottles and jars, placed loose rather than in bags. Details are on the City's solid waste pages, and 3-1-1 handles questions.
What can't go in the Memphis recycling cart?
The City's curbside gray cart does not accept plastic bags, styrofoam, electronics, or hazardous materials. Items must be clean, empty, and dry. For electronics, scrap metal, or other specialty materials, use one of the recycling centers listed on this page and confirm acceptance on each center's page first.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Memphis?
Our directory lists scrap and metal-focused operators including Iskiwitz Metal's Scrap Metal Recycling on Marble Ave and Park Place Recycling and Logistics on E Georgia Ave. Buy prices, accepted grades, and hours vary by yard, so check each center's page and call ahead before hauling a load.
Is there a recycling drop-off for Memphis-area residents?
Yes. The directory includes resident-oriented drop-off such as the Bartlett resident recycle center and Agricenter Recycling Bins, in addition to the City's curbside program. Access rules (for example, residency requirements) and accepted items vary by site, so confirm on the individual center's page.