Recycling Centers in Douglas, WY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Douglas, Wyoming. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Douglas 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 Douglas: A Local Guide
Douglas, the seat of Converse County in eastern Wyoming, has two facilities on State Highway 59 that appear under recycling directories — but they serve very different purposes. Residents looking to recycle scrap metal or junk vehicles have a city-recognized option, while the second site is an industrial oil-and-gas waste facility that does not serve the general public.
Ok Wrecking, at 11 WY-59, is a second-generation auto wrecking, towing, and salvage yard founded in 1953 and officially listed by the City of Douglas as a community recycling outlet. According to the City of Douglas's Materials Accepted & Recycling Outlets document (revised June 2024), scrap metal drop-off is available 24 hours a day with no fee at this time. Auto parts, auto bodies, and automotive batteries are also accepted — call (307) 358-2995 to confirm any costs and requirements. The Wyoming Recycling Directory also lists copper, aluminum, insulated wire, and lead as accepted, with vehicle and copper pickup available by appointment. General office hours are approximately Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday morning (hours vary — call to confirm).
Grasslands Facility, at 3666 WY-59, is a Republic Services industrial environmental-solutions site and is not a public recycling drop-off. It operates an E&P oilfield waste landfill and a saltwater/produced-water injection well disposal system, serving oil and gas industry clients exclusively on a commercial contract basis. Household recyclables, municipal solid waste, and e-waste are not accepted here. Douglas residents needing household recycling services should contact the City of Douglas directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Douglas
Is there free scrap metal drop-off in Douglas, WY?
Yes. The City of Douglas's official Materials Accepted & Recycling Outlets document (revised June 2024) lists Ok Wrecking (11 WY-59) as a community recycling outlet for scrap metal with no fee at this time and 24/7 access. Call (307) 358-2995 to confirm current terms before bringing a load.
Does Ok Wrecking accept junk vehicles or auto bodies?
Yes. The City of Douglas document lists auto parts and auto bodies as accepted at Ok Wrecking. Call (307) 358-2995 to determine any costs or requirements for vehicle drop-off. The Wyoming Recycling Directory also notes that vehicle and copper pickup is available by appointment.
Can I drop off household recyclables at Grasslands Facility in Douglas?
No. Grasslands Facility is an industrial oil and gas waste management site operated by Republic Services. It accepts only E&P waste streams (produced water, drilling muds, cuttings, contaminated soil) on a commercial contract basis. It is not open to the public for household recycling, trash, or e-waste.
Where can I recycle glass, paper, or plastic in Douglas, WY?
Neither facility on WY-59 handles common household recyclables such as glass, paper, or cardboard. The City of Douglas operates recycling programs for those streams — contact the City of Douglas directly for current drop-off locations and accepted materials.