Ok Wrecking
Recycling Center in Douglas, Wyoming
About This Location
Ok Wrecking is a second-generation auto wrecking, towing, and salvage business located at 11 WY-59 in Douglas, Wyoming, founded in 1953. Listed by the City of Douglas as a community recycling outlet, the yard accepts scrap metal, auto parts and bodies, automotive batteries, and complete vehicles for recycling. It is not a traditional curbside or municipal drop-off recycling center — it is an active towing and salvage operation that also functions as a materials recovery point. The City of Douglas document notes no fee for scrap metal drop-off and lists 24/7 access for that stream; fees and requirements for other materials (auto bodies, batteries) must be confirmed by calling ahead. Ok Wrecking also offers light- and heavy-duty towing, transport, and full-service automotive and diesel repair.
What Ok Wrecking Accepts
Related recycling guides: Batteries · Appliances · Plastic · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
No explicit not-accepted list found in any verified source. This is a towing and salvage yard, not a general household recycling center. Household recyclables such as glass, paper, and cardboard are not documented as accepted here — use the City of Douglas Clay Street Recycling Center for those items.
Fees
- Scrap Metal (drop-off) — No fee at this time (per City of Douglas document, revised June 2024)
- Auto Parts, Auto Bodies, Automotive Batteries — Call to determine costs, if any, and requirements
Access & restrictions
This is a commercial auto wrecking and towing yard, not a public municipal drop-off recycling center. Members of the public may drop off scrap metal (24/7 per City of Douglas) and call ahead for other materials. No documentation found requiring proof of residency. · Scrap metal drop-off is listed as 24/7 with no fee. All other materials require a call to confirm costs and requirements. 24-hour live dispatch and towing services are also available.
Programs & events
- City of Douglas Recycling Outlets Program — Ok Wrecking is listed as a community recycling outlet in the City of Douglas's official Materials Accepted & Recycling Outlets document, covering scrap metal, auto parts/bodies, and automotive batteries.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ok Wrecking a public drop-off recycling center?
Not in the traditional sense. Ok Wrecking is a commercial auto wrecking, salvage, and towing yard. However, it is officially listed by the City of Douglas as a community recycling outlet for scrap metal, auto parts and bodies, and automotive batteries. It does not accept common household recyclables like glass, paper, or cardboard.
Is there a fee to drop off scrap metal?
According to the City of Douglas's Materials Accepted & Recycling Outlets document (revised June 2024), scrap metal drop-off at Ok Wrecking is available with no fee at this time. Fees for auto parts, auto bodies, and automotive batteries must be confirmed by calling 307-358-2995.
Can I drop off scrap metal after business hours?
Yes. The City of Douglas document lists scrap metal drop-off at Ok Wrecking as 24/7. Business office hours are approximately Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday morning; call to verify Saturday hours before visiting for other services.
Will they pick up my old or junked vehicle?
The 2018 Wyoming Recycling Directory lists pick-up as available by appointment for used vehicles and copper. Contact Ok Wrecking at 307-358-2995 to arrange a vehicle pick-up.
Is Ok Wrecking open on Sundays?
No. Multiple third-party sources consistently list Ok Wrecking as closed on Sundays. The yard offers 24-hour live dispatch for towing emergencies, but recycling and salvage yard operations follow regular business hours.
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