Recycling Centers in Riverton, WY
Find drop-off recycling locations in Riverton, Wyoming. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Riverton 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 Riverton: A Local Guide
Riverton, the largest city in Fremont County, Wyoming with about 11,000 residents, is served by the Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) — marketed under the Trash Matters brand. The district runs two complementary recycling facilities and a full-service scrap yard has operated here for over 70 years.
The primary public drop-off is the Riverton Bale Station at 542 Smith Road, open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Recycling is free of charge. The bale station accepts an unusually broad list for a rural Wyoming facility: plastics #1 and #2, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, scrap iron, used motor oil, used antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, paint, and electronic waste including televisions and computers. Remove all items from plastic bags before dropping off — bags themselves are not accepted.
The Riverton Landfill (Sand Draw) at 743 Sand Draw Road also maintains a bale station with the same Tue–Sat 8 AM–5 PM schedule and accepts the same plastics, paper, cardboard, cans, and scrap iron. Chemical containers, pill bottles, plastic film, Styrofoam, and plastic bags are not accepted at either Fremont County bale station.
For scrap metal and junk vehicles, Federal Auto Recycling at 605 S Federal Boulevard has been family-owned since 1953. The yard buys junk cars with title, lead-acid batteries, copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and appliances Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (closed noon–1 PM for lunch). Federal Auto also sells used parts and offers roll-off container service. Other Fremont County communities including Lander have their own bale stations operated through the same Trash Matters district network.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Riverton
What can I recycle for free at the Riverton Bale Station?
The Riverton Bale Station at 542 Smith Road accepts plastics #1 and #2, mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, aluminum and tin cans, scrap iron, used motor oil, antifreeze, lead-acid batteries, paint, and electronics (TVs, computers) — all free of charge, Tue–Sat 8 AM–5 PM.
Can I recycle a TV or old computer in Riverton WY?
Yes. The Riverton Bale Station (542 Smith Rd) accepts TVs, computers, and other electronic waste at no charge. Hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Where can I sell a junk car or scrap metal in Riverton?
Federal Auto Recycling at 605 S Federal Blvd has purchased junk vehicles (title required) and non-ferrous metals in Riverton since 1953. Call (307) 857-1603 for current prices. Open Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, closed noon–1 PM.
What is the difference between the Riverton Bale Station and the Sand Draw Landfill recycling area?
Both are operated by Fremont County SWDD via trashmatters.org and accept similar materials (plastics #1 and #2, paper, cardboard, cans, scrap iron) on the same Tue–Sat 8 AM–5 PM schedule. The Bale Station (542 Smith Rd, in city) additionally takes motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, paint, and e-waste. The Sand Draw Landfill (743 Sand Draw Rd) is the county's primary disposal site and the better choice if you also need to drop off general solid waste.