Frequently Asked Questions

RecycleFind is a recycling center directory with 6,300+ listings across the United States, including accepted materials, hours of operation, and facility contact details.

RecycleFind lists 6,300+ recycling centers across the United States, including municipal centers, scrap yards, and specialized facilities for specific materials.

RecycleFind updates listing data from facility submissions, public sources, and user feedback. Confirm hours and accepted materials with the facility before visiting.

RecycleFind does not charge users to search the directory.

Yes, please email contact@recyclefind.com

Yes, RecycleFind offers Featured listings, which are prominently displayed at the top of relevant search results and category pages to increase visibility and attract more potential customers. Please contact contact@recyclefind.com if interested.

Enter a city, state, or zip code in the RecycleFind search bar on the homepage to see nearby recycling facilities. Browse by state and city to find centers in specific locations.

RecycleFind lists the name, address, contact information, hours of operation (when available), materials accepted, user reviews, and an interactive map for each recycling center. Some listings also include photos and special notes about the facility.

On each recycling center's detail page, you'll find a 'Get Directions' link that will open Google Maps with the location pre-loaded. This makes it easy to navigate to the facility from your current location.

Email contact@recyclefind.com with the center name and the correct information. RecycleFind updates listing data from user corrections as quickly as possible.

Common recyclable materials include paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum cans, steel cans, and some plastic containers. Electronics, batteries, light bulbs, textiles, yard waste, and household hazardous waste usually need a separate drop-off. Accepted materials vary by center and local program, so check the specific facility before visiting.

Items should be clean, dry, and free of food residue. Rinse containers, remove lids when required, flatten cardboard boxes, and separate different materials. Some centers have specific preparation requirements, so check their guidelines or contact them directly for instructions.

The number in a recycling triangle identifies the plastic resin; it does not guarantee that the item is accepted. Start with your local program's list of container shapes and materials. PET bottles and HDPE jugs are commonly collected, but a film, pouch, or other item made from the same resin may need a different route. Empty accepted containers and follow local cap instructions.

Keep ordinary bottles, cans, and paper loose in the recycling cart unless your local program specifically requires something else. Plastic bags and film can tangle sorting equipment. Use a participating film drop-off for clean, dry bags that it accepts; check that location's current collection instructions before you travel.

Compostable plastic is not intended for conventional plastic recycling. Check whether your local composting program accepts the exact product; certification or a compostable label does not guarantee local collection. If neither recycling nor composting accepts it, follow local disposal instructions rather than adding it to a bin where it can contaminate the collected material.

Yes, many electronics can be recycled through separate e-waste collection. If a device still works, compare repair, resale, or donation options first. Back up your data, sign out of accounts, and follow the manufacturer's erasure instructions before giving it away. Confirm the receiving site's device types, fees, battery rules, and household or business limits before visiting.

The yard and the grade set the price. On October 19, 2026, four public U.S. boards posted bare bright copper from $5.36 to $5.75 a pound, median $5.66. Yellow brass on those boards ran $3.30 to $3.83. Two of them posted aluminum cans at $0.81 and $0.88. RecycleFind's scrap price page keeps that dated sample. Call the yard before you load the truck.

Never put lithium-ion batteries or devices that contain them in household trash or curbside recycling. For an intact household battery, isolate the terminals with non-metallic tape or place it in its own plastic bag, then use a battery collection site or household hazardous-waste program. Confirm the location accepts your battery type before you go.

Do not place a swollen, leaking, hot, or visibly damaged battery in a curbside cart, trash can, or ordinary collection bin. Keep people and flammable materials away, and contact your local household hazardous-waste program, fire department, retailer, or manufacturer for handling and transport instructions. If the battery is smoking or burning, move away and call 911.

Do not put a vape pen or e-cigarette in household trash or recycling. It contains both nicotine and a lithium battery. Take it to a household hazardous-waste collection site or another program that explicitly accepts e-cigarettes, and do not try to remove an embedded battery unless the program tells you to.

Use a permanent household hazardous-waste facility or a scheduled community collection event when available. Do not pour these products down a drain, onto the ground, or into a storm sewer. Rules and accepted items are local, so confirm the program before loading your car.

Enter the material type (e.g., 'electronics', 'batteries', 'plastic') along with your location in the RecycleFind search bar. This returns recycling centers that accept those materials.

RecycleFind does not currently offer a favorites feature. Bookmark recycling center detail pages in your web browser for quick access to facilities you visit frequently.

RecycleFind does not currently have a dedicated mobile app. The RecycleFind website is fully responsive and works on mobile devices through your browser.

Email contact@recyclefind.com to report a missing recycling center or outdated listing information. Reader corrections catch most incorrect hours and dead phone numbers in the RecycleFind database.