Recycling center in Fort Johnson South, LA

Fort Johnson Recycling Center

Bldg. 3622 Fort Johnson South LA 71459 USA

2.8 (9 reviews)
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About this center

The JRTC and Fort Johnson (Fort Polk) Recycling Center sits on the corner of Georgia and Maine Avenues in Buildings #3620/3622, across from the Warrior Inn DFAC, and is open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. It accepts white copy paper, mixed paper, cardboard, used cooking and motor oil, aluminum cans, #1 plastic bottles, lead acid batteries, and ink and toner cartridges, with a 24/7 drop-off point at the entrance for cardboard, #1 plastic, and aluminum. The center also runs an Office Supply ReStore and a Packaging Supply ReStore that redistribute usable supplies, and a Riche$ from Recycling program that lets military units earn cash for their battalion by tracking recycled cardboard and paper. Hazardous waste, solid waste, and documents with personally identifiable information are not accepted.

Services offered

  • Drop-off recycling
  • 24/7 drop-off point for cardboard, #1 plastic, and aluminum
  • Office Supply ReStore (free usable office supplies)
  • Packaging Supply ReStore (free usable packaging supplies)
  • Unit recycling weight tracking for battalion cash earnings (Riche$ from Recycling)
  • Recycling training materials, events, and classes

Areas served

Fort Johnson South, LAJRTC and Fort Johnson (Fort Polk) installation

Not accepted

Hazardous wasteSolid wasteDocuments containing personally identifiable information (PII)

Frequently asked questions

What materials does the recycling center accept?

White copy paper, mixed paper (newspaper, cardstock, food boxes), cardboard, used cooking and motor oil, aluminum cans, #1 plastic bottles, lead acid batteries, and used ink and toner cartridges. Usable office and packaging supplies are also accepted for the on-site ReStores.

What are the hours and location?

The center is at the corner of Georgia and Maine Avenues (Buildings #3620/3622), across from the Warrior Inn DFAC, open 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is also a 24/7 drop-off point at the entrance for cardboard, #1 plastic, and aluminum.

What is not accepted?

The center does not accept hazardous waste, solid waste, or documents containing personally identifiable information (PII). When turning in white copy paper, a declaration statement confirming the documents are unclassified must be completed.

Can military units earn money from recycling here?

Yes. Through the Riche$ from Recycling program, units can recycle cardboard and paper at Bay #2 and request that the weight be tracked and credited to their battalion, earning cash for unit funds.

Is Fort Johnson Recycling Center open on Saturday?

Fort Johnson Recycling Center lists itself as closed on Saturdays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Fort Johnson Recycling Center open on Sunday?

Fort Johnson Recycling Center lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

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Charles Henry

7 months ago

Review

NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THEY WILL TURN YOU AROUND AT THE GATE. ONLY PEOPLE WITH A PASS ARE ADMITTED.

amaranta dunham

2 years ago

Review

Good place to get moving boxes and wrapping paper. The staff is nice and willing to help.

Eric Garcia

4 years ago

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I was told to throw away trash here and when I arrived I met some of the most generous people in fort polk .

Location & directions

Fort Johnson Recycling Center

Bldg. 3622 Fort Johnson South LA 71459 USA

Fort Johnson South, LA

31.034241°N, 93.206508°W

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