McAlester Recycling Center

The McAlester Recycling Center, located at the Former National Guard Armory at 301 E. Polk Avenue in McAlester, accepts a variety of items for recycling including glass, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, foil, paper, phone books, magazines, newspaper, paperboard, and corrugated cardboard. They also now accept cooking oil in containers with lids, to be placed under a designated sign. The center emphasizes the importance of environmental responsibility and encourages the community to recycle to preserve natural resources and protect the environment. Additionally, the center offers recycling services for events and can provide free use of recycling bins for gatherings with aluminum cans or plastic bottles in the waste stream. For inquiries about recycling, individuals can contact Keep McAlester Beautiful. Various other locations in McAlester, such as schools, grocery stores, and auto parts shops, also accept specific items for recycling, such as automotive batteries, cellphones, and different types of plastics.