Recycling center in New Orleans, LA

Recycling Drop Off Center - New Orleans

2829 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans LA 70122 USA

4.4 (48 reviews)
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About this center

Run by the City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation, this Saturday drop-off at Elysian Fields handles materials that the city does not collect curbside. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, residents can bring glass bottles and jars (up to 50 lbs.), electronics, batteries, light bulbs, household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, oil and oil filters, Mardi Gras beads, and shredded paper. On scheduled dates it also hosts Household Hazardous Waste Day and free Shred Days run in partnership with Iron Mountain, where residents can shred up to 50 pounds of paper per person. The drop-off complements the city's curbside recycling cart and bin program for eligible properties.

Services offered

  • Saturday household-items recycling drop-off at Elysian Fields
  • Glass recycling drop-off
  • Electronics, battery, and light bulb recycling
  • Household Hazardous Waste Day collection
  • Free document shredding on Shred Days (in partnership with Iron Mountain)
  • Mardi Gras bead recycling
  • Curbside recycling cart/bin program for eligible residents

Areas served

New Orleans, LAOrleans Parish, LA

Not accepted

Plastics #3-#7Plastic bags and bagged recyclablesStyrofoam and to-go containersTake-out food containersCartons and wax-board containers (juice boxes, milk cartons)Pizza boxesSoiled paper (diapers, tissues, paper towels, napkins, paper plates)Aerosol cansWire/clothes hangersAluminum foilNon-food metal containersChemical containersFood, compost, and yard trimmingsBuilding materialsHousehold garbage

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John Trombly

a week ago

Review

Helpful people to direct you to the right place to drop off your stuff.

John Connolly

11 months ago

Review

Very efficient and really nice people. Glass tires and electronics can be dropped. I would like to give 5 stars but there is only one day a year in May for dropping off old paint and there is no alternate drop off. Paint oil solvents are all extremely hazardous there should be a means of disposing of these materials once a year is inadequate Update the Green Project will accept paint they mix it together for repurposing. They only accept water based paint No oil base paint

Matt Normand

a year ago

Review

Mean Employees! The facilities poor signage and poor organization led to me being yelled at by one of their employees. I followed my Google Map that took me to a place that was labeled “Enter”. I went forward and was confused where to go. I told a guy at the electronics recycling I had cardboard. He pointed towards another part of the property so I followed his directions. Nobody stopped me and there was no signs where to go. I did find a pile of cardboard which I guessed marked the place. I got out of the truck and unloaded the small amount and was then accosted by two men. They were very upset at me and demanded I tell them where I came from. I pointed and they told me that I came from the wrong way. They did not ask me who gave me directions and don’t think they cared. It became apparent that they would get in trouble with his supervisor because I got by them. They then told me to ‘turn around’ and get out. (One of them is shouting). I asked where. And he continued to shout at me. I asked him why he was shouting. He shouted it was it was the look on my face. He said I was smirking (? I think I was squinting in the sun which turns my cheeks up) Regardless he was shouting at me and was very very angry. I got in my truck to ‘turn around’ and the men started yelling at me to back up. After I go my vehicle all straightened out I did not look back and promptly left. I learned my lesson: To avoid the rude verbally abusive Recycling Drop Off Center employees I am going to elect putting my recycling in the garbage. Much of this experience was recorded with a dash-cam although once they closed my rear door its slightly inaudible. I will gladly share this video with any of their supervisors.

Visitor questions

When is the recycling drop-off open?

The Elysian Fields recycling drop-off is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for items not collected curbside.

What items can I bring to the drop-off?

You can drop off glass bottles and jars (up to 50 lbs.), electronics, batteries, light bulbs, household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil and oil filters), Mardi Gras beads, and shredded paper.

Is there a fee or special event for shredding paper?

On certain dates, residents can shred personal or sensitive paper up to 50 pounds per person for free, offered in partnership with Iron Mountain. Check the Household Items Recycling Drop-Off Calendar for Shred Days and Household Hazardous Waste Day.

Can I drop off glass here since it is not picked up curbside?

Yes. Glass is not collected curbside in New Orleans, but glass bottles and jars (up to 50 lbs.) are accepted at the Elysian Fields drop-off on Saturdays.

Is Recycling Drop Off Center - New Orleans open on Saturday?

Yes. Recycling Drop Off Center - New Orleans is open 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Recycling Drop Off Center - New Orleans open on Sunday?

Recycling Drop Off Center - New Orleans lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Location & directions

Recycling Drop Off Center - New Orleans

2829 Elysian Fields Ave New Orleans LA 70122 USA

New Orleans, LA

29.986707°N, 90.057773°W

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