Van Buren, Arkansas

Recycling centers in Van Buren

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Bud's Iron & Metal

2675 S 4th St Van Buren AR 72956 USA

4.6/5(68 reviews)

Bud's Recycling is a family-owned, veteran-friendly company with more than 50 years in the Van Buren scrap business. The Bud's Iron & Metal yard on South Fourth Street buys aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, steel, appliances, batteries, electric motors, aluminum wheels, catalytic converters, and junk autos. Businesses order industrial scrap bins, and the company picks up junk vehicles. Two sister yards sit nearby: Bud's Auto Salvage Pick and Pull on South 28th Street, a self-service lot with more than 1,000 foreign and domestic vehicles, and Bud's Structural Steel Sales on South Fourth Street, which stocks new steel and pipe. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Stainless steel, Appliances, Batteries, Junk autos, Catalytic converters, Electric motors, Aluminum wheels, E-waste

Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk vehicle pickup · Industrial scrap bins · Self-service auto salvage yard · New steel and pipe sales · Commercial recycling

Does Bud's Recycling pick up junk cars?

Yes. Bud's offers pickup service for junk vehicles in the Van Buren area.

Does Bud's have a pick and pull yard?

Yes. Bud's Auto Salvage Pick and Pull on South 28th Street is a self-service yard with more than 1,000 foreign and domestic vehicles and new inventory daily.

Bud's Recycling

2678 S 4th St Van Buren AR 72956 USA

5/5(3 reviews)

Bud's Recycling on South 4th Street in Van Buren, AR has operated for over 50 years as a family-owned, veteran-friendly scrap metal buyer. The Van Buren yard accepts aluminum, brass, copper, steel, appliances, and batteries, and offers free junk vehicle pickup. Businesses can request industrial scrap bins on-site. The team provides free estimates before purchase and new steel and pipe inventory is available for sale. Call (479) 474-9795.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Appliances, Batteries, Junk autos

Services: Scrap metal buying and selling · Junk vehicle pickup · Free estimates on materials · Industrial scrap bin service for businesses · New steel and pipe sales

Does Bud's Recycling in Van Buren offer junk car pickup?

Yes. The Van Buren location offers fast and affordable pickup services for junk vehicles. Contact them at (479) 474-9795 to arrange pickup.

City identifies this residential-only site for yard waste and tree limbs; live check found no entry at this address. Green-waste recycling, not general materials recycling.

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Accepts: Bagged yard waste, Cut tree limbs

Services: Yard waste recycling drop-off

Materials Accepted in Van Buren

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Van Buren include Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Steel, Junk Cars. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren Municipal Utilities runs the city's residential sanitation program, and CARDS River Valley has collected garbage and recycling under that contract since January 1, 2025. Homes get an orange-lid trash cart and can request a gray-lid recycling cart, with collection Monday through Friday. The City Street Department handles yard waste, and CARDS schedules bulk item pickups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Van Buren AR have curbside recycling?

Yes. CARDS River Valley collects single-stream recycling in a gray-lid cart, provided on request, and participation is voluntary. Garbage goes in the orange-lid cart. Request a recycling cart from VBMU or CARDS at 877-592-2737.

What can go in the recycling cart in Van Buren AR?

Plastic bottles, paper, cardboard, and aluminum, tin, and steel cans. Empty and rinse items and put them in the cart loose, with no bags. Styrofoam, glass, batteries, wood, and plastic bags stay out.

Who picks up trash in Van Buren AR?

CARDS River Valley picks up residential trash and recycling under an agreement with Van Buren Municipal Utilities, and the sanitation charge appears on your VBMU bill. VBMU is at 2806 Bryan Road, phone 479-474-5067.

How do I get rid of furniture or appliances in Van Buren AR?

Call CARDS at 877-592-2737 to schedule a bulk item pickup. CARDS prices each item (furniture, beds, appliances, flooring, lawn mowers, grills) and bills the charge on your VBMU bill.

Where do I take yard waste in Van Buren AR?

The City of Van Buren Street Department runs residential yard waste collection, separate from CARDS. Call the Street Department at 479-471-5009 for pickup and drop-off details.

Is trash pickup delayed on holidays in Van Buren AR?

Yes. Collection runs Monday through Friday except on 5 holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When a holiday falls on your pickup day, the rest of that week's collection runs one day later.

Recycling tips for Van Buren

  • •Set carts at the curb the night before pickup, upright and clear of obstructions.
  • •Keep carts at least 3 feet from other objects and never back to back.
  • •Rinse recyclables and leave them loose in the gray cart.

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