Clearwater, Florida

Recycling centers in Clearwater

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Local recycling centers

4 locations

Best Metal Recycling Inc

15122 63rd Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760

4.2/5(119 reviews)

Roll-off scrap work is the day-to-day business of Best Metal Recycling, a family-owned and privately held yard at 15122 63rd Street North in Clearwater. Sister yards operate in Palmetto and Tarpon Springs, and a St. Petersburg site is listed as coming soon. Together the yards handle scrap projects across the Tampa Bay area. Containers range from 20 to 40 yards. A short job gets a box for a few hours or a few days, and a long job keeps the container from start through completion. Heavy equipment handles the scrapping. The yards serve HVAC and refrigeration firms, construction and demolition crews, electrical contractors, and plumbing contractors. Clearwater hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Tarpon Springs yard is closed on Saturday. Businesses and organizations set up recycling programs with the company.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM · Sat 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Scrap metal

Services: Roll-off containers, 20 to 40 yard · Short-term container drops · Heavy equipment for scrap projects · Business recycling programs

What are the hours at Best Metal Recycling in Clearwater?

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

What roll-off sizes does Best Metal Recycling use?

Containers range from 20 to 40 yards. A box is dropped for a few hours or a few days on a short job, or kept through a longer project.

Recycling Services of Florida "RSF" - Clearwater

3560 126th Ave N Clearwater FL 33762 USA

4.1/5(24 reviews)

Recycling Services of Florida (RSF) is located at 3560 126th Avenue North in Clearwater and reachable at (727) 573-9150. This third-generation family-owned company has operated its secured recovery facility in Florida for 25+ years, offering front-load and roll-off containers, stationary and self-contained compactors, bale-route pickups, and equipment rental for commercial and industrial clients. Call for a free waste audit.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Cardboard, Mixed paper, Shrink wrap, Plastic bottles, Glass, Food waste (self-contained compactor)

Services: Front-load container service · Roll-off container service · Stationary and self-contained compactor service · Bale route pickup · Equipment rental (augers, compactors, storage containers) · Free waste audit

Does RSF Clearwater offer a free waste audit for commercial accounts?

Yes. Call (727) 573-9150 to schedule a free waste audit at the Clearwater location at 3560 126th Avenue North.

Trademark Metals Recycling - Clearwater

2032 Gentry St Clearwater FL 33765 USA

4.4/5(103 reviews)

Trademark Metals Recycling - Clearwater is a scrap metal recycler based at 2032 Gentry Street in Clearwater, Florida.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Insulated wire, Stainless steel, Lead, Zinc, Steel, Iron, Pipe, Beams, Autos

Services: Scrap metal purchasing · Ferrous scrap buying · Non-ferrous scrap buying · End-of-life vehicle purchase · Household scrap recycling

Waste Pro - Central Pinellas Recycling

11880 34th St N Clearwater FL 33762 USA

5/5(5 reviews)

Central Pinellas Recycling, a division of Waste Pro, operates as a concrete recycling site in Clearwater, Florida. They accept various materials, including concrete, asphalt, and soil, which are processed for future construction projects.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Accepts: Concrete, Asphalt, Pavers, Roofing tile, Soil

Services: Concrete recycling · Material processing · Dumpster rental

What materials do you accept for free?

We accept concrete, asphalt, pavers, roof tile, and dirt free of charge.

Do I need to call ahead?

There is no need to call ahead during normal business hours.

Materials Accepted in Clearwater

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Clearwater include Roll-off Containers, Scrap Metal, Demolition, Commercial Recycling, Front Load Containers. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Clearwater, Florida

Clearwater runs its own residential recycling through the city Solid Waste/Recycling department, with a blue cart collected once a week under a "Simplify to 5" list. The city's 24-hour residential drop-off center is at the Clearwater Solid Waste Complex, 1701 N. Hercules Ave. Household chemicals go to Pinellas County, whose HHW North site sits behind the County Government Center at 29582 U.S. 19 N. and opens on select Saturdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clearwater take glass in the blue recycling cart?

Yes. The blue cart takes glass bottles and jars along with plastic bottles and jugs #1-7, aluminum and steel cans, empty aerosol cans, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, and cartons. Keep everything loose, clean, and dry, and leave out Styrofoam, plastic bags, and wraps.

Where is the Clearwater recycling drop-off center and when is it open?

The drop-off center is at the Clearwater Solid Waste Complex, 1701 N. Hercules Ave., Clearwater, FL 33765, and it is open 24 hours a day, every day. It is for residential use only and does not accept hazardous waste, electronics, tires, or garbage.

Where can Clearwater residents take household hazardous waste?

Take household hazardous waste to Pinellas County HHW North at 29582 U.S. 19 N., behind the Pinellas County Government Center south of Curlew Road, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on select Saturdays. The permanent center at 2855 109th Ave. N. in St. Petersburg is open Tuesday through Friday and the first and third Saturdays, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and both sites are free for Pinellas households with a government-issued ID.

How do I recycle cooking oil in Clearwater?

Drop it off by appointment, because Clearwater has no curbside oil pickup. Call Solid Waste at (727) 562-4920 between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, to schedule. Motor oil and other automotive fluids go to the county household hazardous waste sites instead.

Do I need to schedule a bulk pickup in Clearwater?

No. Put large items such as furniture and appliances at the curb on your regular collection day and crews collect them with your trash, recycling, and yard waste. Call ahead at (727) 562-4920 before setting out appliances or electronic equipment.

What does Clearwater refuse in the blue cart?

Clearwater refuses plastic bags, films, wraps, ropes, Christmas lights, fabric, shredded paper, scrap metal, tires, electronics, hazardous waste, and food scraps. Tissues, paper towels, and napkins also stay out of the mixed paper. The processor rejects contaminated loads.

Recycling tips for Clearwater

  • •HHW North on U.S. 19 N. opens 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on select Saturdays, and weather can move the dates.
  • •Bring a government-issued ID to either county HHW site, where staff scan it to verify Pinellas County residency.
  • •Box and cushion leaking chemical containers with crumpled newspaper, and stay in your vehicle at HHW North.
  • •Book the cooking oil drop-off by phone at (727) 562-4920, since the city takes oil by appointment only.
  • •Keep shredded paper out of the blue cart and put it in compost or the trash.

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