Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Recycling centers in Fort Walton Beach

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Big Iron Environmental Inc

41 Hollywood Blvd NW Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 USA

4.2/5(46 reviews)

Big Iron Environmental, Inc. is a family-owned metal recycling company located in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, serving businesses and communities across Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. With over 30 years of experience, they offer valuable recycling solutions for various industries, including manufacturing, service centers, contractors, and demolition. Their services include next-day pick-ups, competitive scrap pricing, custom equipment, and containers. Visitors can contact them at info@bigironinc.com for recycling solutions. Additionally, the company emphasizes personalized customer service, knowledgeable staff, and a focus on meeting the specific needs of each client.

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

Accepts: Ferrous metal, Non-ferrous metal, Industrial scrap, Manufacturing scrap, Demolition metal

Services: Scrap metal buying · Commercial metal recycling · Next-day pickup · Roll-off containers · Demolition scrap services · Account-based customer service

Metal Recycling - Fort Walton Beach

1793 F I M Blvd Fort Walton Beach FL 32547 USA

4.8/5(68 reviews)

Metal Recycling Inc. has operated in the Fort Walton Beach area since 1995, focusing on scrap metal processing. They offer personalized services and a family-centered atmosphere for customers looking to recycle metals.

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

Accepts: Aluminum cans, Iron, Copper, Steel, Brass

Services: Scrap metal purchasing · Commercial services

What are your office hours?

Monday to Friday: 8 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.

What forms of identification do I need to bring?

You must have a state issued driver's license, state issued ID card, or U.S. Passport and be at least 18 years old.

Okaloosa County Recycling

84 Ready Ave NW Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 USA

5/5(9 reviews)

South Okaloosa County and North Okaloosa County offer drop-off locations for household recyclables at the Transfer Station on 630 Transit Way in Fort Walton Beach and 1415 Charlie Day Rd. in Baker, respectively. Accepted materials include items like paper, cardboard, glass, and metal, while contaminants such as plastic bags, tanglers, yard waste, and household garbage should be avoided. Additionally, unwanted electronics, paint, oil, gas, antifreeze, pesticides, fluorescent lamps, and rechargeable batteries can be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste collection facility on 84 Ready Ave. Operating hours vary, so it's advisable to check ahead. For those interested in composting yard or organic waste, DIY compost bins can be made using various containers, with options available for purchase at the Household Hazardous Waste drop-off location. Businesses seeking recycling options should consult with their commercial trash collector, while residents can access a map of franchised waste collection areas in Okaloosa County for garbage and recyclables. For further details or inquiries, visitors can contact the Recycling Coordinator, Jim Reece, at 80 Ready Avenue in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, via phone at (850) 651-7394 or email at jreece@myokaloosa.com.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Household recyclables, Cardboard, Paper, Plastic, Metal cans, Glass

Services: Recycling drop-off · Household hazardous waste referral · Curbside recycling information

Materials Accepted in Fort Walton Beach

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Fort Walton Beach include scrap metal, commercial recycling, Fort Walton Beach, demolition scrap, Aluminum cans. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

Recycling in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

The City of Fort Walton Beach Sanitation Division collects garbage, recycling, and yard waste at the curb. Each household gets two 95-gallon city carts, one for garbage and one with a yellow lid for recycling. Garbage goes out twice a week and yard waste once a week. The Sanitation office is at 7 Hollywood Boulevard NW and answers at 850-833-9655.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fort Walton Beach FL have curbside recycling?

Yes. The city gives every household a 95-gallon recycling cart with a yellow lid. Call Sanitation at 850-833-9655 for your recycling day.

What can I recycle in Fort Walton Beach FL?

The cart takes paper, paper and plastic to-go cups, food and beverage cans, flattened cardboard and paperboard boxes, glass bottles and containers, and plastic bottles and containers. Place items loose in the cart, not bagged, and rinse off food residue. Plastic bags and film, Styrofoam, food waste, electronics, batteries, textiles, furniture, and yard trimmings stay out.

What day is trash pickup in Fort Walton Beach FL?

Garbage goes out twice a week. Monday customers get garbage pickup on Monday and Thursday, and Tuesday customers on Tuesday and Friday. Yard waste is collected once a week, and the city posts PDF maps of garbage and yard waste days on its Sanitation page.

How do I get rid of bulky items in Fort Walton Beach FL?

Call Sanitation at 850-833-9655 before 3 pm Thursday to book a Friday pickup for furniture or large appliances. Set the items at the curb Thursday evening, at least four feet from your carts. Each household gets four cubic yards per month, and anything over that limit carries a charge.

When do I put my trash cart out in Fort Walton Beach FL?

Set carts and yard waste at the curb after 7 pm the evening before collection; crews finish by 7 pm on collection day. Keep carts within three feet of the curb with handles facing the home, and at least four feet from other carts, mailboxes, and obstructions. Bag household garbage, and keep paint, motor oil, household chemicals, and electronics out of the carts.

What are the Fort Walton Beach Sanitation office hours?

The office at 7 Hollywood Boulevard NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm and Friday from 7:00 am to 1:30 pm. Call 850-833-9655 to report a damaged, lost, or stolen cart; the city repairs or replaces it free of charge.

Recycling tips for Fort Walton Beach

  • •Do not bag recyclables. Place them loose in the yellow-lid cart.
  • •Small appliances and small furniture that fit inside the garbage cart go in the cart, not beside it.
  • •No residential collection on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.
  • •Yard waste skips Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Veterans Day, and the day after Thanksgiving, even though garbage runs.
  • •Empty and wash a damaged cart and leave it at the curb for repair or replacement.

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