Recycling centers in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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.

Metal Recycling Inc. has operated at 1793 Fim Blvd. in Fort Walton Beach since 1995 as a family-owned, licensed, and insured scrap metal processor. The facility accepts aluminum cans, iron, copper, steel, and brass, weighing materials by type and size and paying fair market value on the spot for walk-in customers or promptly for industrial accounts. Florida law requires purchases over $1,000 to be paid by check; those under $999 may be paid in cash. Customers must present a valid state-issued driver's license, state ID, or U.S. passport and be at least 18 years old to do business.

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.