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Recycling centers in Kentucky
Browse 15 cities with recycling centers, scrap yards, and drop-off facilities across Kentucky.
Cities with Recycling Centers in Kentucky
Browse recycling facilities by city to find convenient locations near you. Each listing includes contact information, accepted materials, and operating hours.
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Fairdale
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Fort Wright
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Hebron
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Irvington
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Lexington
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Louisville
3 centers
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Mayfield
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Melbourne
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Nicholasville
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Russellville
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Shepherdsville
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Somerset
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West Liberty
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Wilder
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Recycling resources
Guides, prices, and tools to help you recycle and get paid for scrap across Kentucky.
How many recycling centers are in Kentucky?
RecycleFind lists 17 recycling centers across 15 cities in Kentucky. The most coverage is in Louisville (3 centers), Corbin (1 center), Fairdale (1 center). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.
What materials can I recycle in Kentucky?
Centers listed in Kentucky most commonly handle used auto parts, auto salvage, junk car buyer, u-pull-it, self-service junkyard. Acceptance varies by location, so open a specific listing to confirm what each facility takes. For prep tips and current values, see our material guides and the live scrap metal prices on RecycleFind.
Where can I recycle electronics in Louisville, Kentucky?
Louisville has several of the Kentucky centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the Louisville page above to see which facilities list electronics, then check our electronics recycling guide for what is accepted and how to wipe your data first. Many drop-off sites also take batteries and small appliances.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Corbin, Kentucky?
Scrap yards and recycling centers in Corbin typically buy metals such as aluminum, copper, steel, and brass. Call ahead to confirm accepted metals, and bring clean, sorted material plus ID for the best payout. Check current scrap metal prices on RecycleFind before you go so you know what your load is worth.
Best-rated recycling centers in Fairdale, Kentucky?
The strongest centers in Fairdale combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Fairdale listing above shows ratings, accepted materials, and contact details so you can compare facilities side by side and pick the closest one that takes what you need.
Does Kentucky have a bottle deposit program?
This state does not currently have a statewide bottle deposit program, but recycling bottles and cans is still valuable. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in Kentucky accept aluminum cans and many take glass and plastic bottles, so recycling them still reduces waste and can earn a small payout at metal facilities.
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