Recycling centers in Bossier City, Louisiana

The Barksdale Base Recycling Center is a drop-off recycling facility on Barksdale Air Force Base, located south of the commissary and open 24/7 for approved materials. The center accepts corrugated cardboard, white paper, phone books, magazines, wrapping paper, brown paper bags and mixed paper products in its dark brown containers, with separate containers for aluminum cans only. Plastic bottles, plastic jugs, plastic bags, shredded paper and glass bottles are not accepted and must be taken off-base for recycling. The base has 65 dark brown recycling containers throughout the installation; questions can be directed to 318-456-5293.

The Bossier City Public Works Department operates a municipal recycling and waste management facility at 3223 Old Shed Road, providing essential environmental services to residents of Bossier City, Louisiana. This city-operated facility serves as a central hub for recycling, household waste disposal, yard waste collection, and bulk item drop-off for Bossier City residents. The Public Works Recycling Center accepts common recyclables including cardboard, paper, plastics (#1 and #2), aluminum cans, tin cans, steel cans, and newspapers. They also provide electronics recycling (e-waste) services for computers, monitors, TVs, printers, and other electronic devices, along with appliance recycling for refrigerators, washers, dryers, and other large household appliances. The facility operates a yard waste program accepting grass clippings, leaves, branches, and brush from residential properties. As part of the Bossier City government services, the facility works in conjunction with solid waste management, providing residents with convenient access to recycling and disposal options. The Public Works Department also manages city infrastructure including street maintenance, drainage systems, mosquito control, and litter collection programs throughout Bossier City. Bossier City residents can dispose of bulk items and take advantage of special collection programs throughout the year. The facility supports the city's environmental goals by diverting waste from landfills and promoting sustainable waste management practices. For information on residential collection schedules, recycling guidelines, and accepted materials, residents can contact the Public Works office at (318) 741-8402 or visit the city website. Located just off Old Shed Road in south Bossier City, the facility provides easy access for residents throughout the area.

The Bossier City Recycling Center is a City of Bossier City Public Works facility located at 3301 Old Shed Road, accessible from Crowing Lane, Tinsley Boulevard, and the Old Minden Road extension between Highway 80 and Shed Road. The center accepts curbside-style recyclables as well as scrap metal, appliances, tires, and used motor oil. Most materials require basic preparation such as rinsing containers and flattening cardboard before drop-off.

The Solid Waste Drop-Off Station is located at 3223 Old Shed Road, between Tinsley Park and the Recycling Center. Visitors are advised to call ahead with any questions regarding items they intend to bring. The station does not accept hazardous materials; these must be taken to Shreveport Green by appointment only. Fees for dropping off waste vary based on residency and type of organization, with residents and churches inside city limits charged $5 for the first 400 pounds and $8 for each additional 400 pounds. Residents outside city limits pay $10 initially and $8 for additional weight, while commercial areas inside and outside city limits are charged $15 and $25 respectively for the first 400 pounds, with an $8 fee for each additional 400 pounds.

Southern Disposal & Recycling is a construction and demolition recycling yard in Bossier City that accepts concrete, asphalt, wood, and similar materials. It rents roll-off dumpsters in 20, 30, and 40-yard sizes for job sites. The yard also sells recycled products made from what it takes in: crushed concrete for construction, roads, and parking lots, plus wood chips for boiler fuel, wood fines for compost, and mulch for soil amendment.