Recycling centers in Lake Charles, Louisiana

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury operates two Residential Solid Waste Convenience Centers in Lake Charles and Sulphur, Louisiana, where residents can dispose of large waste items not suitable for regular trash bins and bring sorted recyclable items at no extra cost. The centers are open Thursday to Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, as well as on most parish holidays. Residents must present a valid driver's license to verify residency. Guidelines include no commercial or industrial waste, a limit of five tires per person per day, draining fluids from motors and tanks, and removing rims from tires. Recyclable items accepted include aluminum cans, steel cans, plastic bottles, newspapers, cardboard, and more, while items like asbestos siding, medical waste, and painted wood are not accepted. Visitors are encouraged to sort their recyclables properly and follow the guidelines for waste disposal.

EMR Lake Charles Southern Recycling is a local metal recycling center located at 901 N Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601. They accept a variety of materials including ferrous iron, steel, non-ferrous metals like aluminum, brass, copper, and more, as well as vehicles, appliances, auto batteries, and small electricals. However, they do not accept items such as asbestos, radioactive materials, PCBs, CFCs, or live ammunition. Customers need to provide valid state-issued photo ID for payment, and cash payments are available for most materials up to $300 per day per individual, with certain regulated items requiring payment via check. EMR Lake Charles also provides customer PPE for loan, assistance with unloading vehicles, customer toilets, and a drinks vending machine on-site. Additionally, they have specific instructions for selling regulated items in compliance with Louisiana State Law, including a 5-day hold on payments for certain materials. Other EMR locations nearby include Port Allen, Lafayette, and Liberty, offering similar services. For more information, visitors can contact EMR Metal Recycling via their contact form or read the FAQs on their website.

LA Scrap Metal Recycling's Lake Charles branch at 1225 North 1st Avenue brings the company's Gulf Coast metal recycling services to southwest Louisiana. The family-owned business, founded in 1988, offers marine recycling alongside industrial, commercial, demolition, and automotive recycling at this location. General public recycling is available. Reach the Lake Charles branch at (337) 439-5475.