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Recycling centers in New York
Browse 28 cities with recycling centers, scrap yards, and drop-off facilities across New York.
Cities with Recycling Centers in New York
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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1 center
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Brooklyn
1 center
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Buffalo
9 centers
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Depew
1 center
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Holbrook
1 center
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Huntington
1 center
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Jamesville
1 center
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Jersey City
1 center
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Larchmont
1 center
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Mount Vernon
2 centers
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Nanuet
1 center
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New Hyde Park
2 centers
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New Rochelle
1 center
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New York
16 centers
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New York City
69 centers
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Niagara Falls
2 centers
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Pelham Manor
1 center
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Rochester
5 centers
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Rome
1 center
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Schenectady
1 center
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South Salem
1 center
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Syracuse
1 center
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Utica
2 centers
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Valhalla
1 center
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Watertown
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West Babylon
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White Plains
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Yonkers
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Recycling resources
Guides, prices, and tools to help you recycle and get paid for scrap across New York.
How many recycling centers are in New York?
RecycleFind lists 127 recycling centers across 28 cities in New York. The most coverage is in New York City (69 centers), New York (16 centers), Buffalo (9 centers). Browse any city above to see facilities with hours, accepted materials, and directions.
What materials can I recycle in New York?
Centers listed in New York most commonly handle Commercial Clients, Drop-off, Residential Clients, Cardboard, Glass Bottles. 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 New York City, New York?
New York City has several of the New York centers that accept e-waste like computers, phones, and TVs. Open the New York City 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 New York, New York?
Scrap yards and recycling centers in New York 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 Buffalo, New York?
The strongest centers in Buffalo combine broad material acceptance, fair scrap prices, and convenient hours. Each Buffalo 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 New York have a bottle deposit program?
Yes, this state has a bottle deposit program where you can return eligible containers for cash refunds. Either way, local recycling centers and scrap yards in New York 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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