New York recycling directory
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594 Scholes St Brooklyn NY 11237 USA
Allocco Recycling's 594 Scholes Street facility in New York City operates as a high-capacity fill material transfer station and aggregate processing site on New York Harbor. The Bushwick-area location accepts soil, concrete, asphalt, and oversized construction debris via truck, with certified truck scales, manifest logging, and agency-compliant documentation. Processed aggregates meet DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications and are available for regional delivery by truck or barge. Commercial scrap metal recycling is also available on-site.
Services: Fill material transfer station · Aggregate recycling and processing · Scrap metal recycling · Truck inbound receiving with certified scale · Aggregate delivery (truck and barge)
Accepts: Soil / clean fill, Concrete, Asphalt, Oversized construction debris, Commercial and industrial scrap metal
Does the Scholes Street facility accept material by barge?
The facility has marine access on New York Harbor and supports both truck and barge inbound material receipt, with manifest logging and weight documentation at intake.
540 Kingsland Ave Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
Allocco Recycling at 540 Kingsland Avenue in New York City's Greenpoint neighborhood handles commercial and infrastructure-scale aggregate recycling and material transfer. The Kingsland Avenue location receives concrete, soil, and construction debris, processes it through crushing and screening systems, and produces specification-grade recycled aggregate meeting DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO standards. The site also offers commercial scrap metal recycling integrated into demolition and material recovery workflows, with outbound delivery across the NYC Tri-State region.
Services: Aggregate recycling and processing · Fill material transfer station · Scrap metal recycling · Crushing and screening · Lab-certified aggregate testing
Accepts: Concrete, Soil / clean fill, Asphalt, Construction and demolition debris, Commercial and industrial scrap metal
What aggregate specifications does the Kingsland Avenue facility produce?
Processed aggregates are lab-tested and certified to meet DOT, ASTM, and AASHTO specifications, with batch certification documentation available for infrastructure and municipal projects.
4801 2nd Ave Unit D Brooklyn NY 11232 USA
34-31 38th St Astoria NY 11101 USA
543 Smith St Brooklyn NY 11231 USA
151 Anthony St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
City Recycling Corp, situated at 151 Anthony St in Brooklyn, NY, is a prominent scrap metal buyer in the New York City area. They specialize in purchasing various ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, aluminum, and steel. Serving commercial and industrial clients, City Recycling Corp offers competitive pricing and efficient service for metal recycling in Brooklyn and the surrounding boroughs.
123 Varick Ave Brooklyn NY 11237 USA
Cooper Recycling at 123 Varick Avenue in Brooklyn serves corporate clients, general contractors, and building owners with C&D debris processing backed by RCI certification, the only facility in New York State with that credential, which qualifies projects for up to three LEED v4 points. Women-owned and MWBE certified, Cooper has diverted construction waste from NYC landfills since 1986. Equipment recovers up to 95% of incoming material; the facility runs 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday.
Services: Construction and demolition debris recycling · LEED v4 point qualification (up to 3 points via RCI certification) · LEED reporting per load and job site · Corporate and contractor waste management planning · Ferrous and non-ferrous metal recovery
Accepts: Concrete and brick, Masonry (stone, porcelain, tile, ceramic), Wood, Drywall/gypsum wallboard, Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), Plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC), Paper and corrugated cardboard, Construction and demolition fines
Can Cooper Recycling on Varick Avenue help my project earn LEED credits?
Yes. Cooper Recycling holds RCI certification — the only facility in New York State with this credential — making it eligible to provide documentation supporting up to three LEED v4 points. LEED reports are available per load and per job site.
222 Maspeth Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 USA
Cooper Tank Recycling at 222 Maspeth Avenue in Brooklyn operates New York City's largest construction and demolition debris facility, processing up to 2,000 tons of C&D material per day across more than one mile of conveyor belts and 100-plus pieces of machinery. The four-scale inbound/outbound system keeps truck turnaround under 10 minutes. Women-owned and family-operated since 1986, the facility holds MWBE and RCI certifications and offers LEED reporting per load. Open 24 hours, Monday through Saturday.
Services: Construction and demolition debris recycling · Four-scale truck intake (2 inbound, 2 outbound) · LEED reporting per load and job site · Scrap metal separation via magnets and eddy currents · Plastic sorting by grade (HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC)
Accepts: Concrete and brick, Masonry (stone, porcelain, tile, ceramic), Wood, Drywall/gypsum wallboard, Scrap metal (ferrous and non-ferrous), Plastic (HDPE, LDPE, PET, PVC), Paper and corrugated cardboard, Construction and demolition fines
How long does truck drop-off take at the Maspeth Avenue facility?
Cooper Tank Recycling's four-scale operation is designed to get trucks in and out in under 10 minutes, regardless of how busy the facility is.
2994 Cropsey Ave Brooklyn NY 11214 USA
1481 Troy Ave Brooklyn NY 11203 USA
5313 97th Pl Corona NY 11368 USA
3 Railroad Pl Maspeth NY 11378 USA
Empire State Cardboard & Paper Recycling specializes in recycling cardboard and paper and has processed recovered fiber since 1999. The company works with both recyclers dropping off material and buyers of recycled stock, and can advise new customers on which grades of paper and cardboard it accepts. Most incoming material is sorted and baled for reuse rather than sent to landfill. Contact the company for accepted grades, current buy prices, and drop-off details.
96 Lombardy St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
3695 76th St Jackson Heights NY 11372 USA
29-55 Hunters Point Ave Long Island City NY 11101 USA
216 Manida St Bronx NY 10474 USA
1641 Richmond Ter Staten Island NY 10310 USA
J&J Recycling is a Staten Island scrap yard that buys most types of scrap metal and junk cars. The yard pays cash on the spot at competitive prices. Military members receive free certified weight tickets.
Services: Scrap metal buying with cash payment on the spot · Junk car removal and purchase · Free certified weight tickets for military members
Accepts: Copper pipes and wire, Steel beams, rebar, and engines, Aluminum window frames, rims, gutters, and siding, Brass plumbing fixtures, instruments, and piping, Light iron including appliances, sheet metal, and metal furniture, Junk cars
What types of scrap metal does J&J Recycling accept?
They accept copper, steel, aluminum, brass, light iron, and junk cars. Examples include copper pipes and wire, steel beams and engines, aluminum rims and siding, brass fixtures, and appliances or sheet metal.
How does payment work?
J&J pays cash on the spot at competitive prices when you bring scrap metal or a junk car.
329 Bryant Ave Bronx NY 10474 USA
15035 Liberty Ave Jamaica NY 11433 USA
NYC Auto & Scrap Metal Recycling is a Queens-based family business buying junk cars, trucks, vans, and buses across all NYC boroughs and Long Island with free same-day towing and instant cash payment. No title is required for vehicles over eight years old.
Services: Cash for junk cars · Free towing and pickup · Same-day service · Scrap vehicle recycling
Accepts: Junk cars, Trucks, Vans, Buses, Non-running vehicles
Do you pick up junk cars for free?
Yes. Free same-day towing is included with junk car purchases.
Can I sell without a title?
No title is necessary for cars over eight years old.
120 Hausman St Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
126- 17 20th Ave College Point NY 11356 USA
16-60 Decatur St Ridgewood NY 11385 USA
17021 Douglas Ave Jamaica NY 11433 USA
Full-service scrap metal recycler buying ferrous and non-ferrous metals. May accept appliances and autos per rules; confirm documentation and hours.
374 Greenpoint Ave Brooklyn NY 11222 USA
850 Edgewater Rd Bronx NY 10474 USA
Sims Metal's Bronx yard at 850 Edgewater Road purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap from the public and businesses with truck and roll-off container services, barge loading, and junk car buying with valid titles. The yard accepts appliances, aluminum, copper, steel, and general metal scrap.
Services: Scrap metal purchasing · Roll-off containers · Junk car buying · Barge loading
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Appliances, Junk vehicles, Aluminum cans
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is necessary for public drop-off.
What ID is required?
Valid government-issued photo ID is required to sell scrap metal.
30-27 Greenpoint Ave Long Island City NY 11101 USA
Sims Metal's Long Island City yard at 30-27 Greenpoint Ave buys ferrous and non-ferrous scrap with shearing, barge loading, and customized scrap management programs. The Queens yard serves the public and businesses Monday through Friday 6 AM to 6 PM and Saturday until 2 PM.
Services: Scrap metal purchasing · Custom scrap management · Roll-off containers · Junk car buying · Barge loading
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Copper, Aluminum, Appliances, Junk vehicles, Construction scrap
Do I need an appointment at Sims LIC?
No appointment is necessary for public drop-off.
What ID is required?
Valid government-issued photo ID is required to sell scrap metal.
472 2nd Ave Brooklyn NY 11232 USA
Material Recovery Facility processing curbside recyclables (paper, metal, glass, plastic) for NYC. Offers education resources and guidelines on preparation and contamination.
340 Maspeth Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 USA
TNT Scrap Metal operates a ferrous and non-ferrous scrap yard at 340 Maspeth Avenue in Brooklyn. The yard has served the Brooklyn area since 2006 and pays cash for scrap based on daily market prices and material condition. It buys from individuals, construction sites, businesses, industry, and government accounts.
Services: Cash scrap metal buying · Roll-off container service · Trailer service · Barge service · Recycling containers for businesses and construction sites
Accepts: Steel, Copper, Brass, Aluminum, Stainless steel, Wire, Lead, Zinc
How do I get a scrap metal price quote?
Text photos and descriptions of your metal to (718) 366-4017. You can also request a quote through the website.
Does TNT Scrap buy catalytic converters?
No. The yard explicitly does not buy catalytic converters.
1311 Taylor Ave Bronx NY 10472 USA
Bottle-and-can redemption center for NY deposit containers. Fast counting and refunds; hours vary by location, confirm before visiting.
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in New York City include Commercial Clients, Drop-off, Residential Clients, Glass Bottles, Aluminum Cans. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
New York City runs one of the largest municipal recycling programs in the country through the Department of Sanitation (DSNY), serving all five boroughs. The city uses a two-stream curbside system: metal, glass, plastic, and cartons go together (the blue bin), while mixed paper and cardboard are kept separate (the green bin). As of 2025, curbside composting is mandatory citywide, so food scraps and yard waste must also be separated from trash. Because most residents live in apartment buildings, set-out rules, clear-bag requirements, and building enrollment programs shape how recycling actually works here.
Yes, but only glass bottles and jars, which go in your metal, glass, plastic, and cartons recycling (the blue bin). DSNY does not accept drinking glasses, eyeglasses, glass furniture, mirrors, windows, or light bulbs, all of which should go in the trash. Tape up large glass and double-bag broken glass so collection crews are not injured.
The blue bin holds metal, glass, plastic, and cartons together: all metal (cans, foil, empty aerosol cans, wire hangers, pots and pans), glass bottles and jars, rigid plastics regardless of the recycling number, and beverage or food cartons. The green bin is for mixed paper and cardboard only. Importantly, DSNY says cartons like milk and juice boxes go with metal, glass, and plastic, not with your paper.
No. Plastic bags, bubble wrap, plastic mailing envelopes, foam products (Styrofoam and packing peanuts), and candy or snack wrappers are not accepted in NYC curbside recycling and should go in the trash. DSNY only accepts rigid plastics that hold their shape. Many grocery and drug stores in the city offer separate plastic bag and film drop-off bins.
It is illegal in New York to throw covered electronics in the trash or curbside recycling, so you cannot put a TV, computer, or monitor out with your regular bins. Under the NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, manufacturers must provide free take-back, and DSNY lists e-waste drop-off sites and events across the city. Apartment buildings with 10 or more units can enroll in the free ecycleNYC program for pickup.
Appliances that cool or chill, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers, contain CFC or Freon refrigerant that DSNY must remove before collection. You schedule free curbside CFC removal, and once a DSNY worker tags the unit with a sticker you leave it at the curb for pickup. Newer units marked with a yellow-triangle flame sticker (R600a or R32 refrigerant) cannot be collected by DSNY, so contact the manufacturer or a private carter.
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