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Recycling centers in Dayton, Ohio
9 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.
Available Recycling Centers
Busy Bee Auto Parts & Towing
4309 Webster St
Busy Bee Auto Parts & Towing has served Dayton, Ohio for over 30 years with new, used, aftermarket, and recycled auto parts. It buys vehicles of all makes and models with immediate payment and towing, and offers an online parts search with nationwide parts locating.
Services: Auto parts sales · Vehicle purchasing · Towing services · Parts shipping · Online parts search
Accepts: Used vehicles of all makes and models, Junk cars, Recycled auto parts
What parts do you carry?
New, used, aftermarket, and recycled auto parts for all makes and models, searchable online by name, image, or VIN.
Do you buy vehicles?
Yes, we purchase used and junk vehicles of all makes and models. Fill out the sell-your-vehicle form to get started.
Cyrus Auto Parts
5518 W Third St
Cyrus Auto Parts buys junk and unwanted vehicles throughout the Dayton area including Xenia, with free towing included in cash offers. The yard purchases non-running, wrecked, and damaged cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs and pays on the spot at pickup.
Services: Junk car buying · Free towing · Same-day pickup available · Cash payment on pickup
Accepts: Junk cars, Trucks, Vans, SUVs, Motorcycles, Non-running vehicles, Wrecked vehicles
Does Cyrus Auto Parts serve Xenia, Ohio?
Yes. The company advertises junk car buying and free removal in Xenia and the greater Dayton area.
Dayton Metal Recycling
5251 Webster St Dayton OH 45414 USA
Dayton Metal Recycling at 5251 Webster Street has recycled metals and end-of-life electronics responsibly since 2014. The Dayton yard buys copper, aluminum, and other metals from the public and businesses.
Services: Scrap metal recycling · Electronics recycling
Accepts: Copper, Aluminum, Ferrous metals, Electronics, End-of-life electronics
What metals do you buy?
Copper, aluminum, and all manner of recyclable metals.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday 10 AM to 4:45 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM.
First Street Recycling
1321 E 1st St Dayton OH 45403 USA
River Rock Recycling
903 OH-201 Dayton OH 45404 USA
Royal Oak Recycling - Dayton
312 Mound St Dayton OH 45402 USA
Royal Oak Recycling - Dayton is the Dayton, Ohio facility (312 Mound Street) of Royal Oak Recycling, a full-service commercial recycler founded in 1935. The location operates as a drop-off hub serving businesses, waste haulers, independent recyclers, and the public, and accepts paper, cardboard, plastics, metal, and electronic waste such as computers and monitors. As a high-volume operation it pays a premium for non-ferrous metals, and the broader company also offers commercial pickup, document shredding, and recycling equipment.
Services: Scheduled commercial pickup · Paper and document recycling · Recycling consulting and waste audits · Material brokerage · Custom recycling program design
Accepts: Office paper, Corrugated cardboard (OCC), Plastic, Metal
What types of businesses does the Dayton Royal Oak Recycling location serve?
The Dayton branch at 312 Mound Street focuses on high-volume commercial clients — manufacturers, offices, and other businesses — looking to divert paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal from landfill. Call (937) 991-1211 for a custom recycling program.
Materials Accepted in Dayton
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Dayton include junk car buyer, Scrap Metal, Cardboard, auto parts, salvage. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton's neighborhoods reflect its manufacturing and aviation history, from the Great Miami River corridor to the city's dense network of older homes. The city collects a broad curbside mix that includes container glass, while Montgomery County's Moraine facilities handle many materials that should never enter a cart. Monthly scheduled bulk collection gives city households a separate route for oversized items.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can Dayton residents recycle curbside?
Dayton's curbside program accepts eligible paper and cardboard, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and specified plastic bottles, jugs, and tubs. Containers should be empty, and bags, tanglers, ceramics, and other unlisted materials should stay out.
Can glass go in Dayton's recycling cart?
Yes. Empty glass bottles and jars are accepted as container glass. Windows, mirrors, dishes, ceramics, and drinking glasses are different materials and do not belong in curbside recycling.
Where can I take recyclables or yard waste outside curbside service?
Montgomery County operates recycling and yard-waste drop-off options in Moraine. Check the county's current material guidance before visiting because yard waste and mixed recyclables use designated areas.
How do Dayton residents dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics?
Montgomery County provides household hazardous waste disposal in Moraine and offers free electronics recycling for residents under its program rules. Keep chemicals, batteries, televisions, and other electronics out of Dayton's curbside recycling cart.
How does bulk waste collection work in Dayton?
Dayton offers scheduled bulk-waste collection on a monthly cycle. Residents need to arrange service and follow the city's preparation rules rather than setting oversized items out with an ordinary cart without notice.
Dayton Recycling Tips
- •Recycle empty bottles, jugs, tubs, cans, paper, cardboard, and container glass only when they match Dayton's accepted list.
- •Keep plastic bags and cord-like items out of the recycling cart because they interfere with sorting equipment.
- •Use Montgomery County's Moraine drop-off for eligible yard waste or additional recyclable materials.
- •Take household chemicals and electronics to the county's designated Moraine programs instead of the curb.
- •Schedule monthly bulk service before setting out furniture or another oversized household item.
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