Riverton, Wyoming

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Federal Auto Recycling

605 South Federal Boulevard, Riverton, WY 82501

3.4/5(10 reviews)

Federal Auto Recycling is a family-owned scrap and recycling facility at 605 S Federal Blvd in Riverton, Wyoming, in continuous operation since 1953. Currently owned and operated by Breck and Shanda Skaggs, the facility serves both individual and commercial clients and pays competitive prices for recyclable materials. The business claims the largest salvage inventory in Wyoming and also provides roll-off container rentals.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Scrap metal

Services: Scrap metal recycling · Roll-off container rentals · Commercial recycling · Residential recycling

When is Federal Auto Recycling open?

Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with a lunch break from 12 PM to 1 PM. Closed on weekends.

How long has Federal Auto Recycling been in business?

The facility has been family owned and operated since 1953.

Recycling Drop-Off @ Riverton Bale Station

542 Smith Rd Riverton WY 82501 USA

4.5/5(17 reviews)

The Riverton Bale Station accepts recyclables from residents in Riverton, Lander, and Dubois. Accepted materials include #1 and #2 bottle-form plastics, paper products, corrugated cardboard, tin cans, aluminum beverage cans, and scrap iron. The site also takes used motor oil and antifreeze in collection tanks, lead acid batteries, latex paint, and green waste (no fee). Plastics #3–7 and items such as bags, Styrofoam, and clamshells are not accepted.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: #1 plastics in bottle form (water/pop bottles, vegetable oil), #2 plastics in bottle form (milk jugs, bleach, laundry detergent, motor oil, antifreeze), Magazines, catalogs, phone books, White, office, and colored paper (no neon), Shredded paper, Fiberboard (cereal boxes), Corrugated cardboard (flattened), Tin cans (labels okay, cat food cans, pie plates, tin foil), Aluminum beverage cans, Scrap iron, Tree branches, yard waste, grass clippings, leaves (green waste), Used antifreeze (in collection tank), Used motor oil (in collection tank), Lead acid batteries, Latex paint

Services: Recycling drop-off · Green waste drop-off (no fee, must cross scale) · Used motor oil collection · Used antifreeze collection · Scrap iron drop-off

Which plastics are accepted?

Only #1 and #2 plastics in bottle form are accepted. As of January 1, 2017, plastics #3 through #7 are no longer accepted. Bags, films, Styrofoam, and clamshells are not accepted regardless of number.

How should I prepare my recyclables?

Rinse plastics and sort them by number into the proper bins. Flatten corrugated cardboard. Empty all bags into the recycling bins — do not toss bags in with the recyclables.

Riverton Landfill

743 Sand Draw Road, Riverton, WY 82501

5/5(2 reviews)

Location: 329 North Smith Road, Riverton, Wyoming 82501. Contact Information: District Office Phone. Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed on various holidays. Wastes Accepted: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Recycling, Electronic Waste (E-Waste), and small quantities of Construction and Demolition (C&D). Disposal Fees: MSW and C&D disposal fee is $0.04 per pound. Recycling is free. Accepted Recycling Materials: Plastics (clear bottles, milk jugs), Paper Products (mixed papers, shredded papers, corrugated cardboard), Metals (tin cans, aluminum beverage cans), Electronic Waste, Green Waste (leaves, lawn clippings, branches). Not Accepted: Chemical containers, medication pill bottles, films, wraps, tarps, bags, Styrofoam, toys, pools, etc. Other Acceptable Items: Used anti-freeze, motor oil, lead acid batteries, paint. Green waste collection service is available by appointment.

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Materials Accepted in Riverton

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Riverton include scrap metal, auto recycling, roll-off containers, family owned, commercial recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Riverton, Wyoming

The City of Riverton Sanitation Department collects trash in city-supplied containers and hauls it to the Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District's Riverton Baler near East Park Avenue and Smith Road, or to the Sand Draw landfill about 10 miles southeast of town. Curbside recycling is a sign-up program through Public Works at 307-856-3687. The Baler at 329 North Smith Road takes sorted recycling free, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Riverton WY have curbside recycling?

Yes, for residents who sign up through Public Works at 307-856-3687. You sort it yourself, one bin of up to 18 gallons per material: #1 plastic bottles, #2 plastic bottles, aluminum, tin or steel cans, and corrugated cardboard cut smaller than 3 feet by 3 feet. All other plastics, including squeeze bottles, zip bags, straws, and takeout containers, go in the trash.

Where is the Riverton recycling drop-off?

The Riverton Baler (Bale Station), run by the Fremont County Solid Waste Disposal District at 329 North Smith Road. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and recycling is free. Take everything out of plastic bags, rinse it, and sort it into the right bins: #1 clear bottles, #2 bottles, mixed paper, bagged white shredded paper, flattened cardboard, tin cans, and aluminum cans. Scrap iron goes on the scrap iron pile.

How do I get rid of yard waste in Riverton?

The city collects organic yard waste in designated containers from April until mid-November. Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, and wood under 3 inches in diameter qualify. Set containers out by 7:00 AM on collection day. The city's Yard Waste Facility reopens each spring and runs Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call Public Works at 307-856-3687 with questions.

Where do I take old electronics and appliances in Riverton?

Take electronics to the designated e-waste area at the Riverton Baler, 329 North Smith Road, where there is no fee. The Fremont County district lists appliances, scrap metal, standard recyclables, electronics, and latex paint as always free at the Riverton Transfer Station on that same Smith Road site. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much does it cost to dump trash at the Riverton Baler?

Household trash and small construction and demolition loads cost $0.04 per pound. Cars and pickups pay a $5.00 minimum for up to 200 pounds, plus $0.04 per pound past 200. Recycling, e-waste, and latex paint cost nothing. The district office number is 307-332-7040.

Recycling tips for Riverton

•Riverton recycling is sorted by material, not single-stream. Keep each type in its own bin and pull everything out of plastic bags.
•The Baler refuses chemical containers, pill bottles, plastic film and tarps, Styrofoam, and plastic toys like sleds.
•Drop leftover latex paint at 329 North Smith Road for free instead of paying by the pound to dump it as trash.
•The city posts sanitation, yard waste, and holiday schedule changes on its 2026 calendar at rivertonwy.gov and on cable Channel 191.
•The Fremont County district runs free household hazardous waste drop-off days at the Riverton Transfer Station, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Recycling centers near Riverton

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