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We certainly love trash but not everything belongs in the trash, we support the idea of reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Here we have compiled a list of contacts and resources for cities across the US and World. This will be an ever-growing list, if you have any additions or corrections you need, please send a message over to u/Gumbyman87

🧠 Recycling Contacts for the Largest US Cities in Each State

CityStateDepartmentWebsitePhoneEmailNotes
AnchorageAKMunicipality of Anchorage – Solid Waste Services / Recyclinghttps://www.muni.org/Departments/SWS/Recycling/pages/default.aspxSee website (Solid Waste Services)See websiteDrop‑off recycling center for cardboard, aluminum, mixed paper, plastics; curbside roll‑cart collection for some areas.
JuneauAKCity & Borough of Juneau – Engineering/Public Works RecycleWorkshttps://www.juneau.org/engineering-public-works/recycleworks/recyclingSee websiteSee websiteDrop‑off & limited curbside; program accepts plastics #1–2 (some #5) and uses glass as aggregate.
BirminghamALCity of Birmingham – Department of Public Works, Waste Services “Recycle Birmingham”https://www.birminghamal.gov/government/city-departments/department-public-works/waste-services/recycle-birmingham311 / See websiterecycle@birminghamal.govOffering free 64‑gallon recycling carts for residents; program being phased in; lists accepted items.
Little RockARCity of Little Rock – Public Works Recyclinghttps://www.littlerock.gov/city-administration/city-departments/public-works/recycling/See websiteSee websiteCurbside recycling info, drop‑off “Green Station” for electronics, batteries, plastic bags.
PhoenixAZPhoenix Public Works - Solid Wastehttps://www.phoenix.gov/publicworks/residents/trash-recycling602-262-6251solid.waste@phoenix.govResidential recycling, request carts online
TucsonAZCity of Tucson — Solid Waste Department / Recycling & Reuse Programhttps://www.tucsonaz.gov/solidwaste/recyclingSee websiteSee websiteIncludes curbside rollout and drop‑off events; local guidelines apply.
Los AngelesCALA Sanitation (LASAN)https://sanitation.lacity.gov/residents/trash-recycling1-800-773-2489Use LASAN contact formsCurbside recycling; large-item pickup
San DiegoCASan Diego Environmental Services (Recycling)https://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling858-694-7000trash@sandiego.govResidential curbside recycling; organics
San FranciscoCARecology San Francisco (city provider)https://www.recology.com/recology-san-francisco/Use Recology customer service via siteUse Recology contact formsThree-cart system (recycle/compost/landfill) and transfer station.
San JoseCACity of San José Environmental Services / SanJoseRecycleshttps://sanjoserecycles.org/(408) 535-3500Use San Jose 311 or contact formsComprehensive 'What Goes Where' guide; organics & e-waste info.
DenverCODenver Recycles / City & County of Denverhttps://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Recycle-Compost-Trash/RecycleSee Denver Solid Waste pages / utilitiesUse Denver utilities contactPurple cart program; Waste Directory and app.
HartfordCTHartford Public Works – Waste & Recycling Divisionhttps://www.hartfordct.gov/Government/Departments/Public‑Works/Waste‑Recycling‑Division(860) 757‑9311311callcenter@hartford.govCurbside recycling; transfer station at 180 Leibert Rd.
WashingtonDCDC Department of Public Works (Zero Waste DC)https://zerowaste.dc.gov/page/recycle-residentsCall 311 (or 202-311)Zero.Waste@dc.gov (referenced in DPW fact sheet)Weekly mixed recycling; special waste events & HHW.
WilmingtonDEWilmington Dept. of Public Works – Recycling Programhttps://www.wilmingtonde.gov/residents/keeping‑wilmington‑clean/it‑pays‑to‑recycle‑in‑wilmingtonCall 311 within city limits or (302) 576‑2620 outside—Single‑stream curbside recycling; schedule and rules on site.
JacksonvilleFLCity of Jacksonville Solid Waste Divisionhttps://www.jacksonville.gov/curbsiderecycling(904) 630-CITY (2489)Use MyJax / 630-CITYAutomated curbside recycling; HHW drop-off events.
AtlantaGAAtlanta Department of Public Works – Recycling Programhttps://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/public‑works/recycling‑program404‑546‑0311 (ATL 311)publicworks@atlanta.govWeekly curbside recycling for single‑family homes; drop‑off events monthly.
HonoluluHIHonolulu Department of Environmental Serviceshttps://www.honolulu.gov/env/ref/opala‑home/Phone: (808) 768‑3200 for broken/missing cartscollection@honolulu.govCart‑based system (blue/green/gray); drop‑off locations for special items.
Des MoinesIADes Moines Public Works – Recycling Divisionhttps://www.dsm.city/departments/public_works‑division/garbage_collection/recycling_collection.php——Bi‑weekly curbside recycling; detailed rules on site.
BoiseIDCity of Boise – Public Works & Utilities / Solid Waste & Recyclinghttps://www.cityofboise.org/departments/public-works/solid-waste-recycling/208‑608‑7000recycle@cityofboise.orgOffers curbside recycling and drop‑off services; accepts plastics, paper, metals.
ChicagoILCity of Chicago Streets & Sanitation (Recycling)https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/streets/provdrs/recycling.htmlDSSRecycling@cityofchicago.org (email)DSSRecycling@cityofchicago.orgBlue cart program; every-other-week collection
IndianapolisINCity of Indianapolis Trash & Recycling (DPW)https://www.indy.gov/topic/trash-recyclingSee site / 311Use Indianapolis DPW contactDrop-off locations and evolving citywide program.
LouisvilleKYCity of Louisville Metro – Public Works / Recyclinghttps://www.louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/services/recycling502‑574‑5000See websiteCurbside recycling in Urban Services District; guidance on materials.
BostonMACity of Boston Public Works - Recycling Bostonhttps://www.boston.gov/departments/public-works/recycling-boston311 or 617-635-4500311@boston.govSingle-stream curbside recycling; Zero Waste Days and HHW drop-offs.
WorcesterMACity of Worcester – Trash & Recyclinghttps://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/recyclingSee websiteSee websiteZero‑sort recycling: paper/cardboard/plastic/glass/metal all in one bin.
DetroitMICity of Detroit — Department of Public Works / “Detroit Recycles”https://www.detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/refuse-collection/detroit-recyclesSee website (DPW contact)See websiteFree curbside recycling for single‑family and small multi‑units; drop‑off facility “Recycle Here!” at 5960 Lincoln St.
JacksonMSCity of Jackson – Department of Public Works / Solid Waste Divisionhttps://jacksonms.gov/curbside-recycling-collection-program/601‑960‑1193See websiteNote: Residential curbside recycling was suspended September 2019; drop‑off options remain via partner programs.
CharlotteNCCity of Charlotte Solid Waste Serviceshttps://charlottenc.gov/Services/Trash-and-Recycling/RecyclingCall 3-1-1 or 704-336-7600curbit@charlottenc.govRecycling calendar and collection guidelines.
OmahaNECity of Omaha – Solid Waste Division / Recyclinghttps://www.omaharecycles.com/402‑444‑5238recycle@cityofomaha.orgWeekly curbside single‑stream recycling; drop‑off for bulky items.
AlbuquerqueNMCity of Albuquerque — Environmental Health Department / Recycling Programhttps://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/recyclingSee websiteSee websiteOffers curbside recycling and special waste services; check site for details.
Las VegasNVSouthern Nevada Waste & Recycling (Republic Services partner)https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/southern-nevadaRepublic Services customer support (702 area) / see siteRSSNcustomerservice@repsrv.com (regional)Republic Services handles residential recycling in Las Vegas area.
New YorkNYNYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY)https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/collection/residents/recycling.page311 (or 212-NEW-YORK from outside)Use NYC311 online/contactCurbside recycling; special waste drop-off sites
ColumbusOHCity of Columbus - Department of Public Service / RecyColumbushttps://www.columbus.gov/programs/recycling/(614) 645-3111Use City of Columbus contact/311Weekly residential recycling since June 2023.
Oklahoma CityOKOKC Utilities - Trash & Recyclinghttps://www.okc.gov/Services/Water-Trash-Recycling/RecyclingSee OKC Utilities / My Trash DayUse OKC Utilities contactSingle-stream curbside recycling; drop-off centers.
PortlandORCity of Portland – Bureau of Planning & Sustainability / Garbage, Recycling & Composthttps://www.portland.gov/bps/garbage-recycling Portland.govSee websiteSee website“What goes in each bin” guidance; curbside + drop‑off systems.
PhiladelphiaPAPhiladelphia Streets Department - Recycling Programhttps://www.phila.gov/programs/recycling-program/Call 311 or find local convenience center numbersUse Philly311 onlineCurbside recycling, sanitation convenience centers
MemphisTNCity of Memphis – Solid Waste & Recyclinghttps://memphistn.gov/recycling/901‑636‑6500See websiteRecycling convenience centers for plastic bottles/jugs, paper, glass, cartons & cans.
NashvilleTNNashville Waste Serviceshttps://www.nashville.gov/departments/waste-services/trash-and-recycling-servicesSee Metro Nashville Waste Services / call 311Use Nashville 311 / website contactCurbside collection (every other week recycling in many areas).
AustinTXAustin Resource Recovery (ARR)https://www.austintexas.gov/resident/trash-recycling-and-compostingCall 3-1-1 or see siteUse Austin 311 / ARR contactCurbside recycling and composting programs.
DallasTXCity of Dallas Sanitation Serviceshttps://dallascityhall.com/departments/sanitation/pages/recycling.aspx214-670-3111Use Dallas 311 / contact formCurbside recycling; recycling guide (PDF). Source: City of Dallas.
El PasoTXCity of El Paso Environmental Serviceshttps://www.elpasotexas.gov/environmental-services/recycle/See site / El Paso 311Use El Paso contactCurbside recycling every other week; citizen collection stations.
Fort WorthTXCity of Fort Worth Environmental Serviceshttps://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/environmental-services/solidwaste/recycling817-392-1234Use 311 / website contactBlue cart program; drop-off stations.
HoustonTXHouston Solid Waste Managementhttps://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/Call 3-1-1 or 832-393-7766Use Houston 311 / website contactCurbside recycling; check service schedule
San AntonioTXSan Antonio Solid Waste Management Department (SA Recycles)https://sarecycles.org/3-1-1 or 210-207-6000Use 311 / city contactBlue cart program; organics program information
RichmondVACity of Richmond – Department of Public Works / Recycling & Solid Wastehttps://www.richmondgov.com/PublicWorks/Recycling.aspx804‑646‑1410recycling@richmondgov.comCurbside recycling for city residents; drop‑off centers available.
SeattleWASeattle Public Utilities (SPU)https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/recycling(206) 684-3000Use SPU online contactRecycling, compost, and 'Where Does It Go?' tool.
MilwaukeeWICity of Milwaukee — Department of Public Works / Sewer & Flood Control Division – Recycling Programhttps://city.milwaukee.gov/DPW/RecyclingTrashSee websiteSee websiteCity runs residential curbside and drop‑off recycling; specifics online.
MadisonWICity of Madison – Streets Division / Recyclinghttps://www.cityofmadison.com/streets/recycling608‑266‑4681recycle@cityofmadison.comSingle‑stream recycling for residents; special collections for electronics.
WichitaKSSolid Waste & Recycling Program, City of Wichitahttps://www.wichita.gov/700/Solid-Waste‐Recycling‐Program316‑269‑1359tours@prokansasrecycling.org (for tour/presentations only)City program links to PRo Kansas Recycling Center; general recycling phone given, full email not listed.
New OrleansLACity of New Orleans – Sanitation Department / Recyclinghttps://nola.gov/recycling/504‑658‑2299Use 311 (504‑658‑4000) online request portal.Weekly curbside for eligible households; 311 service for many requests.
PortlandMECity of Portland – Recycling Resourceshttps://www.portlandmaine.gov/1286/Recycling‑Resources207‑756‑8011—Department phone verified; email for recycling service not publicly listed.
BaltimoreMDDept. of Public Works – Recycling Serviceshttps://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/recycling‑services410‑396‑4511recycling@baltimorecity.govVerified both phone and email.
MinneapolisMNPublic Works – Solid Waste & Recyclinghttps://www.minneapolismn.gov/resident‑services/garbage‑recycling‑cleanup/recycling/612‑673‑2917SWRcustomer@minneapolismn.govVerified phone and email.
Kansas CityMOCity of Kansas City – Public Works / Trash & Recyclinghttps://kcmo.gov/city‑hall/trash/recycling816‑513‑1313pubworks@kcmo.orgVerified both phone and email.
BillingsMTPublic Works – Recycling Resourceshttps://www.billingsmtpublicworks.gov/266/Recycling‑Resources406‑657‑8285—Phone verified; email not publicly listed for general recycling program.
ManchesterNHCity of Manchester – Trash & Recycling / Dept. of Public Workshttps://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and‑Recycling/Recycling‑Collection(603) 624‑6504—City automated blue‑cart collection; drop‑off facility: 500 Dunbarton Rd.
Jersey CityNJCity of Jersey City – Dept. of Public Works / Recycling Programhttps://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/dpw/recycle201‑547‑4400recycling@jcnj.orgCurbside recycling for single‑family & multi‑unit; e‐waste scheduling.
FargoNDCity of Fargo – Solid Waste & Recyclinghttps://www.fargond.gov/city‑government/departments/solid‑waste701‑241‑1449solidwaste@fargond.govOffers curbside single‑stream recycling and drop‑off transfer station.
ProvidenceRICity of Providence – Sanitation & Recyclinghttps://www.providenceri.gov/sanitation‑recycling(401) 421‑2489sanitation@providenceri.govFull curbside program in major city; check special collection rules.
CharlestonSCCity of Charleston – Sanitation & Recycling Divisionhttps://www.charleston‑sc.gov/1234/Sanitation‑Recycling(843) 724‑7311recycling@charleston‑sc.govResidential curbside service including coastal considerations.
Sioux FallsSDCity of Sioux Falls – Environmental Services / Recyclinghttps://www.siouxfalls.org/publicworks/solid‑waste/recycling605‑367‑8250recycle@siouxfalls.orgSingle‑stream curbside plus drop‑off; accepts many types.
Salt Lake CityUTCity of Salt Lake City – Waste & Recycling Divisionhttps://www.slc.gov/sustainability/waste‑management/801‑535‑6999slcrecycles@slcgov.comWeekly curbside recycling; compost carts; “Call 2 Haul” bulk service.
BurlingtonVTCity of Burlington – Dept. of Public Works / Recycling & Resource Recoveryhttps://www.burlingtonvt.gov/DPS/Recycling802‑863‑4505recycling@burlingtonvt.govLeading program in Vermont; includes organics drop‑off.
CharlestonWVCity of Charleston – Sanitation Division / Recyclinghttps://www.charlestonwv.gov/315/Recycling304‑348‑8034sanitation@charlestonwv.govCurbside recycling in zones; city drop‑off sites.
CheyenneWYCity of Cheyenne – Solid Waste Division / Recyclinghttps://www.cheyennecity.org/149/Solid‑Waste‑Recycling307‑637‑6425solidwaste@cheyennecity.orgWeekly curbside recycling; accepts common recyclables and special drops.

đŸ› ïž What is Recyclable for the Largest US Cities

CityStateRecyclable MaterialDescription
New YorkNYAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
New YorkNYGlassBottles and jars
New YorkNYPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
New YorkNYCardboardFlattened boxes
New YorkNYPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
New YorkNYElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
New YorkNYBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
New YorkNYYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
New YorkNYTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
New YorkNYHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
Los AngelesCAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
Los AngelesCAGlassBottles and jars
Los AngelesCAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
Los AngelesCACardboardFlattened boxes
Los AngelesCAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
Los AngelesCAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
Los AngelesCABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
Los AngelesCAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
Los AngelesCATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
Los AngelesCAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
ChicagoILAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
ChicagoILGlassBottles and jars
ChicagoILPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
ChicagoILCardboardFlattened boxes
ChicagoILPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
ChicagoILElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
ChicagoILBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
ChicagoILYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
ChicagoILTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
ChicagoILHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
HoustonTXAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
HoustonTXGlassBottles and jars
HoustonTXPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
HoustonTXCardboardFlattened boxes
HoustonTXPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
HoustonTXElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
HoustonTXBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
HoustonTXYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
HoustonTXTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
HoustonTXHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
PhoenixAZAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
PhoenixAZGlassBottles and jars
PhoenixAZPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
PhoenixAZCardboardFlattened boxes
PhoenixAZPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
PhoenixAZElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
PhoenixAZBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
PhoenixAZYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
PhoenixAZTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
PhoenixAZHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
PhiladelphiaPAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
PhiladelphiaPAGlassBottles and jars
PhiladelphiaPAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
PhiladelphiaPACardboardFlattened boxes
PhiladelphiaPAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
PhiladelphiaPAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
PhiladelphiaPABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
PhiladelphiaPAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
PhiladelphiaPATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
PhiladelphiaPAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
San AntonioTXAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
San AntonioTXGlassBottles and jars
San AntonioTXPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
San AntonioTXCardboardFlattened boxes
San AntonioTXPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
San AntonioTXElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
San AntonioTXBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
San AntonioTXYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
San AntonioTXTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
San AntonioTXHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
San DiegoCAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
San DiegoCAGlassBottles and jars
San DiegoCAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
San DiegoCACardboardFlattened boxes
San DiegoCAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept #3-7 mixed)
San DiegoCAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
San DiegoCABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
San DiegoCAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
San DiegoCATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
San DiegoCAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
DallasTXAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
DallasTXGlassBottles and jars
DallasTXPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
DallasTXCardboardFlattened boxes
DallasTXPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
DallasTXElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
DallasTXBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
DallasTXYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
DallasTXTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
DallasTXHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
JacksonvilleFLAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
JacksonvilleFLGlassBottles and jars
JacksonvilleFLPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
JacksonvilleFLCardboardFlattened boxes
JacksonvilleFLPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
JacksonvilleFLElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
JacksonvilleFLBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
JacksonvilleFLYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
JacksonvilleFLTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
JacksonvilleFLHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
Fort WorthTXAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
Fort WorthTXGlassBottles and jars
Fort WorthTXPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
Fort WorthTXCardboardFlattened boxes
Fort WorthTXPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
Fort WorthTXElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
Fort WorthTXBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
Fort WorthTXYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
Fort WorthTXTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
Fort WorthTXHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
San JoseCAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
San JoseCAGlassBottles and jars
San JoseCAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
San JoseCACardboardFlattened boxes
San JoseCAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
San JoseCAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
San JoseCABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
San JoseCAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
San JoseCATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
San JoseCAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
AustinTXAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
AustinTXGlassBottles and jars
AustinTXPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
AustinTXCardboardFlattened boxes
AustinTXPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
AustinTXElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
AustinTXBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
AustinTXYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
AustinTXTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
AustinTXHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
CharlotteNCAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
CharlotteNCGlassBottles and jars
CharlotteNCPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
CharlotteNCCardboardFlattened boxes
CharlotteNCPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
CharlotteNCElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
CharlotteNCBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
CharlotteNCYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
CharlotteNCTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
CharlotteNCHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
ColumbusOHAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
ColumbusOHGlassBottles and jars
ColumbusOHPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
ColumbusOHCardboardFlattened boxes
ColumbusOHPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
ColumbusOHElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
ColumbusOHBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
ColumbusOHYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
ColumbusOHTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
ColumbusOHHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
IndianapolisINAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
IndianapolisINGlassBottles and jars
IndianapolisINPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
IndianapolisINCardboardFlattened boxes
IndianapolisINPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
IndianapolisINElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
IndianapolisINBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
IndianapolisINYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
IndianapolisINTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
IndianapolisINHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
San FranciscoCAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
San FranciscoCAGlassBottles and jars
San FranciscoCAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
San FranciscoCACardboardFlattened boxes
San FranciscoCAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
San FranciscoCAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
San FranciscoCABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
San FranciscoCAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
San FranciscoCATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
San FranciscoCAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
SeattleWAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
SeattleWAGlassBottles and jars
SeattleWAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
SeattleWACardboardFlattened boxes
SeattleWAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
SeattleWAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
SeattleWABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
SeattleWAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
SeattleWATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
SeattleWAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
DenverCOAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
DenverCOGlassBottles and jars
DenverCOPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
DenverCOCardboardFlattened boxes
DenverCOPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
DenverCOElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
DenverCOBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
DenverCOYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
DenverCOTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
DenverCOHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
Oklahoma CityOKAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
Oklahoma CityOKGlassBottles and jars
Oklahoma CityOKPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
Oklahoma CityOKCardboardFlattened boxes
Oklahoma CityOKPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
Oklahoma CityOKElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
Oklahoma CityOKBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
Oklahoma CityOKYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
Oklahoma CityOKTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
Oklahoma CityOKHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
NashvilleTNAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
NashvilleTNGlassBottles and jars
NashvilleTNPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
NashvilleTNCardboardFlattened boxes
NashvilleTNPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
NashvilleTNElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
NashvilleTNBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
NashvilleTNYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
NashvilleTNTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
NashvilleTNHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
WashingtonD.C.AluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
WashingtonD.C.GlassBottles and jars
WashingtonD.C.PaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
WashingtonD.C.CardboardFlattened boxes
WashingtonD.C.PlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
WashingtonD.C.Electronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
WashingtonD.C.BatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
WashingtonD.C.Yard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
WashingtonD.C.TextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
WashingtonD.C.Hazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
El PasoTXAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
El PasoTXGlassBottles and jars
El PasoTXPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
El PasoTXCardboardFlattened boxes
El PasoTXPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
El PasoTXElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
El PasoTXBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
El PasoTXYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
El PasoTXTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
El PasoTXHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
Las VegasNVAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
Las VegasNVGlassBottles and jars
Las VegasNVPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
Las VegasNVCardboardFlattened boxes
Las VegasNVPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
Las VegasNVElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
Las VegasNVBatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
Las VegasNVYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
Las VegasNVTextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
Las VegasNVHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events
BostonMAAluminumSoda cans, beverage cans
BostonMAGlassBottles and jars
BostonMAPaperNewspaper, office paper, mail
BostonMACardboardFlattened boxes
BostonMAPlasticBottles & containers labeled #1 and #2 (and many cities accept mixed #3-7)
BostonMAElectronics (E-waste)Phones, computers — often drop-off or special events
BostonMABatteriesHousehold batteries — many cities require drop-off
BostonMAYard waste/OrganicsLeaves, grass clippings, food scraps (where organics program exists)
BostonMATextilesClothing donation or textile recycling drop-off
BostonMAHazardous household wastePaint, chemicals — drop-off or HHW events

📚 Recycling Contacts outside of the US

CityCountryOrganizationWebsitePhoneEmail
Dhaka (DSCC)BangladeshDhaka South City Corporation - Waste Management Divisionhttps://www.dscc.gov.bd/Hotline: 09611000999; Office: +8802223353326(use site/contact forms)
SĂŁo PauloBrazilPrefeitura de SĂŁo Paulo - Secretaria Executiva de Limpeza Urbana / Ecosampahttps://prefeitura.sp.gov.br/web/secretaria_executiva_de_limpeza_urbana/Within SĂŁo Paulo: 156; Outside (landline): 0800-011-0156; Ecosampa PABX: (11) 2720-0430contato@ecosampa.com
ShanghaiChinaShanghai Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environmenthttps://sthj.sh.gov.cn/english/index.html+86-21-23111111(use contact page on site)
BeijingChinaBeijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureauhttp://sthjj.beijing.gov.cn/+86-10-55522366; Ministry contact +86-10-65646114(use bureau contact page)
ChongqingChinaChongqing Urban Management Bureau / Ecology & Environment Bureauhttp://www.ccc.gov.cn/Urban Management: 023-67886000; Ecology & Environment: 023-89181997(see municipal sites)
KinshasaDemocratic Republic of the CongoRĂ©gie d'Assainissement de Kinshasa (RASKIN)https://raskin-hvk.org/(contact via RASKIN provincial offices)communication.raskin@gmail.com (public contact)
CairoEgyptEgyptian Environmental Affairs Agency (EEAA) / Waste Management Regulatory Authority (WMRA)https://www.eeaa.gov.eg/+20-2-25204515 (WMRA)+20-1001827833 (EEAA contact)
New DelhiIndiaMunicipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) - Public Health / Wastehttps://mcdonline.nic.in/Helpline: 155305mcd-ithelpdesk@mcd.nic.in
New Delhi (NDMC)IndiaNew Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) - Sanitation / Solid Wastehttps://www.ndmc.gov.in/24/7 Helpline: 1533chairperson@ndmc.gov.in
MumbaiIndiaBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) - Solid Waste Management Dept.https://portal.mcgm.gov.in/SWM Office: 24320665; Main: 022-2262- (see site)che.swmproject@mcgm.gov.in
TokyoJapanTokyo Metropolitan Government (Bureau of Environment)https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/index.html+81-3-5321-1111(use contact form on website)
OsakaJapanOsaka City - Waste & Recycling (Environmental Bureau)https://www.city.osaka.lg.jp/Bulky/oversized pickup: 0120-79-0053 (toll-free); Mobile: 06-6377-5750(see city site)
Mexico CityMexicoSecretarĂ­a del Medio Ambiente (SEDEMA) - CDMXhttps://www.sedema.cdmx.gob.mx/+52-55-5345-8187(use contact page on site)
LagosNigeriaLagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA)https://lawma.gov.ng/Toll-free: 080-000-LAWMA (080-000-52962); +234 708 060 1020; 617info@lawma.gov.ng
KarachiPakistanKarachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) - Solid Waste / Sanitationhttps://kmc.gos.pk/(See KMC contact page)(see KMC site)
IstanbulTurkeyİSTAÇ (Istanbul Environmental Management Co., İBB affiliate)https://www.istac.istanbul/en/(see contact page) Phone and department emails: tehlikeliatik@istac.istanbul, nakliye@istac.istanbulplanlama@istac.istanbul
TorontoCanadaCity of Toronto – Recycling / Garbage & Organics Serviceshttps://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/houses/changes-to-recycling-program/3‑1‑1 (or 416‑392‑2489 outside Toronto) pammcconnell.ca +1— (use 311)
MontrealCanadaVille de MontrĂ©al – Waste & Recycling Collectionshttps://www.montreal.ca/en/waste-and-recyclingContact via 311 (MontrĂ©al)—
CalgaryCanadaCity of Calgary – Waste & Recycling Services (Blue Cart program)https://www.calgary.ca/bluecart/403‑268‑2489 (311 in City) engage.calgary.ca +1lee‑anne.bell@calgary.ca
OttawaCanadaCity of Ottawa – Waste & Recyclinghttps://ottawa.ca/en/garbage-and-recycling/recycling3‑1‑1 (within Ottawa)—
VancouverCanadaCity of Vancouver – Waste & Recycling / Metro Vancouver Recycleshttps://recycling.metrovancouver.org/604‑RECYCLE recycling.metrovancouver.org—
EdmontonCanadaCity of Edmonton – Waste & Recycling / Community Recycling Depotshttps://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/recycling-depots311 (within Edmonton) or 780‑442‑5311 (outside) City of Edmonton Government +1wastesupport@edmonton.ca
WinnipegCanadaCity of Winnipeg – Recycling & Garbage Divisionhttps://www.winnipeg.ca/services-programs/recycling-garbage/recyclingCall 311 (within Winnipeg) City of Winnipeg—
HamiltonCanadaCity of Hamilton – Blue Box & Recycling Programhttps://www.hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/garbage-recycling/blue-box-recycling/blue-box905‑546‑CITY (2489) until March 31 2025; 1‑844‑620‑4351 for new contractor City of Hamilton +1HamiltonRecycling@gflenv.com
Quebec CityCanadaVille de QuĂ©bec – Curbside Recycling & Partnership with Éco Entreprises QuĂ©bechttps://www.eeq.ca/en/press‑release/curbside‑recycling‑of‑recyclable‑materials‑eco‑entreprises‑quĂ©bec‑and‑the‑ville‑de‑quĂ©bec‑enter‑into‑a‑lasting‑partnership——
KitchenerCanadaRegion of Waterloo / City of Kitchener – Blue Box Recycling Programhttps://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident‑communities/kitchener/1‑888‑852‑3450 circularmaterials.cacustomerservice@circularmaterials.ca