Springfield, Missouri
Learn Everything About Recycling in Springfield, MO
Recycle: convert waste into reusable material
Recycling is really important to help make the trash dump in Springfield last longer. Right now, the landfill is expected to stay usable for about 50 to 75 years. But if we all do our part and recycle, we can extend its life even more. There are four free recycling centers in Springfield where we can take things like paper and plastics for free. By recycling paper especially, we can save a lot of space in the landfill. By recycling, we can help make sure our Springfield landfill lasts longer and keep our community clean.
Where to recycle yard waste, plastic, glass, CRT monitors, cans and more in the Springfield Missouri and surrounding area.
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Where do I take it?
Recycling Old Computer Monitors
Old TVs and computer monitors can be taken to the Computer Recycling Center at 1434 N. National. Unfortunately you can't really sell old CRT monitors any more these days because flat panels have replaced them universally. TVs and CRT monitors may cost $20 or so to dispose of at the recycling center due to cost of disposing of the chemicals in them.
- As much as 4 pounds of lead can be found inside some CRT monitors, along with the highly toxic mineral cadmium as well as some arsenic. (source)
Where do I take it?
Disposing of Yard Waste
Yard Waste can be recycled at the YardWaste Recycling center. Yardwaste is defined as bulk or bagged grass clippings, leaves, garden and flowerbed vegetation, and shrub trimmings. Yardwaste is accepted at no charge from residences within the city limits of Springfield.
Where do I take it?
Where to Recycle Old Tires
Tires can be recycled at many businesses in Springfield. There is usually a disposal fee that you'll have to pay when you drop them off. We suggest calling a few tire stores in the area and asking if they can recycle your tires for you and at what charge.
- Tires can get recycled into many thing including hot melt asphalt, alternative fuel, truck bed liners and race track walls to name just a few.
Where do I take it?
Discarded Cell Phones
Local electronic stores have boxes near the doors where you can drop in your old cell phones for recycling. Make sure to properly wipe off all your data first though, because stories have sprung up nationwide about thiefs steeling personal data from recycled cell phones.
- If your phone is only a couple years old, you may be able to trade it in with your carrier and get cash.
