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Recycling

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1. How can I recycle commercial/residential building materials and home improvement supplies?

Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts these materials, 2410 S. Scenic Avenue. Call 417-829-4001 with questions.

2. How can I recycle/dispose of old tires?

Several options are available. The Landfill accepts tires cut into thirds (the tread and two side
walls). Tires may also be cut into 3 pieces like a pie or cut in half on the circumference (cut like a
bagel). Shredded or chipped tires are also accepted. Several local retailers accept used tires.
Please call first. fees apply
• G.L. Moore Tire Pros & Automotive, 2253 E. Olive Ct., 869-2561
• Big O Tires: 2020 N. Glenstone Ave., 831-1540
• Mitchem Tire & Wheel, 3100 S. Campbell, 882-3100 and 307 E. Kearney, 869-7394.
• R&B Tire Pros, 1811 W. Republic Road, 889-5945.
• Smart Buy Tire, 1045 S. Campbell, 831-3589.
• Well’s Tire & Auto, 1612 W. Division, 862-4962.
• Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service, 5210 W. State Hwy. 266, 866-0809.

3. How can I recycle used motor oil?

Please do not put in trash. Put waste oil in clean containers only (use original containers or milk
jugs). Do not use bleach bottles or bottles that have contained chemicals other than motor oil.

• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center: Call for appointment): 864-2000
• AutoZone - all Springfield locations
• Import Car Service, 1901 S. Stewart, 881-0101.
• Mister HotShine Lube Express, all Springfield locations.
• Kwik Kar Automotive, 4112 S. Kansas Expwy., 887-5945.
• O’Reilly Auto Parts (oil and filters), all Springfield locations.
• R&B Tire Pros, 1811 W. Republic Road, 889-5945.
• Wal Mart Super Center: (5 gallon limit)1923 E. Kearney, 865-4575. 2021 E. Independence, 886-8654, 2825 N. Kansas Expwy., 865-9721.

4. How can I recycle aluminum?

Aluminum (rinse/crush)

• All Metal Recycling - 3340 W. Division 862-0011
• Bob’s Scrap Metal - 3241 W. Division 869-6633
• City of Spring?eld Recycling Centers 864-1904
• Commercial Metals Co. - 634 E. Phelps 862-0548
• Computer Recycling Center - 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available –
fees may apply)
• Curbside (call your waste hauler)
• Greenway Recycling - Fordland, MO 767-4390
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore -(cans, scrap, aluminum) 829-4001
• Marck Recycling Services - 225 S. Walnut, Republic, MO 732-9253
• McCoy Iron & Metal - 321 N. Fort 866-3707
• New American Recycling - (cans only) 357 N. Fort 862-9995
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks - 949 E. Primrose 875-3505. (Aluminum can tabs only – call for details.)
• S&S Recycling LLC - 8930 1st Rd, Mountain Grove 926-3360; 22395 Route 66, Lebanon 588-3555.
• Springfield Iron & Metal - 1323 W. Locust 869-7373
• Humane Society of Southwest MO - (cans only) 3161 W. Norton Rd 833-2526
• Waste Corp. of MO - (residential/commercial svcs) 2120 W. Bennett 831-3195

5. How can I recycle antifreeze?

• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center - (call for appointment) 864-2000
• Mister HotShine Lube Express - all Springfield locations
• Kwik Kar Automotive - 4112 S. Kansas Exp. 887-5945
• R&B Tire Pros - 1811 W. Republic Rd. 889-5945.

6. How can I recycle appliances?

• All Metal Recycling - 3340 W. Division 862-0011
• Bob’s Scrap Metal - 3241 W. Division 869-6633
• C & C Appliances - (including air conditioners) 1101 S. Scenic 865-3296
• Commercial Metals Co. - (no TVs or microwaves) 634 E. Phelps 862-0548
• Computer Recycling Center - (No Freon) 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available fees may apply).
• Freedom Appliance Outlet - 521 W. Kearney 862-8585
• Habitat for Humanity - (no TV’s) 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001 (working/non-working large appliances)
• McCoy Iron & Metal - (no TVs) 321 N. Fort 866-3707
• MO Council of the Blind - (working appliances) 2713 N. Kansas Expwy. (call first) 831-7600
• S&S Recycling LLC (no microwaves or TVs) 8930 1st Rd, Mountain Grove 926-3360; 22395 Route 66, Lebanon 588-3555
Salvation Army - (working appliances)
1737 S. Campbell 866-9426
Springfield Iron & Metal -
1323 W. Locust 869-7373
• Springfield Victory Mission Donation Center - 700 W. Chase 864-2246
• YOTO Community Thrift Store - (call first) 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. 890-SAVE (7283).

7. How can I recycle automobiles (junk cars with titles)?

• All Metal Recyling -3340 W. Division 862-0011
• Bob’s Scrap Metal - 3241 W. Division, 869-6633
• Commercial Metals Co. - 634 E. Phelps 862-0548 (call for details)
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore - (RVs, campers, boats, motorcycles) 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001
• McCoy Iron & Metal - 321 N. Fort 866-3707
• S&S Recycling LLC (with or without title) 8930 1st Rd, Mountain Grove 926-3360; 22395 Route 66, Lebanon 588-3555
• Springfield Iron & Metal -1323 W. Locust 869-7373.

8. How can I recycle automotive/marine/RV batteries?

Please do not put in trash. Most battery retailers will recycle trade-ins.

• All Metal Recycling - 3340 W. Division 862-0011
• AutoZone - All Springfield locations
• Batteries Plus Bulbs -2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expressway 831-2420
• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center -(call for appointment) 864-2000
• Computer Recycling Center -528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available –
fees may apply)
• Import Car Service - 1901 S. Stewart 881-0101
• Interstate Batteries - 2545 E. Kearney 831-3372 (Accepts other batteries types as well. Call for
details)
• Kwik Kar Automotive - 4112 S. Kansas Exp. 887-5945
• McCoy Iron & Metal - 321 N. Fort 866-3707
• O’Reilly Auto Parts - All Springfield locations
• R&B Tire Pros - 1811 W. Republic Rd. 889-5945
• Springfield Iron & Metal - 1323 W. Locust 869-7373.

9. How can I recycle button batteries?

Please don’t put in trash. Most jewelry stores recycle button batteries (used in watches, toys,
hearing aids).
• Batteries Plus Bulbs 2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expressway 831-2420
• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center: (call for appointment) 864-2000
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available; fees may apply)
• Interstate Batteries: 2545 E. Kearney 831-3372
• Staples: 2135 E. Independence 890-5146; 2636 N. Kansas Expressway 869-3890.

10. How can I recycle nonrechargable batteries? (AA, AAA, 9 volt, etc.)

• Batteries Plus Bulbs: 2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expressway 831-2420
• Computer Recycling Center; 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available, fees may apply)
• Interstate Batteries: 2545 E. Kearney 831-3372
• Missouri Council for the Blind - (working batteries) 2713 N. Kansas Expwy. (call first) 831-7600.

11. How can I recycle power tool rechargable batteries?

• Batteries Plus Bulbs: 2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expressway 831-2420
• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center: (call for appointment) 864-2000
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available,fees may apply)
• Home Depot: 2104 E. Independence 881-7277
• Interstate Batteries: 2545 E. Kearney 831-3372
• Lowe’s:1707 W. Norton 833-2000; 1850 E. Primrose 889-1980.

12. How can I recycle Ni-cad, Li-ion, SLA rechargeable batteries?

• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center: (call for appointment) 864-2000
• Batteries Plus Bulbs: 2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expressway 831-2420
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available, fees may apply)
• Interstate Batteries: 2545 E. Kearney 831-3372
• Springfield Conservation Nature Center: 4601 Nature Center Way 888-4237
• Staples:2135 E. Independence 890-5146.
2636 N. Kansas Expressway 869-3890

13. How can I recycle good-condition bicycles?

• Commercial Metals Co.: 634 E. Phelps 862-0548
• Computer Recycling Center - (any condition) 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available, fees may apply)
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001
• Missouri Council for the Blind: 2713 N. Kansas Expwy. (call first) 831-7600
Springfield Iron & Metal: 1323 W. Locust 869-7373
• Springfield Victory Mission Donation Center: 700 W. Chase 864-2246
• YOTO Community Thrift Store: (call first) 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. 890-SAVE (7283).

14. How can I recycle books?

• City of Spring?eld Recycling Centers: 864-1904
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588
• Greenway Recycling, Fordland: 767-4390
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001
• Marck Recycling Services: 225 S. Walnut, Republic, MO 732-9253
• Midwest Fibre Sales Corporation: 911 N. FR 123 862-1976
• Nestle Purina PetCare Co. (clean, dry paper only): 2555 North Partnership Blvd. 575-5933
• New American Recycling: 357 N. Fort 862-9995
• Ozarks Literacy Council (new or gently used): 397 E. Central 616-0505
• Springfield/Greene County Libraries: 616-0558 (year round collection for the Friends
of the Library Book Sale - call for details)
• Salvation Army: 1737 S. Campbell 866-9426
• Waste Corp. of MO: 2120 W. Bennett 831-3195
• YOTO Community Thrift Store: (call first): 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. 890-SAVE (7283).

15. How can I recycle cabinets?

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (wood/metal in good shape): 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001.

16. How can I recycle cardboard? (corrugated, non-waxed only, flattened with liners removed)

• City of Springfield Recycling Centers: 864-1904
• Greenway Recycling, Fordland: 767-4390
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore: 2410 S. Scenic 829-4001
• Marck Recycling Services: 225 S. Walnut, Republic, 732-9253
• McDonald’s Restaurants: all Springfield locations
• Midwest Fibre Sales Corporation: 911 N. FR 123 862-1976
• New American Recycling: 357 N. Fort 862-9995
• Nestle Purina PetCare Co. (clean, dry paper only): 2555 North Partnership Blvd. 575-5933
• Waste Corp. of MO: 2120 W. Bennett 831-3195
• YOTO Community Thrift Store (call first): 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. 890-SAVE (7283)

17. How can I recycle car seats?

• Safe Kids Springfield/Mercy Injury Prevention Center (plastic shells only): 1570 W. Battlefield, Suite 100 820-7233

18. How can I recycle carpet?

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (new remnants): 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001

19. How can I recycle carpet foam pad/urethane foam products?

• Bearden Carpet: 618 N. Stewart (no carpet) 883-7669

20. How can I recycle cell phones?

• Batteries Plus Bulbs: 2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expresswy 831-2420
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available, fees may apply)
• Harmony House Family Violence Center: 519 N. Cherry 837-7700
• Missouri Council for the Blind: (working): 2713 N. Kansas Expwy. (call first) 831-7600
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks: 949 E. Primrose 875-3505
• Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 Nature Center Way 888-4237
• Sprint: 330 E. Battlefield (call first) 889-1727
• Springfield Victory Mission Donation Center: 700 W. Chase 864-2246
• Staples: 2135 E. Independence 890-5146; 2636 N. Kansas Expressway 869-3890
• YOTO Community Thrift Store: (call first) 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. 890-SAVE (7283).

21. How can I recycle clothing/furniture/household items?

• Christian Foundation: 1601 W. College 831-5546
• Crosslines (no furniture or appliances): 615 N. Glenstone 864-5810
• Goodwill Industries: 520 E. Battlefield 888-0044
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (household and office furniture only; wood, metal,
upholstered items in good shape, no stains/tears): 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001
• Harmony House Family Violence Center (slightly used/new; please call): 519 E. Cherry 837-7700
• The Kitchen Receiving Center: 420 E. Blaine 837-1512
• Maggie’s Boutique: 450 E. Commercial 837-1530
• Missouri Council for the Blind: 2713 N. Kansas Expressway 831-7600
• Plaid Door (strictly clothing and housewares): 1920 E. Sunshine 890-1144
• Resolution Reuse: 2520 E. Jean 868-8851
• Salvation Army: 1737 S. Campbell 866-9426
• Springfield Victory Mission Donation Center: 700 W. Chase 864-2246
• YOTO Community Thrift Store (call first): 1731 N. Glenstone Ave. 890-SAVE (7283).

22. How can I recycle compact fluorescent bulbs & fluorescent lamp ballasts (tubes)?

• Batteries Plus Bulbs (all commercial bulbs, lamps & ballasts; fee may apply – offer pickup service): 2216 S. Campbell 823-8060; 2648 N. Kansas Expressway, 831-2420
• City’s Household Chemical Collection Center (call for appointment): 864-2000
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available,fees may apply)
• Home Depot - (returns desk) (compact fluorescent bulbs only): 2104 E. Independence 881-7277
• Lowe’s (returns desk): 1707 W. Norton 833-2000; 1850 E. Primrose 889-1980 (unbroken/expired Compact Fluorescent Bulbs only, call for details)

23. How can I recycle computers/computer equipment?

• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available - fees may apply)
• Staples: 2135 E. Independence 890-5146; 2636 N. Kansas Expressway 869-3890.

24. How can I recycle cooking oil (business only)?

• Fleming Recycling / BF ByProducts, LLC: 13210 Russell Drive, Cabool, 926-1705
• Darling International (restaurant only): Billings, 417-744-2287
• J&A Recycling (restaurant only): 100 Hwy M, Everton, 417-535-2005.

25. How can I recycle dry cleaning bags/clothes hangers?

• Call your personal dry cleaner.
• Glo Cleaners - All Springfield locations.

26. How can I recycle drywall?

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore - (full useable sheets): 2410 S. Scenic Ave. 829-4001
• Hansen’s Greenwaste - (construction debris-drywall): 3341 S. Farm Road 107 877-8733.

27. How can I recycle eyeglasses (prescription)?

• Lens Crafters: Battlefield Mall 887-1780
• Missouri Council for the Blind: 2713 N. Kansas Expressway 831-7600
• Vision Clinic: 3440 S. National 886-5444; 213 W. Olive, Suite 1 862-3937
• Wal-Mart Supercenter: 2021 E. Independence 886-8654.

28. How can I recycle farm machinery?

• All Metal Recycling: 3340 W. Division, 862-0011
• Bob’s Scrap Metal: 3241 W. Division, 869-6633
• Commercial Metals Co.: 634 E. Phelps, 862-0548
• McCoy Iron & Metal: 321 N. Fort, 866-3707.
• Springfield Iron & Metal: 1323 W. Locust, 869-7373.

29. How can I recycle fire extinguishers?

Most extinguisher retailers accept with no charge.
• Cintas Fire & First Aid: 211 N. Ingram Mill, 865-6185.

30. How can I recycle fishing line? (Monofilament line only and spools)

Springfield Conservation Nature Center: 4601 Nature Center Way, 888-4237.

31. How can I recycle glass containers, jars and bottles?

First, rinse, remove lids and rings.
• Curbside (call your waste hauler)
• City of Spring?eld Recycling Centers: 864-1904
• For other glass, call the Recycling Hotline: 864-1904.

32. How can I recycle grease (business only)?

• Darling International (restaurant only): Billings, 417-744-2287
• Fleming Recycling / BF ByProducts, L.L.C. (grease and grease traps): 13210 Russell Drive, Cabool 926-1705
• J&A Recycling (restaurant only):100 Hwy M, Everton, 417-535-2005.

33. How can I recycle lawn mowers/small engines/electric motors?

• All Metal Recycling: 3340 W. Division, 862-0011
• Bob’s Scrap Metal: 3241 W. Division, 869-6633
• Computer Recycling Center: 528 N. Prince Lane 866-2588 (pickup service available –
fees may apply)
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore (lawn mowers): 2410 S. Scenic Ave. (call for info.), 829-4001
• McCoy Iron & Metal: 321 N. Fort, 866-3707
• Missouri Council for the Blind - (working equipment): 2713 N. Kansas Expwy. (call first) 831-7600
• Springfield Iron & Metal: 1323 W. Locust, 869-7373
• Springfield Victory Mission Donation Center: 700 W. Chase, 864-2246
• YOTO Community Thrift Store - (call first), 1731 N. Glenstone Ave., 890-SAVE (7283).