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Recycling Center
Ellis Family Recycling
2600 Little Rock Rd, Quitman, AR 72131
Ellis Family Recycling is the small recycling center off Little Rock Road that folks from Quitman and surrounding areas drop by to keep things out of the landfill. Neighbors with bags of cans, cardboard from moves, or odd household recyclables use this place rather than hauling everything into town.
The site has the feel of a no-frills local drop-off: pull in, find a booth or small office near the entrance, then pull up to the bins or roll-offs for different materials. Typical materials accepted at centers like this include paper, cardboard, cans, bottles, and sometimes scrap metal or electronics through special programs. The ground is mostly paved with big containers around, and weekends or spring cleanup days can get backed up with pickup trucks and trailers waiting in line.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort and flatten cardboard before unloading so it takes up less room and moves faster through the line.
- Bring items loose or in clear bags and tie small things together-it makes dropping off quicker and keeps lighter items from blowing away.
- Expect more traffic on weekends and plan to approach from the side of town that avoids the main Little Rock Road rush if possible.
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