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Recycling Center
Union County Recycling & Disposal Facility
Union County Recycling & Disposal Facility, 3083 Smackover Highway, El Dorado, 71730, Arkansas
Union County Recycling & Disposal Facility at 3083 Smackover Highway is the county recycling center serving El Dorado and nearby residents. Neighbors drop off household recyclables there and pull through with larger loads during seasonal cleanups.
It’s a no-frills, drive-up site with a small entrance booth and lanes for trucks and cars. Centers like this commonly accept paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metal, and many run occasional electronics or appliance collection events. Many sites have a scale near the entrance, so be prepared to stop for weighing if it’s in use and expect short pauses during busy times. The yard is outdoors with bins and roll-off containers, so secure loose items and watch for dust or mud after rain.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort and flatten cardboard before getting to the site - it makes unloading faster and keeps the line moving.
- Bring gloves, a tarp and straps; loose or dirty loads can be a hassle and the ground isn’t always level.
- Try early weekday mornings to avoid weekend backups, especially during spring cleanup periods.
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