Marco Island Recycling Center

A local recycling center on Marco Island at 990 Chalmer Dr where residents drop off household recyclables. Neighbors come with everything from flattened boxes to bottles and cans. It's the practical place to keep ordinary recyclables out of the trash.

The site looks like an outdoor yard with big collection containers and open lanes for pull-up drop-off; expect to unload from a vehicle rather than walk items inside. Signs usually mark where to put paper and cardboard versus glass, metal and plastics, so sorting beforehand helps. After storms or during hurricane season the place can be busier and messier than usual, with more bulky debris around. For things like paint, batteries or electronics, many counties run separate household hazardous waste events rather than handling them at a regular recycling center.