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Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Carrollton is the local recycling center on Ladder Lane that residents use to drop off household recyclables. Neighbors swing by with everything from cardboard and cans to mixed paper, and small business runs stop in as well.
There’s an entrance booth and lanes to pull into; expect to stop and show up with items sorted by type. The recycling bins are off to the right just past the entrance booth, and larger drop-off areas sit further in where trucks move around. Many centers nearby operate with a scale and weight-based charges, so plan for a second stop on the way out. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to get backed up, and the site has a working, industrial feel rather than a tidy retail space.
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Before You Go
- Bring materials already separated: cardboard flat and bundled, cans and bottles loose in a bag or container to speed unloading.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves; some lids and compacted items can be awkward to lift and there’s gravel and truck traffic in the drop areas.
- Avoid peak weekend times if possible-weekday mornings usually move faster, and arriving with a few neighbors’ loads will mean longer lines.
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