Republic Services New Orleans Recycling Center

Republic Services New Orleans Recycling Center on 804 L and A Rd in Metairie is the local drop-off for people cleaning out garages, doing small remodels, or clearing out recyclables from the house. Neighbors bring cardboard, bottles, cans and other common recyclables here, and larger items show up on busy days. It feels industrial - a fenced lot with rows of containers rather than a retail-style place.

There’s usually an entrance booth and a scale at facilities like this, so plan for a short stop at the front before getting to the drop-off areas. Pull up slowly and line up behind trucks or other cars; recycling containers and roll-off bins are in the open yard and often set to one side of the entrance. Watch for truck traffic and give drivers room to maneuver - backing up with a trailer can be tight. Expect longer waits on weekends and during spring cleanup, when lines and slow unloading are common.