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Carthage Recycling Center is the local spot in Carthage for dropping off household recyclables. Neighbors bring everything from paper and cardboard to glass, aluminum and many common plastics. It’s the sort of place used by folks clearing out basements, doing yard cleanups, or anyone wanting to keep materials out of the landfill.
Drive to 1309 Oak Hill Rd and look for a small entrance office or booth where traffic is directed; there’s usually a place to pull up and get instructions. The site has rows of large bins and containers-paper and cardboard are typically grouped together, with metal and glass nearby. Expect concrete drive areas and room to back a trailer up to a receptacle, though weekends can be noticeably busier. Occasionally the center runs special collection events for harder-to-recycle items, so those days draw extra traffic.
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Before You Go
- Break down and flatten boxes before loading them in the car to save space and make unloading quicker.
- Sort materials at home into piles (paper, cans, glass, plastics) so dumping at the bins goes fast and avoids extra trips around the site.
- Bring gloves and a tarp for loose items or if using a trailer; it makes handling dusty or wet material a lot easier.
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