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A neighborhood recycling center in Jamaica, New York where locals and small haulers drop off recyclables. Folks from the area swing by with cardboard, bottles, cans and other common recyclables to keep stuff out of the landfill. It’s a working yard - not a showroom - so expect the usual busy, hands-on vibe.
Pull in off Douglas Avenue and look for the entrance area with a booth and a scale; most people stop there first because materials are weighed and handled by weight. The recycling drop-off spots and collection bins are outdoors, with piles and compactors visible and big trucks coming and going. Vehicles usually pull up, sort or unload at the appropriate bin, then stop again at the scale on the way out. Weekends and spring cleanup times are busiest, so there can be lines and some waiting.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials at home into cardboard, mixed containers, glass and metal so unloading is quicker once there.
- Secure loose items in the truck or trunk and bring gloves for handling wet or dusty boxes.
- Avoid the peak weekend rush if possible; arriving midweek or early morning typically means less waiting.
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