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Cooper Recycling is a small recycling center in East Williamsburg that locals drop off everything from cardboard to scrap metal. Neighbors and small businesses tend to use it for household recycling and occasional larger items that don't fit in curbside bins. Expect a working, no-frills yard rather than a showroom-it's practical and busy on weekends.
Drive up to a guarded entrance with a booth and a short queue at peak times; there’s usually room to pull up, unload, and move on. Recycling bins and piles are grouped by material, with paper, cardboard, plastics and metals most commonly seen. Vehicles often stop briefly at a scale or checkpoint before leaving, so plan for a quick stop at both entry and exit. The site looks industrial-concrete pads, stacked bales, and forklifts moving material-so bring straps or a tarp for loose loads.
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Before You Go
- Bring materials already sorted into clear bags or bundled cardboard to make unloading faster and avoid extra handling.
- Drop-offs get busiest on weekend mornings; aim for midweek or late afternoon for a shorter wait if possible.
- Have everything secured before pulling in-loose items can blow around and holding up traffic is awkward in the yard.
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