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Queen City Recycling is a neighborhood recycling center in New Rochelle used by residents and small haulers who want to keep materials out of the landfill. Located on Cliff Street, it’s the local spot people swing by with bags of cardboard and mixed recyclables.
The site looks like a working yard rather than a storefront - expect roll-off bins and a gravel or paved drive where vehicles pull up to a small entrance booth and a scale. Materials are usually separated by type, so cardboard, paper, glass, metal and many plastics have their own containers nearby. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so there can be a bit of traffic and patience required. After weighing, drivers typically back up to the appropriate bin or drop-off point and unload directly into the container.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables into piles before getting there - cardboard flattened, paper in one bag, bottles and cans in another - it speeds unloading and keeps the line moving.
- Bring a truck or vehicle with a clear load plan; backing up to the bins is common and some spots are tight for long trailers.
- Avoid peak times if possible: early weekday mornings or late afternoons tend to be less busy than weekend mornings during cleanup season.
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