Sims Municipal Recycling

A big city recycling center in Sunset Park, used by residents and small haulers looking to keep things out of landfill. Located on 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn, this place handles the sorts of materials city recycling centers normally take and runs a few special collection programs at times. Neighbors drop off everything from bottles and cans to cardboard and occasional bulky recyclables.

Drive up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly; there’s usually a scale or check point for incoming loads. The site feels industrial - lots of bays, big open areas and rows of containers where different recyclables are sorted. Passenger cars pull up near the front for smaller drops, while trucks and vans circle into larger unloading areas. Signs and attendants point to the right containers for paper, glass, metals and mixed plastics; special drop-off stations for items like electronics or bulky materials are often set apart.