A Recycling Center

A Recycling Center in Columbia where locals drop off household recyclables and small loads from neighborhood cleanups. Neighbors, renters and anyone hauling a trunk or pickup load use this spot to keep stuff out of the landfill. It’s a practical, no-frills place rather than a fancy facility.

A small entrance booth greets drivers and there are rows of large open-top recycling containers a short drive past it; the bins for paper and cardboard tend to be on the right. Vehicles usually pull up to a scale or booth area first, then circle back to the sorting containers-expect to do most of the unloading yourself. Look for clearly labeled containers for common items like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals, and a separate area that often handles electronics or bulky recyclables when special programs are running. Weekends and spring cleanup days can get backed up, so lines and a bit of waiting are normal.