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Fairfield Road Recycling is the local recycling center on Fairfield Rd in Columbia that people use for household and small business recyclables. It handles the usual curbside-type materials - paper, cardboard, plastics, glass and metals - and may run occasional special collection events for things like electronics or household hazardous items.
There’s a small entrance booth and a drive-up layout; expect a scale so plan to stop again on the way out. Drop-off bays and open-top containers are grouped by material, with the main recycling bins typically just past the entrance booth. The site looks industrial - concrete or gravel pads, piles of flattened cardboard and compacted material - so bring clothing that can get a little dusty. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to get backed up, so allow extra time.
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Before You Go
- Sort and flatten cardboard and keep paper, plastics and metals separated ahead of time to speed unloading.
- Bring work gloves, straps or a tarp; some bins are high and items can be dusty or wet.
- Have payment ready and expect a weigh-in on the way out - many centers charge by weight, so leave heavy items accessible for unloading.
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