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Ridgeway Recycling Center is the local recycling drop-off spot in Ridgeway, used by residents bringing household recyclables and small clean-up loads. Neighbors swing by with bags of paper, cardboard, bottles and cans - it’s the kind of place people use when trying to keep bulky recyclables out of the trash.
The site looks like a working yard with large roll-off containers and sorting bays; expect to pull up, unload by type, and move on. Many county recycling centers have an entrance booth and a scale, so plan for a short stop at the gate and a second pass if there’s weighing. The paper and cardboard bins are often grouped together and glass, plastics and scrap metal are usually in separate containers. Weekends and spring-cleanup times tend to be busier, so lines and a bit of waiting are common.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials at home into paper/cardboard, glass/plastic, and metal - it speeds unloading and keeps traffic moving.
- Bring sturdy straps or tarps for loose loads in trucks so nothing blows out while driving; loose debris creates extra work for everyone.
- Use a vehicle that can back up easily to drop-off points (a short bed pickup or a trailer helps); tight turns and high curbs are common in yard-style sites.
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