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Route 263 Recycling Center in Mount Jackson (8837 Orkney Grde) is the local place people use for household recycling and smaller cleanouts. For centers like this, common recyclables include paper and cardboard, glass, metals and many plastics, and some locations run special programs for things like electronics or scrap metal.
Pull off Route 263 and follow the driveway toward the little entrance booth and drive-up area; there’s a gravel lot with larger containers spread around the perimeter. The recycling bins sit to the right just past the booth, with bigger bays for bulky items a short walk farther in. Bring materials already sorted into piles or boxes so unloading goes quickly, since each container is meant for a specific type of material. Weekends-especially during spring cleanup-get backed up, so plan for a line if stopping by then.
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Before You Go
- Sort and box materials at home (paper/cardboard separate from glass and metal) to shave minutes off the drop-off process.
- Wear gloves and shoes that can handle gravel and dust; broken glass and loose debris are common around the bays.
- Load items so heavy things are easy to lift out first and keep small loose items in a box or bag to avoid chasing them around the lot.
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