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Central Washington Recycling at 102 N 2nd Ave in Yakima is a local recycling center used by residents and small businesses to keep recyclables out of the landfill. People drop off things like paper and cardboard, metals, glass and common plastics, and it’s the kind of place neighbors swing by with a trunk load or pickup bed full of stuff.
The site looks like a working yard with several large bins and containers, and vehicles pull up to drop materials into open-top bins or roll-off containers. In Washington, yard waste and recyclables are typically separated, so expect to sort cardboard, bottles and cans from brush and yard debris before getting out. There’s usually a short queue during busy times, and traffic moves slowly through the drop-off path as people unload and organize their loads.
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Before You Go
- Load things so they’re easy to pull out and separate - flatten boxes, bag or bundle small items and keep glass separate to avoid breakage.
- Separate yard debris from recyclables ahead of time, since Washington facilities often require those streams to be separated.
- Bring tie-downs or a tarp for loose loads and wear gloves; unloading can be dusty and manual handling is common.
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