Use the Right Rogers Recycling Drop-Off Route
The James R. Welch Recycling Center offers free 24-hour self-service recycling for a specific list of clean materials. Yard waste, electronics, batteries, tires, household hazardous waste, bulky items and large trash loads use separate City, GFL or Benton County services with different hours and rules.
24-hour self-service recycling
Sort materials into the correct marked container.
Fast answer before you drive
The James R. Welch Recycling Center at 2300 N Arkansas St, Rogers, AR 72756 provides free public self-service recycling drop-off 24 hours a day. Staffed office hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
The normal bins are only for the City’s listed recyclable materials. Do not leave electronics, batteries, chemicals, tires, yard waste, bulky trash or rejected plastics beside the containers simply because the recycling area is accessible after office hours.
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James R. Welch Recycling Center Quick Facts
Open to the public
The City’s standard self-service recycling drop-off is free and available to the public for accepted recyclable materials.
Drop-off vs office
The recycling bays are normally accessible around the clock, while staff assistance follows separate office hours.
One address area, several rules
Normal recycling, yard waste and Benton County special waste have different operating schedules even though the facilities are close together.
| Need | Current information | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Recycling address | 2300 N Arkansas St, Rogers, AR 72756 | Use for listed normal recyclables only. |
| Recycling drop-off | 24 hours a day | Sort items before arriving. |
| Staff help | Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30; Sat 8:00–11:30 | Use staffed hours for questionable items. |
| Phone | 479-621-1185 | Call before bringing unusual material. |
| Special waste | Benton County site at 2307 N Arkansas St | Check its separate hours, limits and fees. |
Rogers Recycling Center Hours and Holiday Reality Check
Rogers describes the normal recycling drop-off as available 24 hours a day. The staffed office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
24-hour recycling does not mean every Rogers waste service is open 24 hours
Yard waste, Benton County special waste, GFL curbside service and the transfer station all use separate schedules. Maintenance, severe weather or an official temporary notice can also affect access, so check the responsible service before a time-sensitive trip.
Curbside holiday delays are separate
GFL currently says Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day delay curbside trash and recycling pickup by one day when the holiday affects the collection week. That rule applies to home collection; it should not be used as a substitute for confirming drop-off access.
What Rogers Recycling Center Accepts
The City’s drop-off list is intentionally narrower than “anything recyclable.” Materials should be clean, placed in the correct container and kept separate from trash or specialty waste.
| Accepted material | Preparation |
|---|---|
| #1 and #2 plastic bottles | Empty and clean. Do not add plastic bags or unrelated plastic products. |
| Metal cans | Empty and rinse food residue. |
| Cardboard and chipboard | Flatten, keep dry and remove loose foam, plastic or trash. |
| Clean white Styrofoam | Only clean white foam; food containers and foam cups are excluded. |
| Glass bottles | Food-grade bottles and jars should be empty and clean. |
| Magazines and newspaper | Keep dry and remove obvious contaminants. |
| Office paper and junk mail | Keep dry. Rogers specifically says shredded paper should remain bagged. |
Shredded paper is the bag exception
Rogers tells customers not to bag ordinary recyclables, but the City specifically asks that shredded paper remain in bags. Empty other bagged recyclables into the correct bin and reuse or discard the transport bag.
Items Not Accepted in the 24-Hour Recycling Bins
Other plastics
Plastic bags, plastic film and plastics outside the City’s listed #1/#2 bottle category should not go into the normal bins.
Rejected packaging
Soda or beer boxes, egg cartons, takeout food containers and foam cups are listed as non-accepted.
Foil is different
Aluminum or tin foil and pie plates are listed as non-accepted even though metal cans are accepted.
Electronics, batteries, tires, household hazardous waste and yard waste also require separate routes. Never leave a rejected item on the pavement or beside a recycling bay.
Which Rogers Recycling or Disposal Route Should You Use?
| Material or problem | Correct route | Main rule |
|---|---|---|
| Normal accepted recycling | James R. Welch Recycling Center | Free 24-hour self-service at 2300 N Arkansas St. |
| Brush, limbs, leaves or grass | Rogers Yard Waste Facility | Resident-only drop-off with separate staffed hours. |
| Electronics, batteries, chemicals, tires | Benton County Special Waste Drop-Off | Fees and material limits may apply. |
| Furniture or eligible bulky household items | GFL bulky collection | Must be scheduled at least 48 hours ahead. |
| Large mixed trash load | Customer Convenience Center / Transfer Station | Paid disposal; Rogers resident documentation required for resident pricing. |
| Weekly household recycling | GFL curbside recycling | Collection is weekly on the household’s scheduled service day. |
Rogers Yard Waste Facility: Hours, Residency and Accepted Material
The Yard Waste Facility is at 2307 N Arkansas St, next to the Recycling Center. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and closed Sunday and Monday.
Households inside Rogers city limits may drop off approved yard waste at no charge. A government-issued photo ID is required; if the address is not current, bring another current document such as a utility bill or lease showing Rogers residency.
Vegetative yard waste
- Brush and limbs
- Tree trunks
- Mixed yard waste
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
Keep these out
- Root balls
- Tree stumps
- Lumber and plywood
- Building material
- Yard waste contaminated with trash
- Commercial/contractor material
No bags may be dumped at the Yard Waste Facility
Unload the approved vegetative material itself. Do not leave plastic, paper or other bags with the yard waste.
Curbside yard-waste bags
The current GFL service page lists brown yard-waste bags at $2.60 each. An older City yard-waste page still displays $2.43, so use the current GFL page or call 479-878-1384 before purchasing bags.
Electronics, Batteries and Household Hazardous Waste in Rogers
These materials do not belong in the 24-hour recycling bins. The City directs residents to the Benton County Solid Waste District’s Special Waste Drop-Off program.
Rogers Special Waste Drop-Off
2307 N Arkansas St, Rogers, AR. Current hours are Tuesday–Friday and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, 8:00–11:00 a.m. and noon–3:00 p.m. The site closes from 11:00 a.m.–noon for lunch.
The County says its special-waste sites handle household items including furniture, appliances, electronics, metal items, tires and household hazardous materials. Fees and material limits apply, so check the County’s current item search or call 479-795-0751 before bringing an unusual or large load.
- Keep chemicals in original labeled containers when possible.
- Do not mix household chemicals together.
- Protect electronics from rain before drop-off.
- Erase personal data from computers, phones and storage devices before recycling.
- Keep batteries separate from normal paper, cardboard and container recycling.
For broader preparation, see our electronics recycling guide and household hazardous waste guide.
Tire Disposal for Benton County Residents
Benton County operates the local used-tire program. Each adult Benton County resident may currently dispose of up to four tires per month without rims at no charge. Photo ID is required, and additional residency documentation may be requested.
Fees apply to extra tires and tires still mounted on rims. Oversized or specialty tires can have different routing requirements, so call Benton County before loading tractor, industrial or unusually large tires.
Do not split free-tire limits across several trips
The County says multiple trips or trips to different collection locations are not permitted as a way to exceed the monthly resident allowance.
See our tire recycling guide for general rim, quantity and preparation questions.
GFL Bulky Waste Pickup in Rogers
GFL is the City’s contracted residential hauler. Bulky pickup occurs once a month and must be scheduled by calling 479-878-1384 at least 48 hours in advance.
Two items per month
Households may schedule up to two bulky items per month at no additional charge.
$25 each
Additional bulky items beyond the two-item allowance currently cost $25 each, paid in advance of the normal bulk service day.
Examples GFL currently accepts
Eligible bulky items include non-Freon household appliances, furniture, grills, large toys, mattresses wrapped in plastic, tools, fire pits and carpet/padding cut into sections no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet.
Items excluded from bulky pickup
Automotive fluids, tires, batteries, engine parts, fluorescent bulbs, paint, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, refrigerators, yard waste, TVs, computer components, microwaves and construction/demolition debris require another route.
Rogers Transfer Station Option for Larger Trash Loads
For trash too large to fit normal household service, the City lists a Customer Convenience Center / Transfer Station at 848 Hwy 264, Springdale, AR. This is a paid disposal option, not a normal recycling center.
Rogers residents must provide a current water bill and photo ID for the published resident rates.
| Load | Published Rogers resident fee |
|---|---|
| Trash bag | $2.55 |
| Car load | $8.02 |
| Truck load without racks | $13.56 |
| Truck load with racks | $19.11 |
| Large truck load | $19.11 |
Because fee schedules can change, verify the current amount before making a paid disposal trip.
Rogers Curbside Recycling: What Is Different From Drop-Off?
GFL provides weekly curbside recycling to eligible Rogers residential customers. Curbside rules are not identical to the drop-off center rules.
| Material | Curbside | 24-hour drop-off |
|---|---|---|
| #1 and #2 plastic bottles | Accepted | Accepted |
| Aluminum/tin cans | Accepted | Accepted as metal cans |
| Cardboard/chipboard | Accepted if prepared to fit the cart | Accepted |
| Office paper, magazines, newspaper | Accepted | Accepted |
| Glass | Not accepted | Food-grade bottles and jars accepted |
| Clean white Styrofoam | Not accepted | Accepted under the City’s stated foam rule |
Cart placement
GFL says the recycling cart should be at the curb by 7:00 a.m., less than three feet from the street, at least three feet from the trash cart, six feet from a mailbox and ten feet from a fire hydrant. The cart lid should face the road with the wheels toward the house.
Extra cardboard
If cardboard cannot be cut down enough to fit properly inside the curbside cart, Rogers specifically directs residents to the 24-hour drop-off at 2300 N Arkansas St.
Before You Visit Rogers Recycling Center
- Identify the material first. Normal recyclables, yard waste, electronics, chemicals, tires and bulky items use different routes.
- Clean ordinary recyclables. Empty bottles and cans and remove obvious food residue.
- Flatten cardboard. Keep it dry and remove loose foam, film and trash.
- Do not bag normal recyclables. Empty them into the correct container. Shredded paper is the City’s stated exception.
- Check plastic type. The drop-off list identifies #1 and #2 plastic bottles, not every plastic product.
- Do not leave rejected material. A 24-hour site is not permission to dump unwanted items beside a bin.
- Use staffed hours when unsure. Call 479-621-1185 before bringing an item that is not clearly listed.
- Bring residency proof for yard waste. The yard-waste facility is a resident service, unlike the normal public recycling bins.
- Check Benton County fees and limits. Special waste, appliances, electronics and tires have their own rules.
- Recheck holiday or severe-weather changes. Service-specific schedules can override normal hours.
Related Recycling Guides
Cardboard Recycling Center Near Me
Preparation help for oversized boxes, moving cardboard and large dry loads.
Electronic Recycling Center
Use this before transporting computers, monitors, TVs or other e-waste.
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
Planning guidance for chemicals, paint, pesticides, automotive fluids and other hazardous household products.
Tire Recycling Center Near Me
Helpful for rims, monthly limits, oversized tires and fee questions.
Rogers Recycling Center Map and Directions
The James R. Welch Recycling Center is at 2300 N Arkansas St, Rogers, AR 72756. The Rogers Yard Waste Facility and Benton County Special Waste services are nearby but follow separate access rules.
2300 N Arkansas St
Rogers, AR 72756
Phone: 479-621-1185
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Official Sources for Rogers Recycling and Waste Services
Use these responsible City, County and hauler pages for the final decision on current hours, fees, closures and accepted materials.
Open official recycling center page
Open yard-waste guidance
Open Benton County Recycles
Open GFL service page
Open curbside recycling rules
Open transfer-station information
Frequently Asked Questions About Rogers Recycling Center
Where is Rogers Recycling Center?
The James R. Welch Recycling Center is at 2300 N Arkansas St, Rogers, AR 72756. The published phone number is 479-621-1185.
Is Rogers Recycling Center open 24 hours?
The City lists the normal self-service recycling drop-off as available 24 hours a day. Staffed office hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Is Rogers Recycling Center free?
The normal self-service drop-off for accepted recyclable materials is listed as free to the public. Other services, including Benton County special waste and transfer-station disposal, may have fees.
What does Rogers Recycling Center accept?
The City lists #1 and #2 plastic bottles, metal cans, cardboard and chipboard, clean white Styrofoam, glass bottles, magazines and newspapers, office paper and junk mail.
Does Rogers Recycling Center accept glass?
Yes. Food-grade glass bottles and jars can be taken to the Rogers drop-off center even though glass is not accepted in Rogers curbside recycling carts.
Does Rogers Recycling Center accept plastic bags?
No. Plastic bags and film are not accepted in the curbside program or normal recycling drop-off because they can jam recycling equipment.
Where do I take yard waste in Rogers?
Use the Rogers Yard Waste Facility at 2307 N Arkansas St. It is open Tuesday–Saturday from 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and is limited to qualifying Rogers household yard waste.
Where can I take electronics or household chemicals?
Use the Benton County Special Waste Drop-Off at 2307 N Arkansas St. The Rogers location currently operates Tuesday–Friday and the second and fourth Saturdays, 8:00–11:00 a.m. and noon–3:00 p.m.
How many tires can a Benton County resident dispose of free?
The current County program allows each adult Benton County resident up to four tires per month without rims at no charge. ID is required and additional residency proof may be requested.
How does bulky pickup work in Rogers?
GFL provides monthly bulky collection. Households currently receive up to two scheduled bulk items per month at no additional charge. Additional items are $25 each, and service must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance by calling 479-878-1384.
Does Rogers curbside recycling accept glass or Styrofoam?
No. Glass and Styrofoam are excluded from the normal curbside recycling cart, but the James R. Welch Recycling Center accepts glass bottles/jars and clean white Styrofoam under its drop-off rules.
What happens to curbside recycling during Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day?
GFL says observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day delays affected curbside pickup by one day for the remainder of that collection week.