Joplin, Missouri · Region M · Updated September 2026
Choose the Right Joplin Recycling Route
Joplin Drop-Off Recycling Center at 1310 West A Street handles regular recyclables, many electronics, batteries, selected oils, metals and residential household hazardous waste. Leaves, grass, limbs, brush and bulky household items use separate City programs, so matching the material to the correct location is the most important step before you drive.
Three local routes to remember
Joplin’s recycling and waste-diversion services are spread across several locations.
1310 W. A Street
Recycling, electronics, batteries, oils, HHW and secure residential shredding
3457 W. Eddy Lane
Free residential leaves and grass drop-off at the Compost Facility
1702 N. Schifferdecker Ave.
Scheduled residential limb and brush drop-off, March through November
Main location
1310 W. A Street
Tuesday / Thursday
12 PM–6 PM
Wed / Fri / Sat
9 AM–3 PM
Program contact
417-624-0820 ext. 1501
Quick answer before you load the vehicle
Joplin Drop-Off Recycling Center is located at 1310 West A Street, Joplin, MO 64801. It is open Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and closed Monday and Sunday.
The center accepts recyclable materials from residents of Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barton and Vernon counties. Most listed drop-off categories do not show a general admission fee, but the City currently charges $10 for each television or computer monitor.
Verify current Recycling Center information with the City of Joplin.
October 1, 2026 solid-waste changes
Joplin’s renewed Republic Services contract takes effect October 1, 2026. The City’s September update lists the new residential base solid-waste rate at $17.42 per month.
The base service includes one weekly trash cart, up to four scheduled bulky-item pickups per year, and biweekly yard-waste service after the resident signs up. Optional curbside recycling costs an additional $5.26 per month, making the published total $22.68 per month for trash plus one recycling cart.
The free municipal drop-off recycling option at 1310 West A Street remains available. Older City content may still display the previous curbside-recycling price, so use the September 2026 service-change notice for the new contract rate.
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Which Joplin Recycling or Disposal Service Should You Use?
Joplin’s waste-diversion system separates routine recyclables, hazardous household products, leaves, grass, brush and bulky household waste. Choosing the correct service first avoids taking a load to a facility that cannot legally or practically accept it.
Drop-Off Recycling Center
Use 1310 West A Street for paper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, glass, metals, electronics, batteries, cooking oil, selected automotive fluids, HHW and secure residential document destruction.
Compost Facility
Use 3457 West Eddy Lane for residential leaves and grass clippings. Bags must be emptied and taken away, and limbs or brush are not accepted in this area.
Brush and bulky items
Use the scheduled Schifferdecker Avenue program for residential limbs and brush or the City-subsidized GFL transfer-station route for qualifying bulky household material.
Joplin Recycling Center Hours and Holiday Closures
| Day |
Hours |
Planning Note |
| Monday |
Closed |
Do not use City Hall or Public Works office hours as recycling-center hours. |
| Tuesday |
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Regular afternoon/evening service. |
| Wednesday |
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Regular daytime service. |
| Thursday |
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Regular afternoon/evening service. |
| Friday |
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Regular daytime service. |
| Saturday |
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
Holiday-weekend closures can override the normal Saturday schedule. |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Plan for Tuesday through Saturday. |
Officially listed holiday closures
- New Year’s Day
- Independence Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- Saturday before Memorial Day
- Saturday before Labor Day
Saturday holiday closures are easy to miss
The City specifically closes the facility on the Saturday before Memorial Day and the Saturday before Labor Day. Check the official page before a holiday-weekend trip even when the calendar shows a normal Saturday.
Materials Accepted at Joplin Drop-Off Recycling Center
Joplin’s municipal center accepts both normal recyclables and several specialty materials. Keep categories separated so staff can direct the material correctly.
| Category |
Examples Accepted |
Useful Preparation |
| Cardboard and fiberboard |
Corrugated cardboard and fiberboard |
Flatten large boxes and remove obvious trash. |
| Paper |
Newspaper, white paper, magazines, phone books and paperback books |
Keep dry where practical. |
| Plastic |
Plastic #1 and #2 |
Empty containers and separate them from plastic bags. |
| Glass |
Glass containers |
Remove lids before drop-off. |
| Metal |
Aluminum, brass, copper, steel, tin and nickel |
Keep metal separate from household trash. |
| Office / household specialty |
Inkjet cartridges, cords and selected appliances |
Call ahead for unusual or oversized equipment. |
TVs, Computer Monitors and Electronics Recycling
Joplin accepts a broad range of residential electronics, including computers, laptops, tablets, printers, cell phones, keyboards, home-audio equipment, stereos, speakers, sound bars, electric heaters and coffee makers.
Common electronics accepted
- Computers and laptops
- iPads and tablets
- Printers
- Cell phones
- Keyboards
- Home audio equipment
- Stereos and speakers
- Sound bars
- Electric heaters
- Coffee makers
$10 TV and monitor fee
The City currently charges $10 per television or computer monitor.
Payment may be made at the recycling center by check or money order. Residents can also prepay at the Finance Department on the third floor of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main St., and bring the payment receipt to the drop-off center.
Erase personal data before recycling electronics
If a computer, phone or tablet still operates, sign out of accounts, remove storage cards where appropriate and erase personal data before drop-off. Recycling acceptance does not mean staff will perform account removal or data backup.
Batteries, Metals, Appliances and Specialty Items
The City’s recycling list includes household batteries, rechargeable batteries and automotive batteries. These should be handed over according to staff instructions rather than mixed into paper, cardboard or container recycling.
The facility also lists appliances, compressors and electrical cords. Because appliance size, refrigerants, fluids and other components can change the correct disposal route, call before transporting an unusual appliance or industrial-style item.
The City’s partner list also points residents to private alternatives for materials such as metal, automotive batteries, pallets and plastic shopping bags when the municipal route is not the best fit.
Motor Oil, Old Gasoline, Antifreeze and Cooking Oil
Joplin’s Drop-Off Recycling Center accepts cooking oil, motor oil, old gasoline and antifreeze. Motor oil and gasoline have additional container and quantity requirements.
Three-gallon limit for motor oil and gasoline
Motor oil and old gasoline must be transported in a pourable, leak-proof container. The City publishes a 3-gallon limit and notes that additional restrictions can apply.
Do not mix different automotive fluids. If the product is unidentified, leaking, contaminated or above the listed limit, call 417-624-0820 ext. 1501 before transporting it.
Secure Residential Document Shredding
Joplin’s Recycling Center provides secure destruction of sensitive household documents at no charge. The regular service is intended for residential use and is not offered as a commercial document-destruction service for businesses.
One-day shredding events can have their own box or bag limits, but the City’s core recycling page confirms that secure residential document destruction is part of the Recycling Center’s ongoing program.
Separate confidential papers from ordinary recycling
If a document contains Social Security numbers, bank information, medical information or other sensitive data, use the secure shredding route instead of placing it loose in a standard paper-recycling container.
Household Hazardous Waste at the Joplin Recycling Center
Joplin accepts household hazardous waste at the same 1310 West A Street location during the normal Recycling Center schedule. The HHW program serves residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton and Vernon counties.
Proper identification is required. Commercial waste and school hazardous waste are not accepted through this residential program.
| HHW Category |
Current City Guidance |
| Aerosol cans |
Accepted, including aerosol paint cans. |
| Automotive products |
Accepted under facility rules. |
| Batteries |
Accepted. |
| Home maintenance products |
Accepted except latex paint. |
| Household cleaners |
Accepted. |
| Lawn and garden products |
Accepted. |
| Mercury debris |
Accepted. |
| Pool and spa supplies |
Accepted. |
| Propane tanks, cylinders and fire extinguishers |
Accepted under the residential HHW program. |
How to package HHW for transport
- Keep products in original containers whenever possible.
- Do not mix different chemicals.
- Clearly label anything transferred to another container.
- Tighten lids before transport.
- Put a leaking container inside a larger tight-fitting container.
- Use a nonflammable absorbent material such as clean clay-based cat litter around leaks.
- Keep containers upright inside a sturdy cardboard box.
- Transport hazardous products in a truck bed or car trunk when possible.
- Keep flammable products away from direct sunlight, sparks, flames and heat.
- Do not smoke while transporting household hazardous waste.
Verify current Joplin HHW requirements.
Hazardous and Special Items Joplin Does Not Accept Through HHW
Several materials require law-enforcement, medical-waste, landfill, transfer-station or commercial hazardous-waste routes instead of the municipal HHW program.
| Material |
Published Direction |
| Ammunition and explosives |
Contact local law enforcement. |
| Residential asbestos |
The City directs residents toward a local landfill or transfer station after following its packaging guidance; disposal fees may apply. |
| Commercial or school hazardous waste |
Use a commercial hazardous-waste hauler. |
| More than 30 gallons of one item |
Use a commercial hazardous-waste hauler. |
| Fluorescent bulbs |
The City’s current HHW page directs residents to tape-wrap and use residential trash service. |
| Latex paint |
The City directs residents to absorb/solidify the paint, allow it to dry and place it with trash according to its instructions. |
| Prescription and OTC medicine |
Use participating police, sheriff or courthouse medication drop boxes. |
| Pressure-treated wood / railroad ties |
Use an appropriate transfer or disposal provider. |
| Radioactive material |
Contact a commercial hazardous-waste provider. |
| Sharps |
Follow the City’s published residential sharps packaging and trash-disposal method; medical offices need a commercial medical-waste hauler. |
Latex paint is a common source of confusion
Aerosol paint cans are listed among accepted HHW, but the City’s current hazardous-waste page excludes latex paint from HHW intake. Confirm the product type before transporting it.
Where Joplin Residents Can Take Leaves and Grass
Leaves and grass clippings go to the City Compost Facility at the Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, 3457 West Eddy Lane, Joplin, MO 64801.
Residential drop-off is free. The program is not for commercial users, and residents must empty leaves and grass from bags and take the bags away. Limbs and brush are not accepted in this area.
| Service |
Hours |
| Leaves / grass drop-off — Monday–Friday |
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Leaves / grass drop-off — Saturday–Sunday |
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Resident compost pickup — Monday–Friday |
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Compost pickup — Saturday–Sunday |
Closed |
Call 417-624-3615 for check-in and gate assistance after arriving at the facility.
The City also operates seasonal residential leaf pickup beginning after Thanksgiving; check the current City schedule for neighborhood timing.
Joplin Limb and Brush Drop-Off Schedule
Residential limbs and brush can be taken to 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue during scheduled events. The City lists the program for the third Saturday and the preceding Friday each month from March through November.
Hours are 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.. The program is free for residents and does not accept contractors or commercial loads.
Remaining 2026 dates after September
| Month |
2026 Dates |
| October |
October 16 & 17 |
| November |
November 20 & 21 |
Not permitted at the brush site
- Railroad ties
- Treated wood or lumber
- Construction debris
- Metal or household items
- Leaves or grass clippings
- Tires
- Appliances
Verify the current limb and brush schedule.
Bulky Items, Furniture and Large Brush Loads
Joplin residents can use the City’s subsidized bulky-item arrangement at the GFL Joplin Transfer Station, 3700 W. 7th St., Joplin, MO 64801.
Eligible residents may drop off up to 2,000 pounds of bulky items, brush and tree limbs at the reduced resident rate. Bring a copy of your sewer bill and a driver’s license to verify Joplin residency.
| Day |
Published Hours |
| Monday–Friday |
7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Tires are excluded from this subsidized program
The City’s current bulky-item page specifically says tires are not accepted through the subsidized GFL drop-off program. Commercial loads are also excluded.
Check current bulky-item drop-off requirements.
Joplin Curbside Recycling vs. Free Drop-Off Recycling
Republic Services operates Joplin’s optional curbside recycling program. Starting October 1, 2026, the current published recycling add-on is $5.26 per month, with biweekly collection.
Accepted curbside
- Mail, newspaper, office paper and magazines
- Cardboard and paper bags
- Clean pizza boxes
- Egg cartons
- #1 and #2 bottles, jugs, tubs and jars
- Clean food and beverage cans
- Clean aluminum foil and pie pans
- Empty aerosol cans
Not accepted curbside
- Glass
- Plastic bags
- Scrap metal
- Plastic six-pack holders
- Needles or syringes
- Paper juice or milk cartons
- Plastic microwave trays
- Frozen-food containers
- Tissues, paper towels and napkins
- Styrofoam packaging
Glass shows why drop-off and curbside rules differ
Glass is excluded from Joplin’s current curbside recycling list but accepted at the municipal Drop-Off Recycling Center when lids are removed.
New Joplin Yard-Waste Pickup Rules Starting October 1, 2026
Under the renewed Republic Services contract, yard waste can no longer be mixed into the regular trash cart. Residents who want curbside yard-waste collection must contact Republic Services and have their address added to the pickup schedule.
The service operates every other week. Grass clippings, leaves and weeds should be placed in biodegradable paper bags, while small limbs or brush should be bundled with biodegradable material such as compostable twine.
The City publishes a limit of 10 bags or bundles per pickup. Residents who prefer a cart instead of paper bags can obtain an additional 96-gallon yard-waste cart for $5.50 per month.
Base trash service already includes the yard-waste option
The September 2026 City update says the new $17.42 base solid-waste rate includes yard-waste service, but residents still need to contact Republic Services to activate pickup for their address.
Republic Services customer service: 800-431-1507, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Bulky-Item Pickup Changes Starting October 1, 2026
The renewed City contract also changes curbside bulky-item pickup. Residents must contact Republic Services to schedule collection instead of placing bulky waste out without arrangements.
Each household is limited to four bulky-item pickups per year, with up to four cubic yards per pickup. The City says this service is included in the base residential trash rate.
This curbside option is separate from the subsidized GFL transfer-station drop-off program described above.
Before You Visit Joplin Recycling Center
Confirm the operating day
The facility is closed Monday and Sunday and uses different hours on Tuesday/Thursday and Wednesday/Friday/Saturday.
Separate normal recyclables
Keep cardboard, paper, #1/#2 plastics, glass and metals separate from electronics, chemicals and liquid waste.
Bring ID for household hazardous waste
The HHW program requires proper identification and is limited to qualifying residents of the five participating counties.
Prepare TV or monitor payment
The current fee is $10 per television or computer monitor. On-site payment is by check or money order.
Use leak-proof containers for oil or gasoline
Motor oil and old gasoline must be pourable and leak-proof, with a published 3-gallon limit.
Send leaves, grass and brush to the correct location
Leaves and grass go to West Eddy Lane; scheduled limb and brush loads go to North Schifferdecker Avenue.
Call before hauling an unusual item
Use 417-624-0820 ext. 1501 if the material, quantity, container or appliance is not clearly covered by the official acceptance list.
Common Joplin Recycling Problems and Better Next Steps
| Problem |
Likely Reason |
What to Do |
| You arrive Monday |
Monday is a regular closure day. |
Return Tuesday through Saturday during the published daily schedule. |
| Glass cannot go in your curbside cart |
Joplin’s curbside program excludes glass. |
Take acceptable glass to 1310 W. A Street and remove lids. |
| A TV requires payment |
The City charges $10 per television or computer monitor. |
Bring a check or money order, or prepay at City Hall. |
| Leaves are rejected at the brush site |
The Schifferdecker program accepts limbs and brush only. |
Take leaves and grass to 3457 W. Eddy Lane. |
| Latex paint is refused as HHW |
The current City HHW page excludes latex paint. |
Follow the City’s published drying/solidification and trash-disposal instructions. |
| Furniture cannot go into recycling |
The Recycling Center is not a general household trash facility. |
Use scheduled curbside bulky pickup or the subsidized GFL drop-off program. |
| Yard waste is left beside the trash cart after October 1 |
Residents must enroll their address and follow the new bag/bundle rules. |
Contact Republic Services and follow the biodegradable packaging rules. |
Map to Joplin Drop-Off Recycling Center
This map targets the main municipal Recycling Center at 1310 West A Street, Joplin, MO 64801. Do not use this map pin for leaf/grass, limb/brush or bulky-item drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joplin Recycling Center
Where is Joplin Recycling Center?
The Joplin Drop-Off Recycling Center is at 1310 West A Street, Joplin, MO 64801.
What are Joplin Recycling Center’s hours?
Tuesday and Thursday are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Sunday are closed.
Who can use Joplin Recycling Center?
The City accepts recyclable materials from residents of Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Barton and Vernon counties.
Does Joplin Recycling Center accept cardboard?
Yes. Cardboard and fiberboard are included in the City’s accepted-material list.
Does Joplin Recycling Center accept glass?
Yes. Glass is accepted at the municipal drop-off center when lids are removed. Glass is not accepted through Joplin’s curbside recycling cart.
Does Joplin Recycling Center accept televisions?
Yes. Televisions and computer monitors are accepted with a current $10 fee per unit.
Can I recycle computers and phones in Joplin?
Yes. The City’s list includes computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, printers, keyboards and other household electronics.
Does Joplin accept household hazardous waste?
Yes. Qualifying residents of McDonald, Newton, Jasper, Barton and Vernon counties can use the HHW service at 1310 West A Street with proper identification. Commercial and school hazardous waste is excluded.
Where do I take latex paint in Joplin?
The City’s current HHW page excludes latex paint and directs residents to solidify or dry it according to its published instructions before using residential trash service.
Where do Joplin residents take leaves and grass?
Residents can take leaves and grass clippings to the City Compost Facility at 3457 West Eddy Lane. Material must be emptied from bags, and the bags must be removed.
Where do I take tree limbs and brush in Joplin?
The free residential limb-and-brush site is at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue. It operates on the third Saturday and preceding Friday from March through November.
Does Joplin offer residential document shredding?
Yes. The Recycling Center provides secure residential document destruction free of charge. The service is not intended for businesses or commercial operations.
How much is Joplin curbside recycling after October 1, 2026?
The City’s September 2026 service update lists optional curbside recycling at $5.26 per month in addition to the $17.42 base solid-waste rate.
Does Joplin include bulky pickup in the new 2026 trash service?
Yes. Starting October 1, 2026, the base service includes up to four scheduled bulky-item pickups per year, with a limit of four cubic yards per pickup.
Can yard waste go in the regular trash cart after October 1, 2026?
No. The City says grass clippings, leaves, weeds and small limbs or brush must use the separate yard-waste program. Residents must contact Republic Services to activate pickup for their address.
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Independent information guide.
Recycling-Centre.org does not operate the Joplin Drop-Off Recycling Center, City Compost Facility, Schifferdecker limb-and-brush program, GFL Joplin Transfer Station or Republic Services. Hours, fees, accepted materials, service areas, holiday closures, event schedules and collection rules can change. Verify current details with the City of Joplin or responsible service provider before transporting hazardous, oversized, paid-disposal or unusual material.
