Recycling Guide

Aluminum Aluminum Cans Hazardous Material Hazardous Materials
Ammunition Ammunition Hearing Aids Hearing Aids
Appliance Appliances Magazines Magazines
Battery Batteries Mattresses
Books Books Medical Equipment
Cars Cars Medication
Catalogs Catalogs Metal Metal
Cell Phones Cellular Phones Motor Oil Motor Oil
Clothes Hanger Clothes Hangers Packing Material Packing Material
Clothing Clothing Paper Paper Items
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Plastics Plastics
Computers Computers Plastic bags Plastic Bags
Curbside Curbside Recycling Print Ink Printer Cartridges
Eyeglasses Eyeglasses Television Televisions
Fluorescent Light Fluorescent Lights Tires Tires
Furniture Furniture Unsolicited Mail Unsolicited Mail
Glass Glass Wood and Yard Waste Wood and Yard Waste
2024 FREE E-Waste Collection Event     April 18-20 and 25-27     from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.       
4701 S West Street, Wichita    

Recycling information changes frequently. Please check back for updates. Locations listed in the Recycling Guide are in Wichita unless otherwise noted.

Ammunition

Bulls Eye   accepts unused ammunition
1455 N. Terrace     686-7264
bullseyewichita.com

Appliances

For working appliances, contact local thrift shops or used appliance dealers. Non-working appliances may be picked up by your trash hauler for an extra fee or may be accepted by metal scrap dealers. Some may pay for metals. Please call them for current prices and information. There may be other dealers not listed here. 

For self-hauling:

ABC Recycling, LLC accepts appliances without freon
815 E Gilbert     269-2900
www.abcrecyclingllc.com

Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street     262-1475
2829 N Emporia     838-9381
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)     263-8241
allmetal-recycling.com

Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway     744-3260
Park City
www.axisiron.com

Brooks Landfill
4100 N. West St     350-3225
www.wichita.gov/712/Brooks-Landfill
Fees: $10/unit, $50/unit for items containing freon

His Helping Hands accepts WORKING appliances ONLY
1441 E 37th St. N     838-8528   
www.ccc.org/hishelpinghands

Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W 37th N     941-4320
Charges by weight with an extra fee for appliances containing freon.

Wichita Iron and Metals Corp. CANNOT accept items with freon (refrigerators or freezers)
922 Merton     267-3292
www.wichitairon.com

Wichita Material Recovery pays by the pound for all items/materials
624 E Morris     303-9303
www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com

For pick-up service:

Call to schedule a pickup.

1-800-JUNKPRO
943-5865
1-800-junkpro.com

Bee Gone Junk Removal  
771-1383
www.beegonejunk.com

Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway     744-3260
Park City
www.axisiron.com

Heartland Recycling Services 
351-7114
www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-dumpster-rental

Batteries

Rechargeable batteries and vehicle batteries are recyclable. Regular alkaline batteries can be thrown in the trash; however, batteries containing lithium should be taken to a battery recycler for safe handling. EPA recommendations for safe battery management can be found at www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries. Call the following businesses for information on the types of batteries accepted. 

ABC Recycling, LLC accepts lead acid batteries
815 E Gilbert     269-2900
www.abcrecyclingllc.com

Advance Auto Parts accepts car batteries and motorcycle batteries
303 E. Pawnee     269-4643
724 N. West     941-4639
8310 W. Central     773-4483
4520 E. 13th Street     651-0278

Allied Battery accepts car batteries, sealed lead acid batteries (NO alkaline or rechargeables)
3313 S. Seneca     524-3348
www.alliedbattery.com

Allpak Battery accepts all types of batteries, fees apply for some types
1617 S. Seneca     264-9800
841 N. Tyler #200     729-8026
www.everybattery.com

AutoZone
Wichita Locations:
529 N. Tyler     721-6792
425 N. West     942-2402
9701 E. Harry     686-3284
5301 S. Broadway     529-4745
1727 E. Pawnee     265-9448
910 S. Oliver     682-3151
4849 E. 13th     685-2857
2211 W. 21st     832-1900
2505 S. Meridian     942-4102

Derby Location:
1114 N. Nelson Ave.     789-0261

Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway     744-3260
Park City
www.axisiron.com

Batteries Plus fees apply for some types of batteries
7447 W. 21st, Suite 133     613-3872
11309 E. Kellogg Dr., Suite 100     617-4343 
www.batteriesplus.com/store-locator/ks/wichita
Accepts lithium batteries

Call2Recycle   
Accepts all rechargeable batteries weighing up to 11 lb., including lithium-ion
at area Lowes, Home Depot, and uBreakiFix locations. 
Drop-off Locator:1-877-2-RECYCLE
call2recycle.org/locator

Interstate All Battery Center
5530 E. Central     691-8111  
3741 N Topeka St.     722-2860

Lowe's
Wichita Locations:
333 S. Ridge     773-1800
2626 N. Maize     206-1030

Derby Location:
424 W. Patriot Ave.     206-0000

O’Reilly Auto Parts
Wichita Locations:
721 N. Broadway     263-7225
4635 S. Broadway     524-6002
4130 W. Central     945-3376
4818 E. Lincoln     685-5200
3109 E. Pawnee     685-7900
2219 S. Seneca     264-6422
544 N. Tyler     729-7311
4850 E. 13thSt.     686-5536
714 W. 21st St.     831-9112
3675 N. Maize Rd.     722-2290

Derby Location:
955 N. Hwy 15     789-0608

Park City Location: 
1850 East 61st St N     361-0723

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell    660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp   
HHW accepts lithium batteries from handheld tools or devices only.
No lithium car batteries, hoverboard/scooter batteries, etc. 
Guidelines are subject to change. Please call ahead to make sure specific types of batteries are still accepted.

Waste Management mail-in program  does not accept lithium batteries
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com

Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris     303-9303
www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com

Books

Many thrift shops and used bookstores accept books. Search online for "Thrift Shops" and "Book Dealers - Used and Rare." Books also are accepted at the following locations:

Friends of the Wichita Public Library Used Bookstore
711 W. 2nd St.     261-8500 
www.wichitalibraryfriends.org

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts 25 or fewer books. No large quantities.

Wichita Advanced Learning Library or any of the 6 branch libraries
711 W. 2nd St.     261-8500
www.wichitalibrary.org

Cars

Veteran Car Donations accepts both working and non-working vehicles to provide assistance to veterans and their families
www.veterancardonations.org

Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street     262-1475
2829 N Emporia     838-9381
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)     263-8241
allmetal-recycling.com

Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway     744-3260
Park City
www.axisiron.com

Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris     303-9303
www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com

Cellular Phones

American E-Waste Recyclers
716 S. Washington
409-7224 or 871-9858
www.americanewasterecyclers.com

Batteries Plus 
7447 W. 21st, Suite 133     613-3872
11309 E. Kellogg Dr., Suite 100     617-4343 
www.batteriesplus.com/store-locator/ks/wichita

Cell Phones for Soldiers

Electronix Recyclers - Kansas E-Waste Recycler
2955 S Kansas    425-7060
ElectronixRecyclers.com

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Starkey Inc.
4500 W. Maple     512-4243 
www.starkey.org/e-cycling/
Go to the north side of the building and ring the bell. For pickup of large quantities or to arrange after-hours drop off call 512-4243.

Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W 37th N     941-4320

Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris     303-9303
www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com

Clothes Hangers

Many dry cleaners and thrift shops will take back hangers that are in good condition for reuse. Check with your dry cleaner or the yellow pages for locations near you.

Clothing

Goodwill  
Wichita Locations:
11027 E 29th Street N     Phone TBD
5455 E Central Ave     744-9291
3636 N Oliver Ave     744-3822
5525 W Central Ave       942-9901
1625 S Rock Rd     691-9341
5025 S Broadway     522-1234
2172 N Amidon Ave     927-2020
3737 N Maize Rd     729-6600   

Derby Location:
1247 N Rainbow Dr     789-8804
goodwillks.org

His Helping Hands
1441 E 37th St. N     838-8528  
www.ccc.org/hishelpinghands

Compact Fluorescent Lights

Batteries Plus no 8-ft fluorescent tubes accepted
7447 W. 21st, Suite 133     613-3872
11309 E. Kellogg Dr., Suite 100     617-4343 
www.batteriesplus.com/store-locator/ks/wichita

Home Depot Stores
8444 W. McCormick
3350 N. Woodlawn
Drop off unbroken bulbs to the returns desk or green bin near the store entrance.

Lowe's
Wichita Locations:
333 S. Ridge     773-1800
2626 N. Maize     206-1030

Derby Location:
424 W. Patriot Ave.     206-0000

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell    660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
Accepts unbroken bulbs only
www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp

Waste Management mail-in program
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com

Computers

Computers are accepted at the following locations:

ABC Recycling, LLC  accepts towers only
815 E Gilbert     269-2900
www.abcrecyclingwichita.com

American E-Waste Recyclers
716 S. Washington
409-7224 or 871-9858
www.americanewasterecyclers.com

Best Buy $29.99 charge per item at all locations
2111 N. Rock Rd     684-5026
2441 N. Maize Rd     524-2079
www.bestbuy.com/recycle

Electronix Recyclers - Kansas E-Waste Recycler
2955 S Kansas     425-7060
ElectronixRecyclers.com

Goodwill  
Wichita Locations:
11027 E 29th Street N     Phone TBD
5455 E Central Ave     744-9291
3636 N Oliver Ave     744-3822
5525 W Central Ave       942-9901
1625 S Rock Rd     691-9341
5025 S Broadway     522-1234
2172 N Amidon Ave     927-2020
3737 N Maize Rd     729-6600   

Derby Location:
1247 N Rainbow Dr     789-8804
goodwillks.org

IT Source accepts computers and computer hardware
8351 E. 35th Street North     264-2370
www.recycleits.com

Office Depot Stores
613 S Dugan Rd     943-0054 
8147 E Kellogg Dr.     686-1401 
3035 N Rock Rd.     631-1451

Ribbit Computers accepts computers and monitors; $5 recycle fee
126 N West St., Suite A     612-1500  
3433 N Rock Rd #105     630-0239

Starkey Inc.
4500 W. Maple     512-4243 
www.starkey.org/e-cycling/
Go to the north side of the building and ring the bell. For pickup of large quantities or to arrange after-hours drop off call 512-4243.

Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W 37th N     941-4320
$10 charge for tube monitors

Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris     303-9303
www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com

Curbside Recycling

Please do not put plastic bags in curbside recycling bins.
Curbside recycling is provided by local trash haulers.   
Items collected include: 

Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses can be dropped off for reuse at:

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Kansas Lions State Office
231 S. Tyler     773-2100

Check with your local optician for additional reuse options.

Fluorescent Lights

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell     660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp

Batteries Plus no 8-ft fluorescent tubes accepted
7447 W. 21st, Suite 133     613-3872
11309 E. Kellogg Dr., Suite 100     617-4343

Waste Management mail-in program
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com

Furniture

Many thrift shops and used furniture stores accept furniture that is in good condition. Search online for "Thrift Shops" and "Furniture Dealers - Used."

Bee Gone Junk Removal LLC call to schedule a pickup
771-1383
www.beegonejunk.com

1-800-JUNKPRO call to schedule a pickup
943-5865
www.1-800-junkpro.com

His Helping Hands
1441 E 37th St. N     838-8528  
www.ccc.org/hishelpinghands

Glass

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Glass is accepted by many curbside recycling programs.

Hazardous Materials

Household hazardous materials are accepted at:

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell    660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
Accepts used motor oil for recycling, antifreeze, paints/finishes/varnishes, household cleaning products, medications, pesticides, garden products, and rechargeable batteries. www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp

Hearing Aids

Heartspring
8700 E. 29th St. N.     634-8750

Kansas Lions State Office
231 S. Tyler     773-2100

Magazines/Catalogs

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Mattresses

Brooks Landfill $20 recycling fee per mattress or boxspring (any size)
4100 N. West St     350-3225
www.wichita.gov/712/Brooks-Landfill

Waste Connections Transfer Station $25 disposal fee per mattress or boxspring
4300 W 37th N     941-4320

Medical Equipment

Medical Loan Closet
4616 E 13th Street     779-8989
Open Mondays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

6655 E Harry St     779-8989
medicalloancloset.com

Medication

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility                                                                                     
Free to consumers to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications, including prescriptions, uncontrolled substances and over the counter medicine.
801 Stillwell    660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp

Wichita Walgreens Safe Medication Disposal Kiosks (24 Hrs A Day)
Kiosks are free to consumers to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications, including prescriptions, controlled substances and over the counter medicine.
3333 E Central
555 N Maize Rd
3150 S Seneca St
458 N Baltimore Ave 
www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/safe-medication-disposal.jsp

Sedgwick County Safe Medication Disposal Kiosks  
Kiosks are free to consumers to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications, including prescriptions, controlled substances and over-the-counter medicine. No ID check or questions asked.
Valley Center Police Station | 616 E 5th St, Valley Center
Mulvane Police Station | 410 E Main, Mulvane
Clearwater Police Station | 109 S. Lee, Clearwater
Bel Aire Police Station | 7651 E Central Park Ave, Bel Aire
Cheney Police Station | 131 N Main, Cheney

Metal (including cans)

Metal products are accepted at the following locations. Call the following businesses for information on the types of metal accepted.

ABC Recycling, LLC accepts aluminum beverage cans, but not steel food cans
815 E Gilbert     269-2900
www.abcrecyclingllc.com

Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street     262-1475
2829 N Emporia     838-9381
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)     263-8241
allmetal-recycling.com

Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway     744-3260
Park City
www.axisiron.com

Heartland Recycling Services no self-haul
351-7114
www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-dumpster-rental

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Wichita Iron and Metals Corp.
922 Merton     267-3291
www.wichitairon.com

Wichita Material Recovery  *does not accept aluminum cans
624 E Morris     303-9303
http://www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com

Motor Oil (Used)

Used motor oil is accepted at the following locations:

AutoZone accepts used motor oil and transmission fluid
Wichita Locations:
529 N. Tyler     721-6792
425 N. West     942-2402
2505 S. Meridian     942-4102
9701 E. Harry     686-3284
5301 S. Broadway     529-4745
1727 E. Pawnee     265-9448
910 S. Oliver     682-3151
4849 E. 13th     685-2857
2211 W. 21st     832-1900

Derby Location:
1114 N. Nelson Ave.     789-0261

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell     660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp
Accepts used and unused motor oil as well as cooking oil.

Jiffy Lube
Wichita Locations:
3066 S. Seneca     529-2109
5550 S. Broadway     529-4110
1624 E. Pawnee     264-2158
5201 E. Central     681-0999
7718 E. Harry     686-3379
6025 E. 21st Street     688-5566
7406 W. Central     722-0143

Joy’s Service Center accepts used motor oil and used antifreeze
549 N. Tyler     722-4631
Wichita, KS

O’Reilly Auto Parts accepts used motor oil, transmission fluid, gear oil, and oil filters
Wichita Locations:
721 N. Broadway     263-7225
4635 S. Broadway     524-6002
4130 W. Central     945-3376
4818 E. Lincoln     685-5200
3109 E. Pawnee     685-7900
2219 S. Seneca     264-6422
544 N. Tyler     729-7311
4850 E. 13thSt.     686-5536
714 W. 21st St.     831-9112
2020 N. SE Blvd.     788-9595
11411 E. Kellogg     683-2534
6505 E. Central     685-1717
3675 N. Maize Rd.     722-2290

Derby Location:
955 N Hwy 15     789-0608

Park City Location: 
1850 East 61st St N     361-0723

Packing Material

Advanced Packaging and Shipping Solutions
6222 E 21st St. N    685-6086
Accepts foam peanuts and bubble wrap

UPS Store
2250 N Rock Rd, Ste 118     686-6190
Accepts foam peanuts and bubble wrap only

Paper Items

Various types of paper are accepted at the following locations. 

Pratt Industries accepts paper, carboard, and newspaper
805 E. Murdock, Bldg B     832-9472

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts newspapers, magazines/catalogs, corrugated cardboard, office paper, and all other kinds of paper.

Phone Directories

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center accepts phone books in their "Mixed Paper" bins
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Plastics

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts #1 see-through bottles and jars; #2 cloudy or colored bottles, jars, and jugs (the kind that take screw on caps);
and items which have #5 in the recycling triangle.

Plastic Bags

Please do not drop off bags of other recyclable items in plastic bag collection bins.

Dillons
Inside all area Dillons stores, usually in the entryway.

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts STRETCHABLE plastic bags and wraps.

Target
Inside all area Target stores, usually in the entryway.

Walmart
Inside all area Walmart stores, usually in the customer service area.

Printer Cartridges

Printer cartridges can be recycled and/or refurbished by the following businesses:

IT Source  
8351 E. 35th Street North     264-2370
www.recycleits.com

Office Depot Stores
613 S Dugan Rd     943-0054 
8147 E Kellogg Dr.     686-1401 
3035 N Rock Rd.     631-1451
www.officedepot.com/l/services/ink-and-toner-cartridge-recycling

PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark     269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org

Target
Inside all area Target stores, usually in the entryway.

Televisions

American E-Waste Recyclers charges a fee for recycling televisions and microwaves
716 S. Washington
409-7224 or 871-9858
www.americanewasterecyclers.com

Best Buy
($29.99 charge per item at all locations, limit 2 per household per day)
2111 N. Rock Rd     684-5026
2441 N. Maize Rd     524-2079
www.bestbuy.com/recycle

Electronix Recyclers - Kansas E-Waste Recycler
2955 S Kansas     425-7060
ElectronixRecyclers.com

IT Source
8351 E. 35th Street North     264-2370
www.recycleits.com

Waste Connections Transfer Station $10 recycling fee/television
4300 W 37th N     941-4320

Tires

Tires are accepted for a fee at the following locations:

Brooks Landfill   
4100 N. West St     350-3225
http://www.wichita.gov/712/Brooks-Landfill

David’s Tire and Automotive, Inc. 
2401 N. Broadway     838-1666

Southwest Tire Recycling 
2756 S. West     942-2525

Waste Connections Transfer Station 
4300 W 37th N     941-4320

Used Cooking Oil and Grease

Used cooking oil and grease are accepted at the following location:

DAR PRO Solutions   Call ahead for information.
2155 North Mosley St.     1-855-327-7761
www.darpro-solutions.com/locations/professional-grease-recycling-services-in-wichita

Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell     660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp

Unsolicited Mail

Catalog Choice
www.catalogchoice.org

Federal Trade Commission - Consumer Advice
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-stop-junk-mail

OptOutPrescreen.com
https://www.optoutprescreen.com

Wood and Yard Waste

Wood Waste and Yard Waste are accepted at the following locations:

Brooks Landfill accepts leaves, grass clippings, and untreated wood (charge by weight)
4100 N. West St.     350-3225
http://www.wichita.gov/712/Brooks-Landfill

Evergreen Recycle
302 W 53rd St North     821-9991
Accepts grass leaves, trees, raw fencing & pallets - nothing treated/stained.
Park City

The following businesses will haul wood and yard waste:

Bee Gone Junk Removal call to schedule a pickup
771-1383
www.beegonejunk.com

Heartland Recycling Services no self-haul
351-7114
www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-dumpster-rental

1-800-JUNKPRO no self haul
943-5865
1-800-junkpro.com

Fall leaf collection 

Wichita Dirt Company accepts leaves free of charge  
655-1067
Rose Hill
wichitadirtco.com

Nudge Compost will pick up leaves in paper bags for a fee
785-979-5537
nudgecompost.com/leafcollection

Other Resources

For additional recycling options, visit Earth911.
search.earth911.com