Recycling Guide
Ammunition
Ammunition is accepted at:
Bulls Eye
1455 N. Terrace
Wichita, KS
686-7264
Will accept unused ammunition.
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. There may be others not listed here.
For self-hauling:
ABC Recycling, LLC
815 E Gilbert
269-2900
http://www.abcrecyclingllc.com/home.html
Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street
2829 N Emporia
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)
262-1475
http://allmetal-recycling.com/
Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway
Park City, KS
744-3260
http://www.axisiron.com/
Bee Gone Junk Removal LLC
771-1383
http://www.beegonejunk.com
Brooks C & D Landfill
4100 N. West St
350-3225
http://www.wichita.gov/PWU/Pages/Brooks.aspx
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-appliance-recycling/
Jot-Em Down Store
263-0738
Accepts working appliances
Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W. 37th St. N.
941-4320
http://www.wasteconnectionswichita.com/about/transfer-station
Wichita Iron and Metals Corp.
922 Merton
267-3291
http://www.wichitairon.com/
Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris
Wichita, KS 67211
303-9303
http://www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com/
For pick-up service:
1-800-JUNKPRO
943-5865
https://1-800-junkpro.com/
American Hauling
806-5160
Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway
Park City, KS
744-3260
http://www.axisiron.com/
Blades
265-1316
Economical Hauling
992-8641
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-dumpster-rental/
Jot-Em Down Store
263-0738
White Glove Removal
258-8148
www.wichitajunkhauling.com
Batteries
Rechargeable batteries and vehicle batteries are recyclable. Regular alkaline batteries can be thrown in the trash. Call the following businesses for information on the types of batteries accepted.
ABC Recycling, LLC
815 E Gilbert
269-2900
http://www.abcrecyclingllc.com/home.html
Advance Auto Parts
303 E. Pawnee 269-4643
724 N. West 941-4639
8310 W. Central 773-4483
4520 E. 13th Street 651-0278
Wichita, KS
Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street
2829 N Emporia
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)
262-1475
http://allmetal-recycling.com/
Allied Battery
3313 S. Seneca
Wichita, KS
524-3348
Allpak Battery
1617 S. Seneca 264-9800
841 N. Tyler #200 729-8026
Wichita, KS
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
Batteries Plus
7447 W. 21st, Suite 133
Wichita, KS
613-3872
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-disposal-center/
Interstate All Battery Center
5530 E. Central
Wichita, KS
691-8111
Lowe's
333 S. Ridge
11959 E. Kellogg
2626 N. Maize
Wichita, KS
424 W. 63rd
Derby, KS
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
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
RadioShack
4848 S. Broadway
1050 S. Oliver
448 S. Rock Road
2021 N. Amidon
3411 N. Rock
2750 S. Broadway
2413 N Maize Rd
Towne West Mall
Wichita, KS
Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell, Wichita - 660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp
Waste Management mail-in program
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com
Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris
Wichita, KS 67211
303-9303
http://www.wichitamaterialrecovery.com/
Books
Many thrift shops and used bookstores accept books. See your yellow pages under "Thrift Shops" and "Book Dealers - Used and Rare." Books also are accepted at the following locations:
Friends of the Wichita Public Library Used Bookstore
http://www.wichitalibrary.org/
International Paper Recycling Division
4300 W. 29th St. S. Circle
Wichita, KS
943-1033
Drop-off bin is accessible 24 hours.
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts 25 or fewer books. No large quantities.
Wichita Public Library or any branch library
223 S. Main
Wichita, KS
261-8500
Cars
Veteran Car Donations accepts both working and non-working vehicles to provide assistance to veterans and their families.
http://www.veterancardonations.org/
Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street
2829 N Emporia
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)
262-1475
http://allmetal-recycling.com/
Cellular Phones
Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street
2829 N Emporia
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)
262-1475
http://allmetal-recycling.com/
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-disposal-center/
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W 37th N
Wichita, KS
941-4320
Wichita Iron & Metals
922 W. Merton
316-267-3291
Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris
Wichita, KS 67211
303-9303
YWCA
267-7233
Accepts working cell phones with chargers. Call to arrange donation.
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
- Can be used as rags for cleaning.
- Consider donations to thrift shops.
- Winter coats and blankets are accepted through the "Warm Hearts" program at local Best Cleaners, generally in the month of January. Check your phone directory for locations and call for details.
Compact Fluorescent Lights
Home Depot Stores
8444 W. McCormick
and
3350 N. Woodlawn
Return unbroken bulbs to the returns desk.
Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell, Wichita - 660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
Accepts unbroken bulbs only
http://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
815 E Gilbert
269-2900
www.abcrecyclingwichita.com
Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street
2829 N Emporia
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)
262-1475
http://allmetal-recycling.com/
American e-Waste Recyclers
716 S. Washington
409-7224 or 871-9858
www.americanewasterecyclers.com
Best Buy
($25.00 charge per computer monitor at all locations)
www.bestbuy.com/recycle
2111 N. Rock Rd
Wichita, KS
684-5026
2441 N. Maize Rd
Wichita, KS
524-2079
Electronix Recyclers
1224 S Santa Fe
Wichita, KS
425-7060
ElectronixRecyclers.com
Goodwill Stores
5525 W Central
Wichita, KS
2200 N Amidon
Wichita, KS
5025 S Broadway
Wichita, KS
3737 N Maize Road
Maize, KS
1625 S Rock Rd, Suite 115A
Wichita, KS
3636 N Oliver
Wichita, KS
1247 N Rainbow Dr
Derby, KS
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-disposal-center/
IT Source
8351 E. 35th Street North
Wichita, KS
264-2370
www.recycleits.com
Accepts computers and computer hardware.
Office Depot
613 S Dugan Rd
Wichita, KS
943-0054
3035 N Rock Rd
Wichita, KS
631-1451
Purchase $5, $10 and $15 boxes at the store. Fill boxes with old equipment and return to the store.
Ribbit Computers
921 E Douglas
Wichita, KS
240 S West St
Wichita, KS
438 S Rock Rd
Wichita, KS
3433 N Rock Rd #105
Wichita, KS
Call 612-1500 for pricing
Starkey Inc.
4500 W. Maple
Wichita, KS
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
Wichita, KS
941-4320
$10 charge for tube monitors
Wichita Iron & Metals
922 W. Merton
316-267-3291
Wichita Material Recovery
624 E Morris
Wichita, KS 67211
303-9303
www.wmrks.com
Curbside Recycling
Curbside recycling is provided by local trash haulers.
Items collected include:
- Corrugated cardboard
- Chip board – cereal, soda, shoe boxes, etc.
- Newspaper
- Magazines
- Junk mail
- Phone books
- Other light-colored papers
- Plastic containers with No. 1 to No. 7 stamped on the bottom – milk jugs, pop and water bottles, detergent bottles, butter and yogurt containers, etc.
- Steel cans
- Aluminum cans
- Clean aluminum foil
- Glass containers – clear, amber, green, blue
- Paperboard Cans
Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses can be dropped off at:
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark Wichita, KS
269-1359
Accepts eyeglasses for reuse.
www.recyclewichita.org
Kansas Lions State Office
231 S. Tyler Wichita, KS
773-2100
Accepts eyeglasses for reuse.
Check with your local optician.
Fluorescent Lights
Sedgwick County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
801 Stillwell, Wichita - 660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp
Waste Management mail-in program
www.thinkgreenfromhome.com
Furniture
Many thrift shops and used furniture stores accept furniture that is in good condition. See your yellow pages under "Thrift Shops" and "Furniture Dealers - Used."
Bee Gone Junk Removal LLC
771-1383
http://www.beegonejunk.com
Blades
265-1316
Economical Hauling
992-8641
1-800-JUNKPRO
943-5865
www.junkpro.us
White Glove Removal
258-8148
www.wichitajunkhauling.com
Glass
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
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, Wichita - 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. http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp
Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids are accepted at the following location:
Heartspring
8700 E. 29th St. N.
Wichita, KS
634-8750
Magazines/Catalogs
Office papers, school papers and unsolicited mail (junk mail) can now go in recycling bins at area grocery stores in the bins along with magazines and catalogs.
International Paper Recycling Division
4300 W. 29th St. S. Circle
Wichita, KS
943-1033
Drop-off bin is accessible 24 hours.
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
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, Wichita - 660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp
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
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, KS 67147
Mulvane Police Station | 410 E Main, Mulvane, KS 67110
Clearwater Police Station | 109 S. Lee, Clearwater, KS 67206
Bel Aire Police Station | 7651 E Central Park Ave, Bel Aire KS 67226
Cheney Police Station | 131 N Main, Cheney, KS 67205
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
815 E Gilbert
269-2900
http://www.abcrecyclingllc.com/home.html
Allmetal Recycling
800 E 21st Street
2829 N Emporia
800 St. Francis (Downtown Location)
262-1475
http://allmetal-recycling.com/
Axis Iron and Metal Recycling Co.
5546 N Broadway
Park City, KS
744-3260
axisrecycling.com
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-disposal-center/
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Wichita Iron and Metals Corp.
922 Merton
Wichita, KS
267-3291
www.wichitairon.com
Motor Oil (Used)
Used motor oil is accepted at the following locations:
Advance Auto Parts
303 E. Pawnee 269-4643
724 N. West 941-4639
8310 W. Central 773-4483
4520 E. 13th St. 651-0278
AutoZone
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, Wichita - 660-7458
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues. - Fri.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat.
http://www.sedgwickcounty.org/environment/householdhazardouswaste.asp
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
549 N. Tyler
Wichita, KS
722-4631
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
2020 N. SE Blvd. 788-9595
11411 E. Kellogg 683-2534
6505 E. Central 685-1717
3675 N. Maize Rd. 722-2290
Wichita, KS
Derby Location:
955 N Hwy 15 789-0608
Packing Material
The Mail Room
2020 W. 21st Street
Wichita, KS
838-2844
Accepts foam peanuts, bubble wrap and Styrofoam sheets.
Packaging Store
6210 Shadybrook
Wichita, KS
685-6086
Accepts foam peanuts and bubble wrap.
UPS Store
2250 N Rock Rd, Ste 118
Wichita, KS
686-6190
Accepts foam peanuts and bubble wrap only
Paper Items
Various types of paper are accepted at the following locations. Specific types are listed under each location:
International Paper Recycling Division
4300 W. 29th Street South Circle
Wichita, KS
943-1033
Accepts corrugated cardboard, magazines/catalogs, office paper and newspapers.
24-hour drop off bins.
Pratt Industries
805 E. Murdock, Bldg B
Wichita, KS
832 9472
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts newspapers, magazines/catalogs, corrugated cardboard, office paper, and all other kinds of paper.
Phone Directories
Telephone directories are collected for several weeks after their delivery in the fall. Look for special recycling containers at International Paper Recycling Division Facility at 4300 W. 29th St. South or call 1-800-953-4400. During the months that dumpsters are not available, please call International Paper at 943-1033
Plastics
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts #1 and #2 Bottles, Jars, Jugs (the kind that take screw on caps), plastic bags (stretch, not tear) and items which have #5 in the recycling triangle.
Plastic Bags
Dillons
Inside all area Dillons stores.
PRo KS - Miller Recycling Center
725 E. Clark
Wichita, KS
269-1359
www.recyclewichita.org
Accepts plastic shopping bags.
All area Wal-Mart stores
Printer Cartridges
Printer cartridges can be recycled and/or refurbished by the following businesses:
Cartridge Express
10555 W. 21st, Ste. 500
722-7400
Cartridge King of Kansas
2819 E. Central
Wichita, KS
264-5399
The Cartridge Store
4728 S. Broadway
522-0035
Cartridge World
2241 N. Maize Rd. Suite 103
Wichita, KS
721-2229
2250 N. Rock Rd. Suite 130
Wichita, KS
681-1183
11333 E. Kellogg, Suite 202
Wichita, KS
684-3455
620 N. Rock Rd., Suite 140
Derby, KS 67037
788-7760
KK Office Solutions
3910 N. Bridgeport Circle
Wichita, KS
944-5464
The Printer Shop
601 N Ridge Rd, Suite 109
Wichita, KS
722-4400
Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W 37th N
Wichita, KS
941-4320
Televisions
American e-Waste Recyclers
716 S. Washington
409-7224 or 871-9858
www.americanewasterecyclers.com
Best Buy
($25.00 charge per television at all locations)
www.bestbuy.com/recycle
2111 N. Rock Rd
Wichita, KS
684-5026
2441 N. Maize Rd
Wichita, KS
524-2079
Heartland Recycling Services
351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-disposal-center/
Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W 37th N
Wichita, KS
941-4320
$20 charge for tube televisions all sizes
Tires
Tires are accepted at the following locations:
David’s Tire and Automotive, Inc.
2401 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS
838-1666
Southwest Tire Recycling
2756 S. West
Wichita, KS
942-2525
Waste Connections Transfer Station
4300 W. 37th St. N.
Wichita, KS
941-4320
Used Cooking Oil and Grease
Used cooking oil and grease are accepted at the following location:
DAR PRO Solution
https://www.darpro-solutions.com/locations/professional-grease-recycling-services-in-wichita
2155 North Mosley St.
Wichita, KS 67214
1-855-327-7761
Unsolicited Mail
Unsolicited mail (junk mail), as well as office papers and school papers may go in recycling bins at area grocery stores, along with magazines and catalogs.
Catalog Choice
www.catalogchoice.org
Remove your name from unsolicited mail lists by writing to:
Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512-0643
Include your name, address and zip code. Be sure to list all forms of your name. For example: Jane Doe, J. Doe, Mrs. John Doe, Ms. Jane Doe. Within three months, you should see a drastic reduction in the amount of unsolicited mail that you receive.
Helps businesses stop mail addressed to former employees.
OptOutPrescreen.com
https://www.optoutprescreen.com
Opt out of pre-approved credit card and insurance offers online or by phone: 1-888-5OPTOUT.
Wood and Yard Waste
Wood Waste and Yard Waste are accepted at the following locations:
Bee Gone Junk Removal LLC
771-1383
http://www.beegonejunk.com
Brooks C & D Landfill
4100 N. West St.
Wichita, KS
350-3225
http://www.wichita.gov/PWU/Pages/Brooks.aspx
Evergreen Recycle
302 W 53rd St North
Wichita, KS
821-9991
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-dumpster-rental/
The following businesses will haul wood and yard waste:
All Tree
641-8667
www.alltree.net
Will chip yard waste in your yard.
American Hauling
806-5160
Bee Gone Junk Removal LLC
771-1383
http://www.beegonejunk.com
Blades
265-1316
Bradburn Waste Disposal
686-1959
www.bradburnwaste.com
Heartland Recycling Services
316-351-7114
https://www.heartlandrecyclingservices.com/wichita-dumpster-rental/
1-800-JUNKPRO
943-5865
https://1-800-junkpro.com/
White Glove Removal
258-8148
www.wichitajunkhauling.com