Columbus Recycling Center
Recycling Center
720 S. Mapleton Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Tue–Sat: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Electronics (E-Waste)GlassPaperPlasticScrap Metal
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Recycling Centers in Columbus, IN
There are 5 recycling locations in Columbus, Indiana: 4 recycling centers and 1 scrap yard. 1 location is known to pay cash. Hours are listed for 3.
- 5 locations
- 1 pay cash
- 3 list hours
- 3 open Saturday
- Refreshed Oct 2026 · how we verify
All 5 in Columbusbest-documented first
Garden City Iron & Metal
Scrap Yard
5 Kenmill St, Columbus, IN 47201
Mon–Fri: 9am – 5pm · Sat: 9am – 1pm
Pays cashAluminum CansAppliancesBatteriesCopperElectronics (E-Waste)+1 more
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The Kroot Corporation
Recycling Center
2915 State St, Columbus, IN 47201
Mon–Fri: 1pm – 4:30pm · Sat: 7:30am – 12pm
Aluminum CansAppliancesBatteriesCatalytic ConvertersPropane Tanks+1 more
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ecoATM
Recycling Center
3060 N National Rd, Columbus, IN 47201
Bottles & Cans (Deposit)Cell Phones
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Recycleerp - Recycling & Waste Management Software
Recycling Center
4610 Progress Dr, Columbus, IN 47201
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| Location | Type | Accepts | Pays? | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Recycling Center720 S. Mapleton Street | Recycling Center | Electronics (E-Waste), Glass, Paper +2 | — | Tue–Sat: 7:30am – 4:30pm | (812) 376-2614 |
| Garden City Iron & Metal5 Kenmill St | Scrap Yard | Aluminum Cans, Appliances, Batteries +3 | Yes | Mon–Fri: 9am – 5pm | (888) 586-5322 |
| The Kroot Corporation2915 State St | Recycling Center | Aluminum Cans, Appliances, Batteries +3 | — | Mon–Fri: 1pm – 4:30pm | (812) 372-8203 |
| ecoATM3060 N National Rd | Recycling Center | Bottles & Cans (Deposit), Cell Phones | — | Call | (858) 324-4111 |
| Recycleerp - Recycling & Waste Management Software4610 Progress Dr | Recycling Center | Call to confirm | — | Call | (812) 552-2182 |
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Recycling in Columbus: common questions
How many recycling centers are in Columbus, IN?
We list 5 recycling locations in Columbus: 4 recycling centers and 1 scrap yard. Examples include Columbus Recycling Center, Garden City Iron & Metal, and The Kroot Corporation. 5 have a phone number listed.
Can I get paid for cans and bottles in Columbus?
Indiana has no statewide bottle deposit, so there is no refund per container. Scrap yards such as Garden City Iron & Metal may buy loose aluminum cans by the pound — call for today's price.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Columbus?
Garden City Iron & Metal is a scrap yard in Columbus. Scrap prices change often, so call for current rates, and bring a government photo ID — most states require yards to record one.
Which Columbus recycling centers are open on Saturday?
Columbus Recycling Center, Garden City Iron & Metal, and The Kroot Corporation list Saturday hours. Hours change, so confirm by phone before you go.
How accurate are the hours and accepted items on this page?
Locations come from open datasets (Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, U.S. EPA and state programs). Where a business publishes hours or accepted materials on its own website, we read them from there and mark the listing. Everything else says "Call to confirm". Last data refresh: Oct 2026. See how we get our data on the methodology page, and use "Suggest an edit" on any listing to report a correction.
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