# Recycle.ws

> Recycle.ws is a guide and directory for finding recycling locations near you — e-waste, batteries, hazardous waste, scrap metal and donation centers — plus plain answers on what goes where. Recycling centers can list their location for free.

Recycle.ws is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent recycling locations. Content is educational only — not professional advice. Part of the R0cketShip network. Recycling locations list recycling locations on the site; listing details come from the listing recycling location.

## Explore
- [Electronics recycling](https://recycle.ws/explore/e-waste): Where to recycle computers, phones, TVs and other electronics.
- [Battery recycling](https://recycle.ws/explore/batteries): Household, rechargeable and car battery recycling — and why it matters.
- [Household hazardous waste](https://recycle.ws/explore/hazardous-waste): Paint, motor oil, chemicals and other items that need special disposal.
- [Scrap metal recycling](https://recycle.ws/explore/scrap-metal): Finding a scrap yard and understanding what's accepted.
- [Plastics, paper & glass](https://recycle.ws/explore/everyday-recycling): What's actually recyclable in your curbside bin, and common mistakes.
- [Donation & reuse](https://recycle.ws/explore/donation-and-reuse): Giving usable furniture, clothing and appliances a second life.
- [Appliances & large items](https://recycle.ws/explore/appliances-and-large-items): Mattresses, tires, refrigerators and other bulky items.

## Recycling locations by destination
- [Electronics recycling](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=e-waste)
- [Battery recycling](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=batteries)
- [Household hazardous waste](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=hazardous-waste)
- [Scrap metal recycling](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=scrap-metal)
- [Plastics, paper & glass](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=everyday-recycling)
- [Donation & reuse](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=donation-and-reuse)
- [Appliances & large items](https://recycle.ws/listings?d=appliances-and-large-items)

## Specialties
- [Electronics (e-waste) recycling](https://recycle.ws/modalities/e-waste-recycling): computer and laptop recycling, TV and monitor recycling, cell phone recycling
- [Battery recycling](https://recycle.ws/modalities/battery-recycling): household battery recycling, rechargeable and lithium-ion battery recycling, car battery recycling
- [Household hazardous waste](https://recycle.ws/modalities/hazardous-waste-disposal): paint disposal, motor oil recycling, household chemical disposal
- [Scrap metal recycling](https://recycle.ws/modalities/scrap-metal-recycling): scrap metal drop-off, aluminum and copper recycling
- [Plastic, paper & glass recycling](https://recycle.ws/modalities/plastic-paper-glass-recycling): curbside recycling guidance, plastic number sorting, glass recycling
- [Donation & reuse centers](https://recycle.ws/modalities/donation-reuse): furniture donation, clothing and textile donation, appliance donation
- [Appliances & large items](https://recycle.ws/modalities/appliance-large-item-recycling): appliance recycling, mattress recycling, tire recycling

## Who we help
- [Homeowners decluttering](https://recycle.ws/for/homeowners-decluttering): the right place to take items that don't belong in the regular trash or recycling bin
- [People disposing of old electronics](https://recycle.ws/for/electronics-disposal): a responsible place to recycle computers, phones and other devices
- [DIYers & renovators](https://recycle.ws/for/diy-renovators): proper disposal for paint, chemicals and renovation debris
- [Apartment dwellers without curbside recycling](https://recycle.ws/for/apartment-dwellers): the nearest drop-off location for everyday recyclables
- [Small businesses with bulk e-waste](https://recycle.ws/for/small-businesses): a location that can take larger volumes of old electronics
- [Environmentally conscious shoppers](https://recycle.ws/for/environmentally-conscious): to recycle and donate correctly rather than guess

## Key pages
- [Topics A–Z](https://recycle.ws/topics)
- [Answers](https://recycle.ws/answers)
- [FAQ](https://recycle.ws/faq)
- [Full knowledge base](https://recycle.ws/llms-full.txt)
- [HTML sitemap](https://recycle.ws/sitemap)
- [Get matched](https://recycle.ws/find)
- [Recycling locations](https://recycle.ws/listings)
- [Recycling locations](https://recycle.ws/providers)
- [Programs & events](https://recycle.ws/events)
- [For recycling locations](https://recycle.ws/for-practitioners)
- [Safety](https://recycle.ws/safety)