New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center: hours, fees & what they take
Official name: City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center
City of New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center is at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122. Hours: Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.. It accepts plastics #1 and #2; paper: newspapers, junk mail, catalogs, office paper; corrugated cardboard and boxboard; small aluminum and steel cans; electronics (e-waste): computers, laptops, phones, monitors, printers, game consoles, stereos; batteries (aa, aaa, aaaa, c, d, 6 and 9 volt, lithium); light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent); televisions (limit 4); glass (limit 50 lb); tires (limit 5); mardi gras beads. Who can use it: Orleans Parish residents only (businesses and organizations excluded). Source: City of New Orleans Sanitation – Recycling Drop-Off (https://nola.gov/recycling-drop-off/), verified 2026-11-03.
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Facts
- Address
- 2829 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122 - Parish
- Orleans Parish
- Operator
- City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation
- Type
- Recycling · Electronics (e-waste) · Tires
- Hours
- Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Who can use it
- Orleans Parish residents only (businesses and organizations excluded)
- Phone
- 311 or 504-658-4000
- Last verified
What it accepts
- Plastics #1 and #2
- Paper: newspapers, junk mail, catalogs, office paper
- Corrugated cardboard and boxboard
- Small aluminum and steel cans
- Electronics (e-waste): computers, laptops, phones, monitors, printers, game consoles, stereos
- Batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6 and 9 volt, lithium)
- Light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent)
- Televisions (limit 4)
- Glass (limit 50 lb)
- Tires (limit 5)
- Mardi Gras beads
Not accepted
Styrofoam, containers with food, grease-stained items (such as pizza boxes), composting materials, recyclables in plastic bags.
Rules & fees
- Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, motor oil and similar) is taken only on the City's annual HHW Collection Day here (2026: April 11, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; proof of Orleans Parish residency required).
- The City's online event calendar lists this drop-off on the second Saturday of the month, while the Recycling Drop-Off page says weekly on Saturdays — check nola.gov or call 311 before you go.
Common questions
What are the hours at New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center?
Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.. Last verified 2026-11-03 from City of New Orleans Sanitation – Recycling Drop-Off. Hours can change, so confirm before you go.
Is New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center open on Sunday?
No. The listed hours do not include Sunday: Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Is New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center open on Saturday?
Yes. The listed hours include Saturday: Saturday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Who can use New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center?
Orleans Parish residents only (businesses and organizations excluded)
What does New Orleans Recycling Drop-Off Center take?
Plastics #1 and #2; Paper: newspapers, junk mail, catalogs, office paper; Corrugated cardboard and boxboard; Small aluminum and steel cans; Electronics (e-waste): computers, laptops, phones, monitors, printers, game consoles, stereos; Batteries (AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6 and 9 volt, lithium); Light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent); Televisions (limit 4); Glass (limit 50 lb); Tires (limit 5); Mardi Gras beads. Not accepted: Styrofoam, containers with food, grease-stained items (such as pizza boxes), composting materials, recyclables in plastic bags.
Verification status
Confirmed (from the official sources below, checked ): Operator, Hours, Who can use it, Phone, What it accepts, Not accepted, Rules & fees. Sources: City of New Orleans Sanitation – Recycling Drop-Off; City of New Orleans – Recycling Drop-Off calendar; City of New Orleans – Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day 2026.
Sources conflict — Schedule:
- Saturdays, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (City of New Orleans Sanitation – Recycling Drop-Off)
- Every second Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (City of New Orleans – Recycling Drop-Off calendar)
Newer source: Not determinable. This page shows the Sanitation page schedule. Confirm on nola.gov or by calling 311 before you go.
Item guides that list this site: Tire disposal in New Orleans · Electronics recycling in New Orleans · Battery recycling in New Orleans
Nearby sites
- Jefferson Parish Meadowbrook Drop-Off Site — Gretna, 7.8 mi
- Jefferson Parish Marrero Drop-Off Site — Marrero, 8.4 mi
- Jefferson Parish Metairie Drop-Off Site — Metairie, 9.3 mi
See also: New Orleans dump & drop-off guide · all New Orleans area sites · sites in New Orleans
Map location: Census Geocoder (exact match).