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- Recycling and Trash Offices
- Recycling Drop-Off Sites
- Compost and Mulch Facility
- Trash Transfer Station
- Material Recovery Facility
Location and Hours
1560 S. Happy Hollow Rd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-8398
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
LEED Silver Certification
The building's expansion project was completed in 2017. Among the city’s goals for this project was to design the new building to LEED Silver standard with low impact development (LID) site design, energy and water use efficient design, and compliance with the city’s resolution for “green” buildings. McGoodwin, Williams & Yates architecture and engineering staff provided professional design services for this project.
Green Features
- Bicycle Parking and changing room
- Low-Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicle Parking
- Native, water-efficient Landscaping
- White Reflective (cool) roof
- Water Efficient Low-Flow Fixtures
- Energy Efficient LED Lighting with Occupancy Sensors
- Energy Efficient Building Envelope and HVAC Systems
- Use of recycled and local building materials for construction of building
- Construction waste recycling
- Use of low-emitting interior materials
- Purchase of Green Power for the building
Permanent Drop-Off sites
- Happy Hollow Recycling Drop-Off, located at 1420 S. Happy Hollow Road (now open 24 hours a day)
- Marion Orton Recycling Drop-Off, located at 735 W. North Street (now open 24 hours per day)
View more information in our brochure on Recycling Drop-Off Centers (PDF).
Spanish version: Centros de Entrega de Reciclaje (PDF)
Materials Accepted at Recycling Drop-Offs
- Aluminum cans (no foil, foil pans, or scrap metal)
- Corrugated cardboard (must be flattened)
- Glass bottles and jars, all colors (no dishes, ceramics, light bulbs or other glass items accepted)
- Mixed paper: (office paper, magazines, phone books, etc.)
- Newspaper (please remove plastic wrapping)
- Paperboard or chipboard (cereal or shoe boxes, etc., must be flattened and placed in with the cardboard)
- Plastic #2 (milk jugs, detergent bottles, etc - lids are okay)
- Plastic bottles #1 (soda, water, shampoo bottles, etc. - lids are okay)
- Steel or tin cans (no scrap metal)
- Old running shoes and glasses are also accepted for special recycling at the Marion Orton location.
Recyclables Only
These drop-off areas are for recyclables only! They are not designed to collect hazardous waste (paints, oils, cleaners and other home chemicals), large bulky items (furniture and appliances), or electrical items (TVs, computers, radios, microwaves, VCRs). It is illegal to drop off items other than the accepted recyclable materials. Violators will be subject to a fine for illegal dumping.
How to dispose of hazardous items and electronics.
How to dispose of bulky waste, like furniture and old appliances.
Notice:
Food waste compost is now available. Yard waste compost is currently out of stock.
Location and Hours
1708 S. Armstrong Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
- Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- November-March: 1st Saturday from 8 a.m. to Noon
- April-October: 1st and 2nd Saturdays from 8 a.m. to Noon
Dropping Off Yard Waste
City of Fayetteville residents are able to drop yard waste at no charge during normal operating hours at the Compost and Mulch Facility. Please bring a copy of your most recent water bill for proof of residency. Learn more about our Yard Waste Program.
Commercial and Non-residential Rates:
- Compact pick-up trucks: $5.79
- Full size pick-up trucks: $9.26
- Trailers up to 14-feet long: $11.58
- Trailers greater than 14 feet: $17.37
- Yard waste load greater than 30 yards: $25.51
Please bring a copy of your most recent water bill of photo ID showing Fayetteville residency.
Dropping Off Food Waste
Food waste drop off is available at no charge during normal operating hours at the Compost and Mulch Facility.
Learn more about our Food Waste Program.
Purchasing Compost
Compost is available for purchase while supplies last.
Read about our Compost Process and Quality Testing.
- Yard Waste Compost: $30.07 per scoop plus tax - one scoop equals approximately 2.5 cubic yards (enough to fill the bed of a regular size pick-up truck)
- Food Waste Compost: $41 per scoop plus tax - one scoop equals approximately 2.5 cubic yards (enough to fill the bed of a regular size pick-up truck)
Purchasing Mulch
Mulch (wood chips) is available throughout the year. It may be purchased by Fayetteville residents and non-residents.
$12.76 per scoop plus tax - one scoop equals approximately 2.5 cubic yards
Location and Hours
1560 S. Happy Hollow Rd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday: 7 - 10 a.m.
All loads must be unloaded within the operating hours listed.
Process
The Transfer Station is open to the public as well as private trash haulers. The municipal waste received at the facility is tipped on the floor of the Transfer Station, loaded into trucks, and taken to the Eco Vista Landfill in Tontitown.
When bringing trash to the Transfer Station, first pull up to the scale house window where your vehicle will be weighed. Our staff person will instruct you on where to unload your trash, and once you have unloaded, you will return to the scale house where your vehicle will be weighed again to determine the cost of disposal.
Cost
$60 per ton for Fayetteville residents ($74 for non-residents), with a $39 minimum charge, plus tax. Cash, check or approved charge accounts only. All major credit cards accepted (except Discover Card).
Location and Hours
1520 S Happy Hollow Rd.
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Monday-Friday: 8 am - 3:30 pm
What is a Material Recovery Facility?
The City of Fayetteville operates a Material Recovery Facility (MRF). This facility is designed to process the recyclable material we collect. It is the first step in the process of incorporating recyclable materials back into the manufacturing stream so the value of these materials can be recovered and resources saved.
Tours
We are happy to show you around our MRF! Groups of all ages are welcome to come learn what happens to Fayetteville's recycling and trash. Tours of the MRF must be scheduled in advance. Please contact the Waste Reduction Coordinator to schedule.