What clients say about Shelby County Recycling Center in Shelbyville (KY)
Price went up quite a bit in a short amount of time but for a little work it’s still better than paying for the expensive trash service around here. I just roll up with all my trash bags and dump them off. I greatly appreciate that they are open on Saturdays, they have an efficient system.
Great place to dump your goods. Price is not as great as it used to be. As of July of 2025 the price is nearly 5 cents a pound. Still, not a bad deal if you have a smaller amount.
Super easy and quick to get in and out.
The Solid Waste Recycling Center (SCRC) offers a cost-effective and accessible solution for waste disposal. The recycling center accepts a wide range of materials, including aluminum, paper, cardboard, glass, and more.
Called to verify that they were open on Tues. 5-30-23. Recording said they were open. Checked website too. Indicated they were open. Drove 40 miles to dump some limbs. Got to recycling center said they were closed!!
Use COMMON SENSE and indicate whether you are closed or open.
Why have a website if you don’t update it. Why have a phone recording if you don’t update it!!
You wasted my time and money, plus the property tax we pay to keep you open! S/B 0 stars
The convenience of having the recycling center is a 5 star, however, the convenience is quickly lost with their payment processing system. Too many people are unable to make it work. There are so many cost effective ways to fix this issue and that would increase the overall experience to a 5 star rating across the board.
Picked up a load of plastic in a 53’ dry van. It’s tight and not much room for a semi. But not really difficult to back in to the dock if you blind side in. Fairly simple to get in and out. You can get turned around and back in the normal way with some wiggling, but much easier to just pull up and blindside into the dock. The people working there are really nice and helpful also.
Seems to be a well run facility run by the county. Definitely busy this morning. Facility was clean with clear instructions posted. If you don't get your work done on Saturday before 3, you'll have to wait because they are closed on Sunday and Monday.
I have never had an issue. Locations are clearly laid out if you read the signs. Prices are competitive. And dropping off shrubbery/bushes/small branches are free.
It’s great. Pull up and throw stuff in and go out and scan pay and your done. HEY, FOR ME ITS CHEAPER THAN PAYING FOR TRASH SERVICE! I put money on their card and it lasts for almost a year, depending on how much you bring. Mine is just household. Sometimes bigger stuff.
Just pay attention to their holiday hours and closed days, they close extra days before and after a holiday, so if the holiday was on a thursday they will close probably that friday also, and if holiday was a monday, they will be closed tuesday etc. otherwise wonderful facility, I left bad reviews because I had trailer packed to drop off and they were closed a day after a holiday and I got so mad , now calmed down I really do like the place, helpful people, clean, very nice when open.
Great facility! Absolutely love having this facility in Shelby County. The good: cheap alternative to trash service. They accept most anything. Keeps trash off the county roads. Ease of access. Plenty of space. The bad: they need a different or new card reader system very bad. Never a time I go there, someone is having trouble with scanning their card to pay. Need more flexible hours. They close at 3:00 when most people are at work until 5:00. They are open on Saturdays but closed on Mondays. Seems like staff could be spaced out to cover Saturday and Monday. However, I don't know their full operations and how many staff they need to run the operation each day. Overall we love having this place.
Just moved from an area in which is very big on recycling, I realized there isn't as many opportunities to easily recycle where I now currently live. That problem was solved with my visit to this center. They have an aluminum, paper, cardboard and plastic section. On top of how organized it is, Mr. Shirley (supervisor) was a very kind man who helped me out. If you need a place to put your waste, this is a great place to do it. You'll see me here quite often! If everyone recycled and did their part, the world would be a cleaner place.
They were very busy today. But, we have a holiday this week. They were still getting thing taken care of. There was even someone to help me when I left.
I’m very grateful to have a facility where I can recycle in an attempt to do my part to help the environment.
One big complaint!
Almost always a bottleneck at the scale as you are leaving the solid waste area.
The recycling center in the city by the closed library is now closed. I don’t know who is in charge here but to close a recycling center that you self fill is pathetic. What a bunch of babies. Now I guess we just dump plastic in a dumpster to end up in a land fill. Way to go Shelbyville. Way to help the environment
Recycling is free. You just have to separate it at home. The land fill became full years ago. Also, free dumping yard waste and metals (like old bikes).
Very rude office lady that has no respect.. Especially to ask a simple question about recycling.. Then rude because I ask for a receipt after coming in.. Be the last time I use there facilities and make sure to not recommend them.. Also be reporting her!!
We had a Free dump in Waddy Ky for Shelby County that did not charge anything because you have already paid for this on your Property Tax Bill under Landfill. Now we pay for the same thing twice.Look at your Property Tax Bill and ask why. Cash is Legal Tender and will get you out the door everywhere but Shelby County Recycling Center that only takes Credit/Debit Cards.
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