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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Recycling and Yard Waste Collection is now serviced EVERY WEEK along with Trash.
More than 75% of your household waste is recyclable!
The more you recycle the less trash you throw out. Remember when recycling:
- Only recycling placed in City of Fort Smith issued recycle carts will be collected.
- Place all recyclables loose in the cart.
- Breakdown cardboard boxes to create space in your recycle cart.
- Items left outside the cart will not be picked up.
- Do not bag any recyclables.
- Cart(s) must be at curbside by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
- Leave 3 feet of space between recycle and trash carts.
Contamination
Contamination in recycling refers to items that are not accepted in the recycling program or recyclables that are not properly prepared, such as containers that still contain food or liquid. When these materials are placed in the recycling cart, they can interfere with the sorting and processing system and may cause other recyclable materials to be discarded. Following the accepted items list and ensuring all recyclables are empty and dry helps maintain the quality of the recycling stream.
By keeping contamination levels low allows the City to reduce recycling processing costs and avoid additional trash tipping fees, which helps keep the program financially sustainable over time. These efforts ensure recycling remains a reliable, cost-effective service for residents while supporting responsible waste management practices and long-term environmental goals.
Recycling Cart
Each Residential single-family home up to a 4-plex can receive a recycle cart(s) at no monthly cost. To have a recycle cart delivered to your home, please call (479)784-2262 or email.
Recycle Cart Repair and Replacement
If your cart is damaged, we will send someone to check out your cart. Please call (479) 784-2262 or email. The City will repair or replace cart with minor damage from normal use. Any cart with damages as a result of customer neglect or misuse (e.g. dumping hot ashes, punctures, etc.), the customer shall be charged cart replacement costs of $70 for a 65-gallon cart and $90 for a 95-gallon cart.
Report a Damaged Recycling Cart
E-Waste Recycling
Drop off service is available for all Sebastian County residents at no additional cost. E-waste includes computer towers, laptops, keyboards, personal electronic devices, monitors, cell phones, A/V equipment, scanners, copiers, hard drives, routers, scanners, speakers, landline phones, PC's, servers, VCRs, DVD players, Blue-ray players, cameras, paper shredders, printers, printer cartridges, stereos, MP3 players, tablets, game consoles & accessories, UPS, and television sets: up to a 27″ in size and Flat Screen/Smart TVs any size.
If you live outside the City of Fort Smith limits or simply prefer a location closer to you, there are several convenient options available for recycling electronic waste.
Within Fort Smith city limits, electronics can be taken to:
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Yaffe Iron & Metal – 719 Wheeler Ave.
For residents outside the city or those nearer to surrounding communities, these locations also accept electronic waste:
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Lavaca Recycle Center – 904 North Davis
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Greenwood Recycle Center – 104 Bell Road
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City of Barling Public Works Department – 304 Church Street
These locations provide convenient alternatives to ensure electronics are recycled properly and kept out of the landfill. We encourage residents to choose the option that works best for them
While the Solid Waste Services Department is unable to accept electronic waste from businesses, there are great local options available. For information on commercial e-cycling or questions about electronic items, please visit eccopartners.org or call (479) 452-4101 for assistance.
White Goods Recycling
White Goods are stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, and other appliances that can be deposited at the landfill convenience pad for recycling.
If you decide to bring in your White Goods there will be a fee. Please call (479) 784-2262 if you have questions about specific items.
Glass
Only empty and clean food and beverage bottles/jars can be brought to the Convenience Pad at no additional charge to any Fort Smith and Sebastian County Resident. Please remove lids and corks before tossing them into the onsite container.
NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS: Auto glass, mirrors, drinking glassware, ceramic cups/plates & window glass.