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Ozark Foothills Recycling Center

Name: Ozark Foothills Recycling Center
Address: 1625 Rowe Parkway, Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901, US
Telephone: (573) 785-0034
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The Ozark Foothills Solid Waste Management District (Recycling Center) is located in the industrial park at 1625 Rowe Parkway in Poplar Bluff.

06/11/2026

🚫🥤 Don’t Litter—Recycle Right! Keep Our Rivers Clean This Summer 🌊☀️

As the summer heat kicks in, there is nothing better than spending a weekend floating, fishing, or relaxing along our beautiful local waterways. But as shown, it only takes a little bit of carelessness to turn a pristine natural space into a dangerous pile of plastic pollution.

Leaving trash behind doesn't just ruin the view; it actively harms local wildlife and contaminates the water systems that our communities rely on.

Let's have fun and keep it clean this season with a few simple habits:

Pack It In, Pack It Out: Always bring a dedicated trash and recycling bag along on your boat, canoe, or truck. If you brought it with you, make sure it leaves with you! 🎒

Secure Your Load: Truck beds and open boats can easily lose loose items to a sudden gust of wind. Secure your empty cans and wrappers so they don't accidentally become litter. 🛻

Recycle the Right Stuff: When you get back from the river, separate those aluminum soda cans and plastic water bottles, and bring them over to the Ozark Foothills Recycling Center.

We are incredibly lucky to live in a region blessed with such beautiful natural resources. Let’s work together to protect them! 🌳💚

06/10/2026

📝🔄 Today’s Notes: Upgrading from the 3 R's to the 5 R's!

We all know the classic phrase Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—but did you know there are actually two more essential steps to creating a zero-waste lifestyle?

Practicing these in order can drastically shrink your trash footprint:

🚫 Refuse: Say no to items you don’t need! This means turning down single-use plastics, plastic bags at checkout, or free promotional items that will just end up in the trash.

📉 Reduce: Be intentional about what you do buy. Focus on minimizing your overall consumption and avoiding heavily packaged goods.

🔄 Reuse: Swap out disposables for reusables. Switch to travel mugs, cloth grocery bags, and washable containers instead of plastic bags or wraps.

🛠️ Repurpose: Before throwing something away, look at it with fresh eyes! Can that old glass jar hold pens? Can that worn-out t-shirt become a cleaning rag? Get creative!

♻️ Recycle: Finally, for everything else left over that qualifies, send it to us! Recycling is fantastic, but it works best as our final safety net after trying the first four steps.

Small changes in our daily routines add up to a cleaner, greener Ozark Foothills region. Which of the 5 R's are you going to focus on practicing today? Let us know below! 👇

06/09/2026

⏰🔄 Recycling on Your Schedule: Weekday or Weekend!

Life gets busy, but keeping our community green shouldn't have to wait. The Ozark Foothills Recycling Center makes it easy to drop off your materials whenever it works best for you!

Here is how you can utilize our drop-off options:

🏢 Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–4:00 PM): Our main center is fully open and ready to accept your sorted recyclables during regular business hours.

🚛 Weekend Drop-Off: Can't make it out during the week? No problem! You can still recycle on Saturdays and Sundays by placing your materials into one of our dedicated green trailers parked right in front of the facility gates.

Whether you are dropping off your weekly paper, flattened cardboard, or rinsed plastic bottles and aluminum cans, we appreciate your extra effort to reduce waste in the Ozark Foothills! 🌟♻️

06/08/2026

🍽️ Choose Eco-Friendly: Ditch the Disposables This Summer! ☀️
Summer is the peak season for backyard BBQs, family reunions, and picnics in our beautiful local parks. But it's also a time when single-use plastic plates, forks, knives, and spoons tend to pile up in our trash bins.

This summer, the Ozark Foothills Recycling Center challenges you to make mindful, eco-friendly choices for your outdoor gatherings!

Easy Ways to Green Your Summer Cookout:

Bring Your Own (BYO): Encourage guests to bring their own reusable water bottles or travel mugs to cut down on plastic cup waste. 🥤

Choose Real Over Plastic: Swap out flimsy plastic cutlery and styrofoam plates for reusable wash-and-wear dishes, or opt for certified compostable alternatives if reusables aren't an option. 🍽️

Set Up a Sorting Station: Make it easy for your guests by clearly labeling a bin for aluminum cans and plastic bottles so they don't end up mixed in with food waste. ♻️

Let's inspire each other to keep our communities clean and our landfills lighter. What's your favorite tip for hosting a waste-free party? Let us know below! 👇

06/05/2026

When we recycle, we’re not just reducing waste, we’re contributing to something bigger 💯

A system that saves resources, reduces emissions, and supports a more sustainable future.

It all adds up ♻️

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06/04/2026

📋 Back to Basics: Items to Always Recycle!
Ever find yourself standing over the bin wondering, "Can I actually recycle this?" We want to make it easy!

The Ozark Foothills Recycling Center has a core list of everyday items you can always recycle with confidence. Keeping these out of the landfill makes a massive difference for our local environment:

📄 Paper and Newspaper: School papers, office paper, and your weekly news layout are all good to go.

📦 Flattened Cardboard: Please remember to break down and flatten your boxes! It saves tons of space in the collection bins.

🧴 Plastic Bottles: Water bottles, soda bottles, and milk jugs are highly recyclable—just make sure they are empty and rinsed.

🥫 Food & Beverage Cans: Aluminum soda cans and tin food cans are recycling superstars. They can be melted down and remade infinitely!

Quick Tip: Please make sure all items are clean, dry, and loose (not tied up in plastic bags) before dropping them off.

Thank you for doing your part to keep the Ozark Foothills green, clean, and beautiful! ♻️🌟

06/03/2026

🌎📦 Save Our Earth: Start with the Basics! 📦🌎

Every big environmental impact starts with the small choices we make every day. As shown in earth.jpg, protecting our beautiful region is as simple as committing to the three core pillars of sustainability:

🌱 Reduce: Think about what you buy and try to minimize packaging and single-use items before they even enter your home.

🔄 Reuse: Get creative with cardboard boxes, containers, and materials to give them a second life before tossing them out.

♻️ Recycle: When an item has finally reached the end of its usefulness, ensure it finds its way to the Ozark Foothills Recycling Center so it can be remade into something new.

By practicing the 3 R's, we can collectively reduce the burden on our local landfills and preserve the natural beauty of the Ozarks for future generations.

💻 Want a refresher on what materials we accept? Drop by our website at www.ofrpc.org to find our full recycling guidelines, hours, and collection updates!

06/02/2026

🌱 Go Green: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
As we settle into the summer season, the Ozark Foothills Recycling Center wants to remind you that being eco-friendly is a year-round commitment!

Reduce: Lighten your environmental footprint by using fewer single-use products.

Reuse: Give items a second life through creative repurposing.

Recycle: Ensure your accepted materials—like plastic bottles and aluminum cans—are processed into new resources.

By embracing these simple habits, you are helping to preserve the natural beauty of the Ozark Foothills for years to come. Let's work together to keep our region clean and vibrant! 🌿✨

06/01/2026

🌻 Good Bye May. Hello Summer Recycling! 🌻
As we wave goodbye to May, we are blooming with excitement for a sustainable summer!

Whether you're hosting backyard BBQs or hitting the local trails, remember these summer recycling staples:

Aluminum Cans: Keep those soda and sparkling water cans out of the trash to save 95% of the energy needed for production.

Plastic Water Bottles: Stay hydrated and ensure your empty bottles are clean, dry, and loose in your bin.

Cardboard: Flatten those delivery boxes to make room for more summer fun.

Let’s make this summer the cleanest one yet for the Ozark Foothills! ☀️♻️

05/28/2026

🌍 Small Swaps, Big Impact: Going Zero Waste
Are you ready to level up your sustainability game? The Ozark Foothills Recycling Center is here to help you move toward a "Zero Waste" lifestyle!

One of the easiest ways to start is by swapping out single-use items for something that lasts. 🥤✨

Why Make the Switch?

Reduce at the Source: Replace the plastic bottle or disposable cup with a reusable container to stop waste before it's even created.

Save Money: Investing in a high-quality reusable mug or bottle pays for itself in no time!

Protect the Ozarks: Fewer disposables mean less litter in our parks and less strain on our local landfills.

Recycling is wonderful, but reducing and reusing are even more powerful! What is one disposable item you’ve replaced with a reusable one lately? Let us know in the comments!

Address

1625 Rowe Parkway
Poplar Bluff, MO
63901

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

(573) 785-0034

Website

http://www.ofrpc.org/

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