Recycling Center drop-off entrance to change

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Starting Wednesday, May 14, residents will use a new entrance to drop off items at the St. Joseph Recycling Center on 3405 S. Belt Highway.

This change is planned to be permanent and comes to accommodate the construction of the city's new Animal Shelter on the property.

Traffic will continue to enter the facility from the Belt Highway, but vehicles will drive down the center aisle between the buildings to access the recycling bins, rather than traveling through the gate at the south end of the property.

Signage and traffic cones will help direct drivers to the new entrance.

Residents will also see a different configuration of the collection bins. Per usual, staff will be on hand to collect and sort items.

Vehicles will continue to exit the drop=off area along the aisle of the north side of the facility.

A groundbreaking for the new Animal Shelter is expected in early summer and construction is scheduled to be complete in June 2026.

The Recycling Center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Residents are instructed not to leave items at the center outside of normal operating hours.