The City of Springfield offers comprehensive recycling services at three locations funded by grants, honor system fees, and donations.  These locations accept aluminum, tin, glass, plastic, paper, and cardboard.  The Franklin and Lone Pine locations also accept bagged leaves and grass, as well as the Yardwaster Recycling Center.

http://www.springfieldmo.gov/community/recycling/centers.html

417-864-1904
-731 N. Franklin
Springfield, MO
-3020 S. Lone Pine
Springfield, MO
-2525 W. College
Springfield, MO

Computer Recycling Center takes all e-waste (electronic waste) plus much more including lawnmowers, electric appliances (that old VCR!), vacuums and many things you might not have thought of as recyclable. True recycling – not dumped in foreign countries!! State and EPA certified.

http://www.computerrecyclingcenter.org

1434 N. National Avenue
Springfield, MO  65802
417-866-2588

Fiber Management has operated since 2004 and is a sister company to Marck Recycling in Northwest Arkansas, which has provided recycling services for more than 15 years.  They accept aluminum, paper, cardboard, office waste, and printers.  Additionally, they offer route pickup service.  They accept aluminum, books, and cardboard for recycling.

http://www.fibermanagement.org

225 S. Walnut
Republic, MO  65738
417-732-9253

Midwest Fibre Sales Corporation – accepting donations of paperback and hardback     books.
911 N. Farm Road 123
Springfield, MO  65802
417-862-1976

The MO Council for the Blind accepts working appliances, books, clothing, furniture, and household items for sale in their thrift store.  Proceeds from the store go to benefit programs to aid the blind such as educational scholarships and fall/summer camps.

http://www.mcbthriftstore.com

1445 W. Kearney
Springfield, MO  65803
417-831- 3896

Nestle Purina Petcare is a global company devoted to making the lives of dogs and cats better.  Purina is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nestle, S.A.  They will accept donations of paperback and hardback books for recycling.

http://www.purina.com

2555 N. Partnership Blvd
Springfield, MO  65803
417-866-7104

The Ozarks Literary Council provides tutoring in the subjects of reading, writing, math, and GED preparation with the goal of increasing literacy in the community.  They accept donations of paperback and hardback books.

http://www.ozakrsliterarycouncil.org

430 South Avenue #200
Springfield, MO  65806
417-895-5632

With over ten locations in the Greene county area, the Springfield-Greene County Library system provides opportunities for all residents to inform themselves through books, videotapes, compact discs, toys, and CD-ROM’s.  They accept donations of books in paperback and hardback covers year round for The Friends of the Library book sale.

http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org

-The Library Center
4653 South Campbell
Springfield, MO  65810
417-882-0714
-Ash Grove Branch Library
101 East Main Street
Ash Grove, MO  65604
417-751-2933
-Brentwood Branch Library
2214 Brentwood Blvd
Springfield, MO  65804
417-883-1974
-Fair Grove Branch Library
81 South Lrchard Blvd
Fair Grove, MO  65648
417-759-2637
-The Library Station
2535 North Kansas Expressway
Springfield, MO  65803
417-865-1340
-Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
397 East Central Street
Springfield, MO  65802
417-862-0135
-Park Central Branch Library
128 Park Central Square
Springfield, MO  65806
417-831-1342
-Republic Branch Library
1264 U.S. Highway 60 East
Republic, MO  65738
417-732-7284
-Stafford Branch Library
101 State Highway 125
Suite H
Stafford, MO  65757
417-736-9233
-Willard Branch Library
304 East Jackson
East Shopping Center
Willard, MO  65781
417-742-4258

The Salvation Army Family Stores provide quality goods to the public at discounted prices.  All proceeds go to fund the operation of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers.  They accept working appliances, books, clothing, furniture, and household items for re-use.

http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

1737 S. Campbell Ave
Springfield, MO  65807
417-866-9426