
American Recycling Transfer Station
Waste Disposal, Diversion, and Material Recovery
American Recycling operates a full-service transfer station and material recovery facility in Jamaica, Queens. Serving commercial haulers, contractors, landscapers, and residential customers across NYC and Long Island, the facility provides high-capacity, certified scale-in/scale-out disposal for municipal solid waste, construction debris, scrap metal, and organics.

One Location. Multiple Waste & Recycling Solutions
Waste Transfer Station
Our Queens transfer station accepts approved municipal solid waste, bulk waste, and other materials from commercial haulers, contractors, and residential customers.
Construction & Demolition Recycling
Manage construction and demolition debris with a conveniently located Queens recycling and processing facility. We accept approved materials including concrete, brick, wood, and metals.
Organics & Food Waste Recycling
Our organics recycling services help businesses, landscapers, and other customers manage food waste, yard waste, leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches.
Scrap Metal Recycling
Recycle approved scrap metal materials through our Queens recycling facility. Contact us for current acceptance requirements and pricing.
Residential Waste & Recycling Drop-Off
Homeowners and residential customers can bring approved waste and recyclable materials directly to our Jamaica, Queens facility.
Recycling & Material Recovery
Our facility receives approved recyclable materials and supports material sorting, processing, and recovery.
Commercial Waste Services
Commercial customers can contact our team to discuss waste transfer, recycling, accounts, and pricing.

Why Choose American Recycling Management?
Convenient Queens Location — Located in Jamaica, Queens, our facility is accessible to customers throughout New York City, Long Island, and surrounding communities.
Vehicles of All Sizes — From passenger vehicles and pickup trucks to commercial waste haulers and dump trucks, our facility accommodates a wide range of vehicle types.
Multiple Services, One Facility — Simplify your waste management needs with recycling, construction debris processing, waste transfer, and organics recycling in one location.
Commercial & Residential Customers Welcome — We serve contractors, hauling companies, landscapers, property managers, businesses, government customers, and local residents.

Disposal Rates
General rates are based on certified inbound and outbound net weight dumped across our on-site truck scales. Commercial accounts, high-frequency haulers, and contracted volume rates are available. Call the scale house directly at (929) 499-3356 or dispatch at (718) 739-2301 for current tipping fees per ton.

Materials We Accept
Our transfer station accepts a variety of approved waste streams and provides a convenient disposal solution for commercial customers, contractors, and licensed haulers.
Common Accepted Materials
- Construction & Demolition (C&D): Concrete, clean brick, treated/untreated wood, lumber, pallets, sheetrock, roofing materials, and general renovation debris.
- General Solid Waste: Approved municipal solid waste (MSW) and bulky items.
- Scrap Metal: Ferrous and non-ferrous metals (beams, pipes, sheet metal, rebar, clean metal items).
- Organics & Yard Waste: Clean wood chips, brush, leaves, yard trimmings, grass clippings, and commercial food waste streams.
Materials That May Not Be Accepted
For safety and regulatory reasons, certain items typically require special handling or may be prohibited.
Examples may include:
- Bulk liquids, sludge, and chemical waste
- Regulated hazardous materials or radioactive waste
- Propane tanks, gas cylinders, and pressurized vessels
- Regulated medical and infectious waste
- Freon-containing appliances without certified evacuation
- Whole tires, car batteries, and unapproved electronics
Always call ahead if you're unsure whether a material can be accepted.
Before Delivering Materials
To make your visit easier, consider the following:
Confirm that your material is accepted.
Secure your load before traveling.
Follow all posted traffic and safety instructions.
Contact the facility for special material approval.
Request pricing before arrival when needed.

FAQs
We accept approved municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, concrete, brick, wood, scrap metal, food waste, yard waste, leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches. Contact us to confirm acceptance of specific materials.
172-33 Douglas Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11433, in Queens, New York.
Monday–Friday 12:00am – 11:59PM | Saturday – 12am – 3pm | Sunday closed
Yes. We serve both residential and commercial customers. All materials must meet facility acceptance requirements.
Yes. We accept approved construction and demolition materials, including concrete, brick, wood, and scrap metal.
Yes. We provide organics recycling services for approved food waste, yard waste, leaves, grass clippings, brush, and branches.
Pricing depends on material type, load characteristics, and applicable handling requirements. Call (718) 739-2301 for current rates.
Residential customers are welcome, and commercial customers may inquire about establishing an account. Contact our team for account requirements.
We accommodate a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, dump trucks, and commercial waste hauling vehicles. Call ahead to confirm any specific requirements.
No. Hazardous waste and liquids are prohibited. Contact us regarding materials that may require special approval.
Call (718) 739-2301 or submit a request through our website quote form. Include material type, approximate quantity, and service needed.
