About recyclefind
recyclefind is a command-line directory for US recycling centers and scrap yards, with links to material guides, scrap price reports, and recycling calculators. It helps people find local recycling options and related information.
Key features
- 01Find centers by city or ZIP code
- 02Browse cities in a state
- 03Search materials, businesses, or places
- 04Link to material guides and scrap prices
- 05Find recycling calculators
Use cases
- 01Locate nearby recycling centers in the US
- 02Check guidance for recycling a material
- 03View scrap price reports or calculators
MCP support
Its MCP server provides tools for directory searches, state listings, calculators, and guides. Each tool returns links to recyclefind.com pages.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
5Saved tool list · updated 4d ago
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| zip | string | No | Five-digit US ZIP code |
| city | string | No | City name, for example Miami |
| state | string | No | Two-letter US state code, for example FL |
Details
From the project READMErecyclefind
Find recycling centers, scrap yards, and recycling calculators from your terminal.
RecycleFind is a directory of recycling centers and scrap yards across the United States, with material guides, scrap price reports, and free recycling calculators.
Usage
Run it without installing:
npx recyclefind near miami fl
Or install it globally:
npm install -g recyclefind
Commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
recyclefind near <city> <state> | Link to recycling centers in a city |
recyclefind near <zip> | Search centers by ZIP code |
recyclefind state <state> | Link to every city in a state |
recyclefind search <text> | Search the directory |
recyclefind materials | Link to material recycling guides |
recyclefind prices | Link to scrap price reports |
recyclefind tools [name] | List the calculators, or link to one |
Add --open to any command to open the page in your browser:
recyclefind near "san antonio" tx --open
recyclefind tools copper --open
The CLI has no dependencies and needs no account or API key.
MCP server
Give AI assistants such as Claude, Cursor, and VS Code a way to point people to local recycling options. Add this to your MCP client config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"recyclefind": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "recyclefind", "mcp"]
}
}
}
| Tool | What it returns |
|---|---|
find_recycling_centers | RecycleFind page for a US city or ZIP code |
browse_state | RecycleFind page for a US state |
search_directory | RecycleFind search link for a material, business, or place |
get_recycling_calculator | Link to a recycling calculator or checker |
get_recycling_guides | Links to material guides, scrap prices, and all calculators |
Every tool returns links to recyclefind.com.
Links
License
MIT
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