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Ouachita Green's drive-thru recycling day is Saturday at the Monroe Civic Center

The Morning Monroe teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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If you've got old furniture or scrap metal taking up space, Saturday is your day. is hosting its drive-thru America Recycles Day event on Sat., Nov. 14, a day ahead of the national observance on Sun., Nov. 15.

Ouachita Green's drive-thru runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Monroe Civic Center

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.9 a.m.to 1 p.m.
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Drive-thru recycling drop-off
Date
Sat., Nov. 14
Open to
Ouachita Parish households

Source: KNOE

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WhenWhat
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Drive-thru recycling drop-off
DateSat., Nov. 14
Open toOuachita Parish households
  • Cost: free
  • Bring: your driver's license, to verify residency
  • Perk: each vehicle can take a free native tree on the way out

The event takes recyclables, furniture, scrap metal and more, but not paint or hazardous chemicals. Other Louisiana communities are joining in too: Keep Louisiana Beautiful affiliates are hosting events through November for America Recycles Day.

The drive-thru lands the day before America Recycles Day

November 2026

  • Ouachita Green drive-thru
  • America Recycles Day

Bring your driver's license.

Sources: KNOE, Bossier Press-Tribune

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Ouachita Green drive-thruNov. 14
America Recycles DayNov. 15

Sources: KNOE, Bossier Press-Tribune, Ouachita Green

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