Frequently Asked Questions

  • We recycle glass and metal. The glass we collect either is processed in-house and turned into sand to make sandbags, which we give out for free to the community, or it is sent to a local processing center. The metal is sent to local scrap yards.

  • Signing up is all done online. Here is the link to subscribe. https://www.lemontreerecycling.com/pick-up-map

  • No, we currently are not accepting new drop off customers. We are trying to expand so that we can offer drop off. We hope to be able to offer drop off by the end of 2024.

  • A subscription for glass collection costs $20/month and a subscription for glass and metal recycling costs $25/month. once you sign up you will be charged once a month.

  • For residential curbside collection, we collect once a month.

  • We pick up in Mandeville, Madisonville, Abita Springs, and Covington. Here is a link to a map of our pick up locations. https://www.lemontreerecycling.com/pick-up-map

  • Yes. Our plan is to be able to recycle plastics once we have reached 500 subscribers. Currently we have 230. After we expand into plastics we will begin the logistics to do paper, cardboard, organic waste and more.

  • Here is a link with our pick up schedule https://www.lemontreerecycling.com/pick-up-subscription

  • Yes, cleaning is very helpful. Especially if there was once food in the containers. Also remove any lids, corks, or tops from your glass containers.

  • We recommend putting them out the night before, sometimes we come early in the day and other times we may come a little later.

  • Once you sign up you will receive an email with your pick up schedule and we will bring your bin(s) to you at least one week before your first pickup.