Northwest Missouri State University announced on Apr. 21 that its Recycling Center will operate with limited hours during the summer months, starting Monday, April 27.
The Recycling Center, located at the 1100 block of Icon Road, will be open to the community from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The facility will be closed on Saturdays and Sundays during this period.
In addition to the change in operating hours, the university confirmed that its weekly document shredding service at the Recycling Center will end after Thursday, April 23. Until then, shredding is available on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to noon for a fee of 25 cents per pound. The drive-through facility continues to accept materials such as cardboard, paper, glass bottles and jars, aluminum drink cans, metal food cans and No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs.
Northwest Missouri State University enrolls over 8,500 students and maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of sixteen to one according to the official website. The university also offers athletic facilities like Bearcat Arena according to its official website and promotes student engagement through more than one hundred fifty clubs and organizations that enhance cultural and social experiences according to its official website.
The university has achieved national rankings for its programs and includes award-winning faculty members according to information provided by Northwest Missouri State University. It aims to deliver an education recognized nationally for quality while providing practical experience and strong value as reported by the official website.
For more information about Northwest’s recycling operations or accepted materials at the center, individuals are encouraged to visit Northwest Missouri State University’s official site.


