Howie's Recycling & Trash Service

Howie’s Recycling, Inc. was founded in 1984 by Howard, Joann, and Greg Wilson. The Wilsons started their business with 4 Golden Goats (machines that buy aluminum cans) and a trash truck. In 1985 Howie’s Recycling, Inc. decided to concentrate all of its efforts in the recycling business and opened their first recycling center in May of 1986.

Upon opening of the first recycling center, Howie’s Recycling, Inc. bought aluminum cans, scrap aluminum and other non-ferrous metals from individuals and businesses. It soon expanded into other household products. Howie’s Recycling, Inc. purchased the land where it is currently located (625 S 10th) in 1993. The main building is 150 feet x 200 feet in size. All of the materials received at the recycling center are baled with a horizontal baler housed within that building.

When Howie’s Recycling, Inc. started it took approximately six months to generate a semi load of aluminum cans but has grown over the years to currently ship an average of 15 semi loads of materials to be recycled per month. Howie’s is a self serve center for the recycler. They accept aluminum cans, food and beverage glass, plastic (#1 and #2), newspaper, magazines, office paper, cardboard, and tin cans, as well as all non-ferrous metals.Our business strives to provide comprehensive recycling and waste removal services, from large to small. As a locally owned and run company in Manhattan Kansas, we believe in the power of a handshake.

Roll-Off Trash Service Added in 1998
In 1998 Howie’s Recycling, Inc. added a roll-off trash service to its business. Since the addition of the roll-off trash service, Howie’s Recycling, Inc. has expanded to operate 4 roll-off semi-trucks and over 200 open top containers in order to keep up with the demands of new construction Manhattan and the surrounding areas. Howie’s Recycling, Inc. can also provide services to small or large companies needing demolition. They can handle all sizes and types of debris. The roll-off service can also service trash compactors for businesses like The KSU Union and Home Depot.

Addition of Residential and Commerical Trash Services to Serve Manhattan, Ogden, Keats
In May 2008 Howie’s Recycling, Inc. added a residential trash and commercial trash services to its business. They currently run 2 frontload and 1 rear-load trash trucks and service Manhattan, Ogden, and Keats.Howie’s currently has 8 full time employees and several part-time employees. However, Howard, Joann, and Greg Wilson still do a lot of the work themselves. Howie’s is a family-owned business that has been built on a reputation of hard work and great service.

Curbside Recycling
In March 2010, Howie's Recycling, Inc. added optional curbside recycling services for its residential and commercial customers.

Curbside Recycling Service For HTS Customers

Howie's Trash Service residential customers now have the option for curbside recycling service. Use a HTS container (provided) to store all recylables (see list below). No bagging, no sorting, no limit.

Residential Trash Service 

• Complimentary purple 96 gallon rolling trash can is included.
• We bill quarterly (every 3 months) you will receive a bill for $60.
• There is no start up fee or fuel charges added to the price.
• No contracts to sign.
• Please have your trash can to the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your pick up day.
• Occasional extra trash is allowed, just place beside your trash can. Extra waste must be bagged or bundled.
• 2 bags of yard waste are allowed at no extra cost per week. Each additional bag thereafter is $1/each.
• No hazardous waste. i.e. tires, paint, etc. No furniture.
• Payments may be sent to Howie’s Trash Service, 625 S. 10th St., Manhattan, KS 66502.
• Payments must be received and deposited 2 business working days prior to your scheduled pick up day in order for service to continue without interruption.
• If your account is not paid within 30 days from the invoice date, your service will be temporarily suspended until payment is received in full.