Cardboard Recycling in Texas

70 locations in 53 cities.

Drop-offs and recyclers that take cardboard boxes and paper, including bulk commercial loads. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so confirm with the facility before you go.

Cardboard Recycling by city

Environmental Recycling Center

2209 Oak St Abilene TX 79602 USA

(325) 672-2209

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (3 reviews)

Environmental Recycling Center located at 2209 Oak Street, Abilene, TX 79602, offers recycling services to the public. The center operates from Tuesday to Saturday, with varying hours each day. Notably, on Fridays, the center hosts Tire Amnesty Days from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing a specific service for tire disposal. The facility has not yet been rated, indicating a relatively new or lesser-known establishment. Visitors can subscribe to calendar updates for the center's availability and events. Overall, the Environmental Recycling Center in Abilene provides a convenient and essential service for the community, with a focus on responsible waste management and environmental sustainability.

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Coyote Recycling Center

103 W 3rd St Alice TX 78332 USA

(361) 668-1777

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.2 (5 reviews)

The City of Alice operates the Coyote Recyclery at 103 W. Third Street, where it accepts recycling on Wednesdays. The city lists paper, books and magazines, cardboard, newspaper, tin and aluminum, and #1–2 plastic bottles among accepted items.

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Smurfit Westrock Arlington Recycling

2920 E Randol Mill Rd Arlington TX 76011 USA

(817) 640-3111

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.5 (21 reviews)

Smurfit Westrock Arlington Recycling is a recycling drop-off center based at 620 North Alton Boulevard in Arlington, Texas.

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Bastrop Metal Dumpsters

264 FM1209 Bastrop TX 78602 USA

(512) 772-8018

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

2.9 (69 reviews)

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Blanco County Recycling Center

425 Jones Ave Blanco TX 78606 USA

4.6 (9 reviews)

Blanco County Recycling Center is a self-serve drop-off site open 24 hours a day. The City of Blanco lists paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, scrap metal, cooking and motor oils, and oil filters among accepted materials.

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Kendall County Recycle

44 Spanish Pass Rd Boerne TX 78006 USA

830-537-4542

Mon 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thu Closed · Fri-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (6 reviews)

Kendall County Recycle offers recycling services for residents in Kendall County. The site accepts various materials while providing clear guidelines on preparing items for recycling.

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Waller County Recycling Center

32159 Morton Rd Brookshire TX 77423 USA

(281) 391-2009

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (37 reviews)

The Waller County Burn Ban has been lifted, so visitors can now burn with caution at the recycling center. Specific instructions regarding materials accepted or rejected are not provided in the extracted text.

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Valley Cardboard Recycle

1230 Cheers St Brownsville TX 78521 USA

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat Closed · Sun 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3.0 (1 reviews)

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City of Brownwood Recycling center

6800 FM 45 Brownwood TX 76801 USA

325-641-8832

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (4 reviews)

The City of Brownwood Recycling Center offers quality services for the reuse, reduction, and recycling of materials. It aims to prolong the life of the landfill while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

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International Paper

2015 Country Club Dr Carrollton TX 75006 USA

(972) 389-0350

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.4 (22 reviews)

Sustainable packaging solutions are offered by International Paper and DS Smith, who have united to create a global leader in this field. Their services include sustainable products made from renewable resources, packaging solutions that protect and promote brands, pulp products, and recycling services that are essential to the global paper supply chain. They specialize in corrugated packaging, eCommerce solutions, and Helix fiber modification for paper products. The companies are committed to building a better future for people and the planet, with initiatives such as Vision 2030 and partnerships supporting forest restoration and bat conservation.

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Texas Recycling

1420 Barry Ave Dallas TX 75223 USA

(214) 357-0262

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.0 (85 reviews)

Metal Recycling Plant in Dallas, TX offers ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling services, specializing in aluminum, stainless steel, and steel. They provide roll-off open tops for large quantities and forklift-handled bins for smaller items, catering to commercial and industrial customers. With a focus on service, quality, and transparency, the plant's highly trained staff assists with unloading and sorting metal. Additionally, the facility accepts a variety of scrap metal and encourages both individual drop-offs and scheduled pickups for large generators. On the other hand, Texas Recycling has been a leader in commercial paper recycling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 25 years. They offer customized recycling programs for various paper-related businesses, including commercial printers, paper converters, and corporate billing centers. Customers generating significant volumes of office paper may qualify for a pick-up program, while smaller entities can earn extra cash by bringing their discarded paper to the Buy-Back Center. For those dealing with bulky cardboard boxes, the plant provides custom recycling solutions for businesses like box manufacturers, distribution centers, and large retail stores, with the option of drop-off at their Buy-Back Center for smaller quantities.

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Denton County Recycling Center

W Windsor Dr & Hinkle Dr Denton TX 76201 USA

(940) 349-8200

3.7 (15 reviews)

The City of Denton lists North Lakes Park, at Windsor Drive and Hinkle Drive, as a recycling drop-off location. The center accepts cardboard, paper, cans, plastic bottles and containers, glass bottles and jars, and cartons; materials must be left loose in the receptacles.

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W. Silver Recycling. Inc - Donna

520 US-83 BUS Donna TX 78537 USA

(956) 461-5944

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

2.2 (28 reviews)

W. Silver Recycling operates a scrap metal yard in Donna, Texas (520 West US Business Hwy 83), one of several company locations across the Southwest US and northern Mexico. The company buys and processes a variety of ferrous metals (cast iron, heavy melting steel, plate and structural, machinery, turnings and borings) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel, lead, nickel, titanium, zinc, electric motors and insulated wire), and also handles plastics, electronic waste and PC boards, cardboard and paper. With more than a century in operation, W. Silver focuses on manufacturer-driven byproduct management programs and industrial recycling services.

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Hays County Driftwood Recycling

Co Rd 162 Driftwood TX 78619 USA

(512) 216-5235

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (36 reviews)

Hays County Recycling Solid Waste facilities offer drop-off locations for rural residents without waste or recycling services at home. The two locations, open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., do not provide trash pick-up services and are closed on Sundays, Mondays, and county holidays. Household Hazardous Waste items must be taken to the facility at 634 East Hopkins in San Marcos, open to all county residents. The main locations are the Hays County Transfer Station in Wimberley and the Hays County Citizens Collection in Driftwood. For more information on accepted items, including electronics and Household Hazardous Waste, visitors can contact the facilities directly or refer to resources like Green Guy Recycling and Texas Disposal Service.

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Wharton County Precinct 2 Recycling Drop Off Center - Morris Street

706 Morris Street

(979) 335-7541

24/7

The Morris Street site in East Bernard is a 24-hour Wharton County Precinct 2 cardboard drop-off.

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B&L Recycling

8312 E Curry Rd Edinburg TX 78542 USA

(956) 348 - 2914

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (3 reviews)

Iron, tools, sheet metal, cable, pipe, beams, and PTR structural tubing are among the metals bought at 8312 E Curry Road in Edinburg. The yard also accepts cardboard, boxes, tubes, packaging, complete cars, auto parts, engines, and rims. Aluminum cans from soda, juice, beer, and energy drinks are taken. Batteries from toys, remote controls, watches, cars, and appliances are taken too. The Edinburg yard groups inbound material into metals, cardboard, cars, aluminum cans, and batteries. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center

3102 US-281 BUS Edinburg TX 78539 USA

(956) 292-2133

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.4 (31 reviews)

The City of Edinburg Resource Recovery Center offers drive-through drop-off recycling and environmental education programs, events, and tours. The city lists paper, cardboard, selected plastics, cans, glass, motor oil, and lead-acid batteries among accepted materials.

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Wharton County Precinct 2 Recycling Drop Off Center - El Campo

605 East Calhoun Street

(979) 335-7541

24/7

The East Calhoun Street drop-off in El Campo is open 24 hours and accepts paper, cardboard, aluminum, and plastics. Wharton County Precinct 2 runs the site.

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El Paso Citizen Collection Station

121 Atlantic Rd El Paso TX 79922 USA

(915) 212-6000

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (89 reviews)

Environmental Services Department (ESD) in El Paso provides a variety of services to residents, including garbage and curbside recycling collections, landfill operations, air quality monitoring, and vector control. Residents can take their trash, household hazardous waste, and bulky items to one of five Citizen Collection Stations, which also serve as drop-off sites for recyclables and offer tools for landscaping and free household products. The Greater El Paso Landfill does not accept certain materials like industrial waste, PCBs, automotive products, liquid waste, hazardous waste, or asbestos-containing materials. Disabled and senior citizens can apply for special services like Sidedoor Collection or a Senior Disability Discount for landfill use. The Air Quality Program monitors air pollution and compliance with regulations, funded by grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the city. The program includes air monitoring operations and enforcement activities. El Paso also maintains city medians, conducts street sweeping, and runs an anti-graffiti program. The Vector Control Program focuses on mosquito control, stagnant water issues, and educational outreach to prevent vector-related diseases. Visitors can request a guest speaker or event participation from the department. No construction or demolition material is accepted at the Citizen Collection Stations or landfill.

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Master Fibers

1710 E Paisano Dr El Paso TX 79901 USA

+1 915 307 0405

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.1 (52 reviews)

Master Fibers operates as a recycling center specializing in the management of non-hazardous waste, particularly focusing on cardboard, paper, and plastics. The site emphasizes sustainable practices and aims to extend the life cycle of materials to preserve the environment.

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PCM International Inc.

1611 E Paisano Dr El Paso TX 79901 USA

9159966796

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.5 (19 reviews)

PCM International Inc. specializes in the collection and processing of cardboard and paper waste, serving the U.S.-Mexico border area. They offer various waste management solutions for commercial and industrial companies.

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The City of El Paso Curbside Recycling Program

300 N Campbell St El Paso TX 79901 USA

Mon Closed · Tue-Thu 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Fri 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun Closed

2.8 (26 reviews)

The City of El Paso collects curbside recyclables every other week on residents’ regular garbage collection day. The program asks residents to place clean, loose recyclables in the blue bin and keeps electronics out of curbside collection; the city directs residents to Citizen Collection Stations for e-waste.

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Farmersville Recycle Center

316 S Johnson St Farmersville TX 75442 USA

(214) 551-9467

Mon-Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 – 11:00 AM · Sun Closed

5.0 (2 reviews)

Farmersville’s volunteer-run Recycling Center is at the City Maintenance Lot on South Johnson Street and Santa Fe Street. It accepts selected paper, plastics, cans, glass and cardboard at Saturday morning drop-off.

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Cavazos Recycling Center

72nd Street Old Railhead Dr and Fort Cavazos TX 76544 USA

(254) 248-5441

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.1 (10 reviews)

Fort Cavazos Recycle operates the installation recycling program and a Recycle Center at 72nd Street and Railhead Drive. The program accepts clean, empty, dry cardboard, paper, plastics #1–2, metal cans, and additional items at the center.

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Fredericksburg Recycling Center

302 E Ufer St Fredericksburg TX 78624 USA

(830) 997-7521

Mon-Wed 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Thu Closed · Fri 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.6 (10 reviews)

The City of Fredericksburg runs its recycling center at 302 E. Ufer Street as a drive-through, with staff helping unload. It is open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays. Residents sort cardboard, chipboard, aluminum, tin cans, newspaper, magazines, office paper, and #1 and #2 plastics into marked containers along the drive-through. The center is not single stream, so only sorted material is accepted, with cardboard flattened and plastic bottles empty. Commercial customers use a cardboard baler during business hours. Grass clippings and small yard waste go to the compost pile at the landfill or the dumpster at the center, and the city's chipper crew collects brush at the curb.

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Frisco Environmental Collection Center

6616 Walnut St Frisco TX 75033 USA

(972) 292-5900

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thu-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (106 reviews)

The Frisco Environmental Collection Center offers services for the responsible disposal of household chemicals and electronic waste. It provides recycling options for various materials including batteries and specific plastic items, while also selling used cardboard boxes.

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Hood County Citizens Collection Station

244 Bray St Granbury TX 76048 USA

(817) 579-3288

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wed 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Thu 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Fri 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (41 reviews)

The Citizens Collection Station accepts various recyclable materials and offers waste disposal services. It operates under specific hours and has designated fees for certain items processed at the site.

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Harker Heights Recycling Drop Center

1761 Farm to Market 2410 Harker Heights TX 76548 USA

(254) 953-5665

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 4:40 PM · Wed Closed · Thu-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:40 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (130 reviews)

Harker Heights residents paying the $2 monthly recycling fee may use the drop center at 1761 FM 2410. It accepts plastic, aluminum, paper, flattened cardboard, scrap metal, tires with or without rims, and used cooking oil; motor oil is not accepted. Open Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; gate closes at 4:50 p.m.

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Harlingen Recycling Center

1006 S Commerce St Harlingen TX 78550 USA

(956) 216-5300

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (28 reviews)

Harlingen Recycling Center provides recycling services to the Harlingen community. It accepts a variety of recyclable materials and promotes recycling education to reduce littering and improve the community's environment.

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Horseshoe Bay Reclamation Center

314-312 Ranch to Market Rd 2831 Horseshoe Bay TX 78657 USA

(512) 755-3257

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat-Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

4.8 (10 reviews)

The Recycle Center in Horseshoe Bay, TX, located at 314 RM 2831, offers services to residents such as accepting aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, office paper, newspapers, magazines, glass, plastic bottles, jugs, used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, batteries, and electronics without wood components. Residents are encouraged to bring glass items for recycling in the designated drop-off container. However, the center does not accept construction or remodeling scraps, appliances like refrigerators and freezers, tires, hazardous chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. For those looking to recycle televisions or computers, resources are available through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for environmentally responsible disposal. More information can be found on the Texas Recycles TVs and Texas Recycles Computers websites.

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East Aldine Neighborhood Recycling Center

2789 Hopper Rd Houston TX 77093 USA

713.454.7185

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (11 reviews)

The East Aldine Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Center offers residents a site to dispose of junk, tree waste, and recyclable materials. Residents can use the center up to two times per month for various acceptable items.

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Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center

246 Loop Rd Houston TX 77034 USA

(713) 837-0311

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

4.5 (50 reviews)

The Ellington Airport Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center in Houston, TX is an unstaffed facility open 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It accepts recyclables at no additional charge for City of Houston residents and is funded by various organizations. The center accepts items like ad inserts, aerosol cans, aluminum cans, cardboard, glass bottles, magazines, newspapers, and certain plastics (1-5 and 7). Items like toys, packing materials, flower pots, Styrofoam, plastic furniture, junk waste, tree waste, and garbage are not accepted. Residents can drop off electronics for recycling once a month on the 2nd Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Masks are required, and contactless unloading is encouraged. For other materials like junk waste or tree waste, residents are directed to SWMD Neighborhood Depositories Recycling Centers or their curbside service schedule. Additional recycling drop-off locations are available throughout Houston, and proper disposal of materials is emphasized for a healthy environment.

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Independent Texas Recyclers

6810 Irvington Blvd Houston TX 77022 USA

(832) 215-9531

Mon-Fri 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 5:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

2.8 (29 reviews)

We are Independent Texas Recyclers, the number one independent recycler in Texas, serving over one million households in the Houston region. Our mission is to provide world-class recycling services that drive sustainable economic growth and positive environmental impact. We offer single-stream recycling, making it easy for you to recycle paper, plastic containers, cardboard, aluminum cans, glass, and polypropylene materials. We do not accept plastic bags, electronics, batteries, garden hoses, extension cords, or string lights. Our specialized high-tech optical sorting equipment allows us to now recycle polypropylene plastics marked with the number 5 in the recycle triangle. We market 95% of our recovered recyclables to US companies and have a glass recycling plant co-located at our facility. We do not accept items such as batteries, electronics, yard waste, bulk trash, or styrofoam. You do not need to sort your recyclables as our single-stream process does it for you. For businesses looking to start a recycling program, we provide guidance and connect you with collection partners. Join us for a career with a true purpose in protecting the environment. Contact us for more information at 6810 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77022 or call tel 7.

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Kingwood Recycling Center

3210 W Lake Houston Pkwy Kingwood TX 77339 USA

Mon-Fri Closed · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

4.5 (34 reviews)

Kingwood Recycling Center is at 3210 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77339. It allows residents to drop off recyclable materials on weekends.

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North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center

9003 N Main St Houston TX 77022 USA

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.7 (210 reviews)

The North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center accepts waste and recyclable materials from Houston residents. Users can visit this center up to four times each month for materials disposal.

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Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

5900 Westpark Dr Houston TX 77057 USA

(713) 837-0311

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.4 (230 reviews)

The Westpark Consumer Recycling Center is a Houston city recycling drop-off at 5900 Westpark. The city identifies Westpark as a resident recycling location and publishes facility guidance for accepted recyclable materials.

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City of Killeen Recycling Center

111 E Avenue F Killeen TX 76541 USA

254-554-7572

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.5 (62 reviews)

The City of Killeen Solid Waste Department runs this recycling center on East Avenue F and takes residents' recyclables at no charge. Accepted materials are paper, newspapers, magazines, and cardboard, number 1 and 2 plastic containers, clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars, steel, tin, and aluminum cans, cell phones, and rechargeable batteries. The center also collects used cooking oil, and engine, hydraulic, transmission, and gear oil from individuals only, up to 5 gallons per customer. Oil filters and antifreeze are accepted here. A certified public scale weighs most vehicles except large tractor trailer rigs, and a fee applies. Satellite recycling trailers around Killeen supplement the center.

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Fayette County, Tx Recycle Center

210 Svoboda Ln La Grange TX 78945 USA

(979) 968-8446

Mon Closed · Tue 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. · Wed-Fri 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. · Sat 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. · Sun Closed

4.9 (13 reviews)

Fayette County Recycle Center offers recycling services to the community, focusing on a range of materials. at 210 Svoboda Ln in La Grange, Texas, it operates under specific hours for waste collection and processing.

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Lubbock City Recycling

208 Municipal Dr Lubbock TX 79403 USA

(806) 775-2482

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (1 reviews)

**City of Lubbock Recycling Centers** operate at multiple locations including Southside, Northside, South Milwaukee, North Quaker, and various satellite locations like United Supermarkets and Market Street. They accept plastics Type 1 and 2, clear, color, and opaque, along with tin, aluminum, newspaper, computer paper, and cardboard. Operating hours are Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closed on city holidays. Specific instructions include placing recyclables in the proper bin, with a reminder that items not accepted should be placed in the trash dumpster to avoid contamination. The centers do not accept plastic bags due to recycling equipment issues and encourage the use of reusable bags. Violators misusing trash dumpsters for household or business garbage will face legal consequences under Texas laws. Additional satellite locations are available 24/7, allowing for drop-offs of the accepted materials.

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Montgomery County Precinct 2 Recycling Center

31354 Friendship Dr Magnolia TX 77355 USA

(832) 971-2024

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed-Sat 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (54 reviews)

Montgomery County Precinct 2 operates a community recycling center at 31354 Friendship Drive in Magnolia. The posted guidance asks visitors to sort and clean designated materials, flatten cartons before bringing them inside for cardboard recycling, and keep cartons out of the glass container.

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City of McAllen Recycling Center

4101 N Bentsen Rd McAllen TX 78504 USA

(956) 681-4050

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (109 reviews)

The City of McAllen Recycling Center is the municipal recycling facility at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd in McAllen, run by the city's Public Works Department. It accepts paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2), aluminum and tin cans, and mixed glass, and supports the city's curbside blue bin program along with brush collection and a composting facility. Residents can drop off recyclables, pick up a blue bin, and the center also offers facility tours and school presentations. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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IESI McKinney Material Recovery Facility

2138 Country Lane

469-452-8011

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

Material recovery facility at 2138 Country Lane in McKinney that serves both commercial and residential customers. It handles aluminum, steel and tin cans, cardboard, glass, paper and plastics.

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Mission Recycling Department

609 N Canal Ave Mission TX 78572 USA

(956) 580-8780

3.0 (1 reviews)

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City Recycle Center

488 S Castell Avenue New Braunfels TX 78130 USA

830-221-4000

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM — 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (35 reviews)

City Recycle Center is located at 488 S Castell Avenue in New Braunfels, TX. This site is available for local residents and businesses to bring materials for recycling with proof of residency required for access.

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Comal County Recycling Department

281 Resource Dr New Braunfels TX 78132 USA

830-643-3781

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (68 reviews)

Comal County Recycling Center is at 281 Resource Drive in New Braunfels, Texas. It offers recycling services for various materials including cardboard, aluminum cans, and electronics, while ensuring proper disposal practices are followed.

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5 Star Recycling

Odessa, TX

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Full service recycling center in Odessa, TX. We accept electronics, appliances, cardboard, plastics, and various metals. Drop-off and self-service available.

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Keep Odessa Beautiful Facility - Recycle Station

814 W 42nd St

(432) 368-3538

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (48 reviews)

Keep Odessa Beautiful is a recycling center located at 814 W. 42nd Street in Odessa, TX. They operate Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a closure from 12 pm to 1 pm, and on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm. The center accepts various items for recycling, including shipping box cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles, milk jugs, and laundry detergent containers. They do not accept large loads of cardboard, plastic bags, or recyclables brought in by large vehicles like 18-wheelers. Additionally, Keep Odessa Beautiful provides disposal services for items such as cell phones, computer accessories, household appliances, electronics, and yard equipment. They also offer assistance with the disposal of residential hazardous waste and emphasize the importance of proper disposal to protect the environment and community health. Visitors can volunteer, donate, or apply to be a sponsor to support their efforts in keeping the community clean and beautiful.

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Palacios Recycle Center

1305 Johnson Rd Palacios TX 77465 USA

361-972-0783

Mon-Tue 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Wed 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thu 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.0 (4 reviews)

The Palacios Recycle Center is dedicated to responsible recycling and reducing waste in the community. It offers a variety of recycling services and materials acceptance, including free shredding services.

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Keep Pearland Beautiful - Stella Roberts Recycling Center

5800 Magnolia Pkwy Pearland TX 77584 USA

(281) 489-2795

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (87 reviews)

The Stella Roberts Recycling Center, operated by Keep Pearland Beautiful, provides recycling services for materials, including electronics, appliances, and hazardous waste. It aims to promote environmental education and community involvement in recycling efforts in Pearland, Texas.

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Pharr City Recycling Center

1015 E Ferguson Ave Pharr TX 78577 USA

(956) 784-7700

Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM · Sat 8 AM - 12 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (14 reviews)

Pharr Recycling Center is located at 1015 E Ferguson Ave, serving the residents of Pharr, TX. It provides a site for recycling various materials and promotes environmental education initiatives.

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Randolph AFB Recycling Center

E Perimeter Rd Bldg 1152 Randolph AFB TX 78150 USA

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.9 (7 reviews)

The JBSA-Randolph Recycling Center is the base recycling facility for Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, located in building 1152 at East Perimeter and Bone roads. It accepts paper, corrugated cardboard, plastic, glass bottles, scrap metal and ink toner cartridges, and recycles roughly 45 tons of material a year. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to service members, employees and anyone with base access, with 24/7 drop-off containers in front of building 1139. On-site document shredding is available to military members, employees and retirees; electronics such as TVs and computers are not accepted.

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Westside Pump Station

102 N Cottonwood Dr Richardson TX 75080 USA

Mon-Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

4.4 (9 reviews)

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Westside Pump Station: Recycle Drop Off Center

101 N Cottonwood Dr Richardson TX 75080 USA

972-744-4111

Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.6 (22 reviews)

The Westside Pump Station drop-off center is the City of Richardson's recycling site at Cottonwood Drive and Beltline Road. It is open to Richardson residents from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, including residents in areas served by the blue bag curbside program. The site takes recyclables such as plastic containers, corrugated cardboard, and newspapers. Non-recyclable material stays out, and paint is turned away at this location.

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Round Rock Recycling Center

310 Deep Wood Dr Round Rock TX 78681 USA

(512) 218-5554

Mon-Sat 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (135 reviews)

The City of Round Rock Recycling Center is a drop-off location for recyclables, including items not accepted curbside, and also accepts household hazardous waste during scheduled drop-off hours. It accepts metals, appliances without Freon, automotive products, paper and cardboard, glass, plastics, Styrofoam packaging, and other listed items, with item-specific restrictions.

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Balcones Recycling - San Antonio

6006 Freeport Rd San Antonio TX 78252 USA

(210) 664-4560

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.8 (13 reviews)

Balcones Recycling operates a material recovery facility (MRF) in San Antonio, Texas that processes single-stream recyclables for both commercial and residential customers. The site describes the San Antonio plant as the company's most innovative facility, equipped with a 50 ton-per-hour system and the first fully automated container line in the country. Balcones recovers paper, cardboard, metal, and plastics, and offers business recycling services including compactors, balers, dumpsters, and carts, along with NAID AAA certified document and media shredding and waste audits. The company is now part of Circular Services.

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Bulky Waste Collection Center

1531 Frio City Rd San Antonio TX 78226 USA

311

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (184 reviews)

The Bulky Waste Collection Center serves San Antonio residents by providing a location for the disposal of large items. It is designed for residential customers only and requires proof of residency for access.

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Federal Recycling

701 San Fernando St, San Antonio, TX 78207 USA

(210) 732-5246

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.9 (29 reviews)

Federal Recycling in San Antonio, TX is focused on recycling major commodities such as paper, cardboard, and plastics. They have over 100 years of experience in the recycling industry, providing solutions for local and regional businesses.

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Great Northwest Recycling

7386 Grissom Rd San Antonio TX 78251 USA

210.523.8155

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.3 (202 reviews)

Great Northwest Recycling is a recycling center in San Antonio, Texas, focused on environmentally responsible practices. The site accepts a variety of materials, including metals and electronics, to promote recycling and reduce landfill waste.

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Longhorn Recycling

5785 FM 1346 San Antonio TX 78220 USA

(210) 661-2341

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (115 reviews)

Longhorn Recycling has been serving San Antonio for over 20 years, focusing on recycling unwanted materials to prevent landfills from overflowing. They provide a transparent and respectful approach to recycling practices.

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Republic Services - San Antonio

1949 Hormel Dr San Antonio TX 78219 USA

(210) 625-3637

3.0 (37 reviews)

Republic Services offers a variety of environmental solutions to support residential, business, and community needs, focusing on creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world. Their services include reliable recycling and waste management for homes, customized recycling and waste solutions for businesses, and optimized waste treatment and disposal for environmental needs. Republic Services emphasizes sustainability through initiatives such as operating modern recycling centers, converting landfill gas into renewable energy, and assisting companies in setting and achieving their ESG goals. With 74 recycling centers across the U.S., processing 5 million tons annually, and engaging in 73 renewable energy projects, Republic Services is committed to delivering real sustainability solutions. They provide a set of services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, and hazardous waste treatment, as well as field and industrial services, emergency response, and equipment rental. Visitors to their website can access insights, articles, and resources on sustainability, recycling, and waste management, showcasing their dedication to environmental stewardship and economic sustainability.

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Smithville Recycling Center

404 Royston St Smithville TX 78957 USA

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.5 (4 reviews)

The City of Smithville Recycling Center is located at 404 Royston Street, Smithville, TX 78957. It accepts plastics, cardboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, and used motor oil and filters. As of January 1, 2024, access requires an annual membership card, $50 per year for city residents and $100 per year for non-residents, available at City Hall on 317 Main Street. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

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Socorro Recycling Center

241 Old Hueco Tanks Rd Socorro TX 79927 USA

(915) 858-1114

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (14 reviews)

The Socorro Recycling Center, located at 240 Old Hueco Tanks Rd. in Socorro, TX 79927, operates from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They accept cardboard, plastics, and paper but do not take glass, metals, or household trash. Visitors are advised to flatten cardboard boxes and ensure recyclables are free of liquids or food residue to prevent contamination. Accepted items include Kraft paper, newspapers, magazines, plastic bottles (except Number 6), and various paper products like envelopes and stationery. Not accepted are items such as glass, aluminum cans, chip bags, and non-paper packing materials. The center also provides guidance on recycling motor oil responsibly, directing individuals to local oil recycling locations like AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts in Socorro. For non-recyclable items like mattresses and tires, visitors are instructed to take them to the Clint Landfill at 2300 Darrington Rd. in El Paso, TX 79928, open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Greater Texas Metal Recycling Co Inc

1211 College Ave South Houston TX 77587 USA

+1-713-4-RECYCLE

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

3.3 (16 reviews)

Greater Texas Metal Recycling operates from College Avenue in South Houston, half a mile east of I-45. The company buys copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and brass, and it also handles paper and cardboard. Containers are furnished for specific applications, and large quantities qualify for free pick-up. A master's-degreed environmental manager on staff works through recycling and disposal problems for industry and business accounts.

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Balcones Recycling - Taylor

9801 Chandler Rd Taylor TX 76574 USA

(512) 949-3671

Mon-Wed 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thu 6:00 AM – 4:30 AM · Fri 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.3 (23 reviews)

Balcones Recycling operates the Taylor Material Recovery Facility (MRF), a single-stream recycling plant a few minutes north of Austin that recovers both commercial and residential recyclables for Taylor and surrounding communities including Temple, Leander, and Hutto. The facility was established in 2011 and has a processing capacity of 15 tons per hour, recovering more than 27,000 tons of material per year. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and containers, aluminum cans, tin containers, and glass bottles and jars. The site notes the Taylor MRF now offers public drop-off for all accepted materials.

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City of Temple Recycling Center #2

602 Jack Baskin St Temple TX 76504 USA

(254) 298-5725

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

4.4 (17 reviews)

Temple's Recycling Center #2 is an unattended, 24-hour drop-off at 602 Jack Baskin Drive, on the northeast corner of Avenue H and South 31st Street. The City lists aluminum cans, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, magazines, newspapers, white office paper, and clear or opaque #1 and #2 plastics.

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The Woodlands Recycling Center

5402 Research Forest Dr The Woodlands TX 77381 USA

(281) 210-3800

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 4:00 – 7:00 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (41 reviews)

The Woodlands Recycling Center is operated by Waste Management and serves The Woodlands Township residents. It accepts a range of recyclables and yard waste materials.

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Downtown Recycle Center

418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave

Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 8 AM to noon, closed Sunday

The City of Tyler's free self-service Downtown Recycle Center at 418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave takes paper, cardboard, glass, #1 through #5 plastics, cans, scrap metal, batteries, electronics and vehicles with a title. Fees apply to TVs, monitors, tires, appliances and furniture, paid in cash, check or money order with no bills over $20.

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City of Waco Cobbs Recycling Center

4201 Trice Ave Waco TX 76710 USA

(254) 751-8536

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (41 reviews)

The Cobbs Recycling Center is a City of Waco self-service drop-off facility at 4201 Trice Ave, open Monday through Saturday, accepting materials from residents throughout the region with no residency requirement for most streams. The center accepts plastics (#1 and #2), glass bottles and food jars, steel and aluminum cans, cardboard, magazines, mail, cooking oil, household batteries, CFL bulbs, packing Styrofoam, and electronics (computers, cell phones, chargers). Waco residents with a current utility bill also receive free drop-off of used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, and latex paint, plus four free bulky and brush waste trips per year. Tires are accepted for a fee.

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G3 Scrap Metal

512 Midway Rd Weslaco TX 78596 USA

(956) 968-5461

Mon-Sat 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.3 (63 reviews)

G3 Scrap Metal traces back to Weslaco Salvage, founded in 1946, and has served the Rio Grande Valley for more than 70 years from 512 Midway Road off Expressway 83. The yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, copper and aluminum wire, insulated wire, iron and tin, household appliances, auto batteries, cars, cardboard, e-scrap, and plastic. Businesses and schools use its open-top truck service and roll-off container service, and G3 bids on maquila items. The yard serves McAllen, Edinburg, and communities across the Rio Grande Valley, and lists Weslaco ISD, Donna ISD, and PSJA ISD among its customers.

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Wharton County Precinct 2 Recycling Drop Off Center - Milam Street

1005 East Milam Street

(979) 335-7541

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am-3:00 pm

The East Milam Street center in Wharton is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes paper, aluminum, cardboard, and motor oil and filters.

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