City of McAllen Recycling Center - Recycling Center in McAllen, TX
Recycling center in McAllen, TX
City of McAllen Recycling Center
4101 N Bentsen Rd McAllen TX 78504 USA

About this center
Materials accepted & services
Services offered
- Curbside residential recycling (blue bin) collection
- Drop-off recycling at the recycling center
- Blue bin distribution for residents
- Brush collection and mulch
- Compost facility (compost, mulch, and 50/50 blend for sale)
- Facility tours
- School recycling presentations
Areas served
Not accepted
Frequently asked questions
What materials can I recycle here?
The center accepts paper and cardboard (newspapers, catalogs, magazines, cardboard, office paper), plastic bottles and jugs coded #1 and #2 (soda bottles, milk jugs, water jugs, detergent and cleaning bottles), aluminum and tin cans (including aerosol and food/beverage cans), and mixed glass bottles and jars.
What is not accepted for recycling?
Not accepted: waxed beverage cups, Styrofoam cups, disposable diapers, egg cartons, pesticide and oil containers, paint/oil/chemical cans, windshield glass, mirrors, light bulbs, pottery, and ceramics.
What are the recycling center's hours?
The recycling center is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. It is closed Sunday.
Where is the recycling center located and how do I reach it?
It is at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd, McAllen, TX 78504. The recycling center phone number is (956) 681-4050.
Reviews & pricing
Shawn Polan
a month ago
Awesome facility for McAllen residents. You will need a picture ID as well as your most recent utility bill for free recycling. Very pleasant guard available at the entrance to direct you. ( Tip: take the 1st left after the guard booth and the employees around back will guide you to the receptacle you're looking for..metals electronics debris batteries you name it.) Do your part it's quick and easy. Keep McAllen and The Valley beautiful
Claire
10 months ago
We came to fill sandbags to prepare for the bad weather and possible flooding we were amazed by how organized the City of McAllen was during this time. We were given 6 bags that we had to fill on our own but there was a lane that was specifically for elderly and disabled and they were given premade sandbags bags. It was a beautiful gesture. Although it was extremely hot outside all employees were very kind and helpful. Thank you so much!
christopher contreras
2 months ago
Considering how little traffic they get you would think their customer service would be great… it’s not… went to the window asked about payment options. Came back with acceptable payment. She then tells me oh you have to spend $10 dollars. I look at her in disbelief. (You would think me asking about payment options she would go the extra yard and mention before hand that there’s a minimum.) but all she did was point at a paper taped to the window small paragraph stating that…. Idk maybe it’s just me.
Location & directions
City of McAllen Recycling Center
4101 N Bentsen Rd McAllen TX 78504 USA
McAllen, TX
26.245313°N, 98.265140°W
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