Recycling center in San Marcos, TX

Green Guy Recycling

937 TX-80 San Marcos TX 78666 USA

4.7 (150 reviews)
Residential recyclingScrap metalMotor oil
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Green Guy Recycling recycling center in San Marcos, TX - View of facility

About this center

Green Guy Recycling's San Marcos residential drop-off is available 24/7 to San Marcos residents; some streams are staffed-only. Listed items include household containers and paper, used motor oil and filters, lead-acid batteries and limited household antifreeze. The operator also offers commercial scrap buying, hauling and roll-off containers. Review the accepted list before unloading.

Materials accepted & services

Residential recyclingScrap metalMotor oilBatteriesCommercial hauling

Services offered

  • Residential recycling drop-off
  • Commercial scrap buying
  • Scrap hauling and pickup
  • Roll-off containers

Areas served

San Marcos, Texas

Not accepted

TrashStyrofoamFurnitureHazardous wastePaintWoodPlastic bagsWindow glass and mirrorsCommercial antifreeze

Prices & reviews

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Brian Olson

a week ago

Review

Green Guy Recycling is an impressive operation but the the owner and staff are incredible. Hard working and kind people. The owner also helps a lot with River Clean ups and Shore Clean ups on Canyon Lake. We are so thankful to have them in our community.

Jose Hernandez sanchez

4 months ago

Review

Rely nice people I drop empty trailer and pick up the loaded one in like about 1 hour. It's been a real pleasure go there enjoy this place. Good for you guys keep going the same way.

M V

4 months ago

Review

I have been to Green Guys in San Marcos twice in the past few weeks and both times the staff went out of their way to be helpful! The first time I needed some cardboard boxes for the set of our opera production at Texas State. As I drove up one of the staff there could tell I had no idea where to start and walked up to me to ask if I needed help. He didn't just tell me where to go and leave it at that--he walked me all the way through (their very interesting facility) to where he thought the best boxes would be for our needs. He was so nice that I decided to go back yesterday and see if I could get rid of the batteries whipped cream cans and various bits of scrap metal I have been collecting over the years (I just couldn't make myself throw a nail clipper that had fallen apart into the trash!) This time too--a gentleman could tell I wasn't sure which bin to drop my stuff in--and walked right up to me. He explained that rechargeable and lithium batteries are bad news and have to be handled differently--literally taking the opportunity to teach this old gal something new (to me) about recycling. These folks could not be nicer--kudos to this team and to this company. I will take everything I can over there to do my part!

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

Who can use the residential drop-off?

The operator says the 24/7 residential center is for San Marcos residents; some materials are accepted only during staffed hours.

What operating hours are reported in the Texas metals registry?

The DPS entry for GREEN GUY RECYCLING,INC. reports: M-F 9AM-5PM, SAT 9AM-2PM, SUN Closed. Retrieved 2026-10-30; these are the hours reported in that registry and may differ from the business's current schedule. Confirm before visiting.

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Is Green Guy Recycling open on Saturday?

Yes. Green Guy Recycling is open 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Green Guy Recycling open on Sunday?

Green Guy Recycling lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

Texas metals-program register

Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Metals Program

Source-listed certificate number
101109
Record date:
See source details; a record date is not supplied in the overview.
Retrieved:
2026-10-30 (source access date)
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What Texas metals-program certificate is recorded for this business?

Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Metals Program lists GREEN GUY RECYCLING,INC. at this address with certificate 101109, with a reported expiration date of 2027-03-16. The entry appears in its Active Metal Recycling Entities list retrieved 2026-10-30. This is a reported registry entry; confirm current standing with DPS.

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What catalytic-converter declaration is recorded with Texas DPS?

The Texas Metals Program entry for GREEN GUY RECYCLING,INC. records its CC Declaration as "Acquisition Only". This is the source's declaration label, retrieved 2026-10-30; it does not establish that the business accepts a particular converter from the public. Ask the business about its services and documentation requirements.

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Location & directions

Green Guy Recycling

937 TX-80 San Marcos TX 78666 USA

San Marcos, TX

29.883919°N, 97.916331°W

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