Recycling Bins

I am bummed that they changed the time they open from 7:30 to 8 am. That 30 minutes prohibits me from dropping off my recycling on my way to work. I now have a bunch of plastic cardboard and paper in my car a I look for a place to take it. I do not want to just throw it in a land fill. Please change it back. Even a couple of days could help.

I’m a former student and local resident. From the new posted signage on the TAMU recycling enclosure on Adriance Rd it appears that recycling is no longer available to local residents and perhaps even to students but only to University operations or facilities department. A new sign indicates “For University Use Only”. From what I’ve seen on past site visits I can understand the reasoning for secure control as the site was being used in a haphazard way for both recycling and even some non-recycling waste. Because the University apparently has closed disposal options to the local population and has provided no alternative solutions it should no longer promote itself as being genuinely concerned for the population’s health and the environment.

I usually visit this recycling center but I was really frustrated today. I arrived around 1:30 pm only to find out that their hours have changed without any prior notice. They used to be open until 3:30 pm but now they close at noon. This change inconveniences and restricts B/CS residents' access to proper recycling. Most residents rely on this center because many can’t afford the city’s blue bin service and have no other place to go. I just hope this place doesn't end up closing 💔