Smithville Recycling Center

404 Royston St Smithville TX 78957 USA

3.5 (4 reviews)

municipal recyclingdrop-off centerused motor oil

Smithville Recycling Center recycling center in Smithville, TX - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

municipal recycling drop-off center used motor oil cardboard recycling plastics curbside alternative membership required

Services offered

Residential recycling drop-off
Non-resident recycling drop-off
Used motor oil and filter collection
Annual membership cards for access

Areas served

Smithville, TXBastrop County, TX

Not accepted

AntifreezeHydraulic oilGasolineKeroseneDieselChemicals of any kindLight bulbsPlate glassTempered glassMirrorsCeramicsBeverage glasses

Frequently asked questions

What are the recycling center's hours?

The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday.

Is there a fee to use the recycling center?

Yes. As of January 1, 2024, an annual membership card is required. Residents pay $50 per year and non-residents pay $100 per year. Cards are available at City Hall, 317 Main Street.

What materials are accepted?

Accepted materials include newspaper (with glossy inserts, magazines, and catalogs), #1 and #2 plastics (bottles and jugs), aluminum and steel cans, corrugated cardboard and brown paper sacks, and used motor oil and filters. Containers should be rinsed and lids removed; boxes should be flattened; used oil must be brought in sealed containers with filters drained.

What items cannot be dropped off at the recycling center?

The center does not accept antifreeze, hydraulic oil, gasoline, kerosene, diesel, or any chemicals. Glass items including light bulbs, plate glass, tempered glass, mirrors, ceramics, and beverage glasses are also not accepted. Call City Hall for disposal instructions on prohibited items.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Andrea K

2 years ago

Google review

So nice to have a place to drop off recycling locally. They keep it nice and neat. They accept: #1 and #2 bottles cardboard paper aluminum cans metal and used motor oil. They don't take glass.

Nolan T

10 months ago

Google review

Useful but costs $100/year for non-residents 50 for residents. Helpful staff onsite

Kevin Izzi

a year ago

Google review

Imagine being closed at five when it’s 10 online temped to leave the trash at the gate because of this

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