Abilene, Texas

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David's Auto Salvage

4301 Pine St

David's Auto Salvage has operated in Abilene for over 40 years, selling used and aftermarket auto parts from a yard on Pine Street. The business carries a large inventory of aftermarket parts and offers a 30-day standard warranty, with extended warranty options available. Parts can be searched online by image or by multi-part lookup, and a Spanish-language search interface is available.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm; closed weekends

Services: aftermarket parts sales · warranty services

What are the hours of operation?

David's Auto Salvage is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm CST and closed on weekends.

What is the phone number?

You can reach David's Auto Salvage at 325-672-3410.

Environmental Recycling Center

2209 Oak St Abilene TX 79602 USA

5/5(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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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Services: Recycling center access

When is the center open?

It is open Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.–noon; it is closed Sunday and Monday.

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110033299641 for ABILENE ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING CENTER at 2209 OAK ST, ABILENE, TX. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2010-08-16. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Mike's Wrecking

4005 Pine St

Mike and Leila Greer started Mike's Wrecking in 1962, working the yard seven days a week, and in 1964 bought a five-acre tract planted in turnips to build the current office and a two-bay shop on Pine Street in Abilene. The family-owned yard now covers over 30 acres of used auto parts. It sells new aftermarket parts and recycled OEM parts, belongs to a nationwide parts locator network for models it does not stock, and ships by UPS and regional freight carriers. Rebuilders are sold as project cars and inexpensive daily drivers. The yard buys cars running or not, and it buys aluminum wheels, including bent or broken ones. Parts paid for by check carry a 15 business-day refund hold.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm (closed 12:00pm-1:00pm for lunch); Sat-Sun closed

Accepts: Cars, running or not, Aluminum wheels, including bent or broken

Services: Recycled OEM parts · New aftermarket parts · Nationwide parts locator network · Parts shipping by UPS and freight · Rebuilt project cars for sale · Vehicle buying · Online inventory search

Does Mike's Wrecking buy cars that do not run?

Yes. The yard buys cars running or not, and it also buys aluminum wheels, including bent or broken ones.

Does Mike's Wrecking ship parts?

Yes. Parts ship by UPS and regional freight carriers, and the yard is part of a nationwide parts locator network for parts it does not stock.

Recycle Station

3032 S 13th St Abilene TX 79605 USA

The City of Abilene operates municipal recycling drop-offs, but its official pages do not verify a facility called Recycle Station at 3032 S 13th Street. The city identifies its Environmental Recycling Center at 2209 Oak Street and other neighborhood sites; use the official location page to confirm a current site before travelling.

Is 3032 S 13th Street a city recycling site?

The city’s current official pages do not list that address; they identify other municipal sites.

Texas Metals & Recycling Co

2989 Pine St Abilene TX 79601 USA

4.1/5(41 reviews)

Texas Metals & Recycling Co. operates as a full-service recycling center specializing in scrap metal recycling, steel sourcing, and container solutions. They offer a range of services for both commercial and industrial clients across Central and West Texas.

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

Accepts: Scrap metal

Services: Scrap Metal Recycling · On-Site Scrap Pickup · Commercial Recycling Programs · Industrial Recycling Services · Roll-Off Dumpster Rentals · Contractor Steel Sourcing · CNC Plasma Cutting

How is this location classified in EPA facility data?

EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery dataset lists this location as metal recycler. The matched record lists its source as Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and its update date as 08/26/2025. Retrieved October 30, 2026. This is a source classification, not confirmation of public drop-off access, current operating status or EPA certification.

Which metal types are named in the EPA source record?

The EPA dataset's metal-description field lists: Brass, Copper, Ferrous, Precious Metals, Stainless HighTemp and Special Metals. The source is Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), with record update date 08/26/2025. This describes the source record and does not establish today's buying prices, preparation rules or walk-in acceptance. Confirm the specific metal and service with the facility. Retrieved October 30, 2026.

Materials Accepted in Abilene

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Abilene include auto salvage, used auto parts, junk yard, aftermarket parts, warranties. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Abilene, Texas

Abilene runs its own solid waste service from Public Works, with twice-weekly curbside trash and drop-off recycling instead of a curbside recycling cart. The Environmental Recycling Center at 2209 Oak Street takes glass, cardboard, scrap metal, tires, appliances, and household hazardous waste from city residents only. Brush and grass go to a separate Abilene Brush Center at 2149 Sandy Street. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours at the Abilene Environmental Recycling Center?

The center at 2209 Oak Street is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is closed Sunday, Monday, and city-approved holidays. The center serves residents only and accepts no commercial drop-offs. The phone number is (325) 672-2209.

How much does it cost to recycle tires in Abilene?

Passenger tires cost $2 each and truck tires cost $5 each at the Environmental Recycling Center, 2209 Oak Street. The center does not accept rims or tires larger than 24.5 inches.

Where do I take household hazardous waste in Abilene?

Take it to the Environmental Recycling Center at 2209 Oak Street. The center accepts paint, antifreeze, aerosol cans, pesticides, solvents, pool chemicals, brake and transmission fluid, oil and filters, and car and rechargeable batteries. It refuses unlabeled containers, containers over one gallon, pressurized gas cylinders, ammunition, and business waste.

Can I get free paint or household chemicals in Abilene?

Yes. The Recycling Re-Store at 2209 Oak Street reissues household chemicals in sound containers with original labels free of charge, including paint and oils. You can drop off, exchange, or pick up products there. The Re-Store phone number is (325) 676-6053.

Where do I take brush and tree limbs in Abilene?

Take them to the Abilene Brush Center at 2149 Sandy Street, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Environmental Recycling Center does not take brush or yard waste. Curbside brush pickup runs on Mondays in odd-numbered months, once per residence.

Does Abilene take old appliances with Freon?

Yes. The Environmental Recycling Center accepts appliances, including those with refrigerant gases, along with scrap metal, aluminum and bi-metal cans, concrete, glass, paper, and plastics. Large appliances can also go to the curb for bulky pickup, which requires scheduling by calling (325) 676-6053.

Recycling tips for Abilene

•Furniture, wood products, and fencing are refused at the Oak Street center and belong at the Citizens Convenience Center.
•Bulky curbside items go out no more than 48 hours before the Monday pickup, within 5 feet of the street.
•Tree limbs for curbside pickup get cut to 4-foot lengths and boxes get broken down.
•Abilene trash carts roll out for collection starting at 6 AM, on Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday depending on the route.
•Illegal dumping reports go to (325) 676-3867.

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