Recycling centers in Dallas, Texas

CMC Recycling - Dallas (Dallas - South) is a scrap metal recycling yard at 2215 South Good-Latimer Expwy. near Deep Ellum, on the site of CMC's first recycling yard established in 1915. It buys nonferrous metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and lead, along with ferrous scrap including prepared steel, cast iron, and shred/tin. Walk-in individuals, small businesses, and large industrial accounts are all served, with a separate Recycling Express drop-off across the street for smaller loads. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and pays by cash or check the same day per Dallas City Ordinances.

Cyclone Recycling's Dallas location at 11221 Tantor Road buys scrap metal and provides customized container options including lock-top lids, weather-proof lids, and storm water solutions for commercial accounts. Scales are certified and calibrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture, and scale tickets print immediately so payment is processed on the spot. Customers receive access to detailed reports, transaction history, and photos for full documentation. Open Monday through Friday 8:00am–4:30pm and Saturday 7:30am–12:00pm. Call (214) 421-8603.

EMR Dallas Gold Metal Recyclers is a local recycling center located at 4305 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, Texas, specializing in buying ferrous iron, steel, non-ferrous metals, autos, and more. They accept items such as fridges, freezers, aluminum cans, auto batteries, cables, catalytic converters, and small electricals, but prohibit items like asbestos, radioactive materials, PCBs, CFCs, and live ammunition. Visitors are required to show government-issued ID for payment, and the facility offers customer amenities like personal protective equipment, help with unloading vehicles, customer toilets, a drinks vending machine, and covered areas for unloading. Payment is based on the weight and grade of the metal, with options for payment by check. EMR Dallas also has locations in West Dallas and Fort Worth, with details provided for each site for visitors' convenience.

Self-service auto recycling yard operating for over three decades, specializing in all makes and models 10 years and older. Customers pull their own parts from a large rotating inventory of vehicles being parted out. Also sells pre-owned vehicles on-site at affordable prices.

Pick-n-Pull Dallas South Central is a self-service used auto parts store and salvage yard open seven days a week. The location buys junk cars for cash and stocks a large inventory of used OEM parts for cars, vans, and light trucks.

Recycle Revolution is an independent, non-landfill recycling and compost collection service in Dallas, running a Community Drop-Off Center at 6835 Forest Park Road. Since 2008 it has given North Texans a way to divert a wider range of materials than curbside programs handle, including food waste for composting and hard-to-recycle items like foam to-go ware and plastic bags. The company also provides commercial recycling, food-waste collection, business drop-offs, and one-time pickups. Drop-off hours and accepted materials are listed at recyclerevolutiondallas.com, and the center can be reached at (214) 566-3025.

Dart Container operates a foam (polystyrene) recycling drop-off open to the public, part of its national network collecting foam from schools, community recyclers, supermarkets, hospitals, manufacturing plants, cafeterias, and individuals. The site accepts used #6 polystyrene foam such as cups, to-go containers, egg cartons, ice chests, rinsed meat trays, and protective packaging foam; collected foam is washed, dried, and reprocessed into material for products like picture frames and crown moulding. Foam should be rinsed, have lids, straws, tape, and labels removed, and be placed in a see-through bag. Packing peanuts are not accepted, Dart does not pay for material, and it reserves the right to refuse foam that does not meet its specifications.

Metal Recycling Plant in Dallas, TX offers ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling services, specializing in aluminum, stainless steel, and steel. They provide roll-off open tops for large quantities and forklift-handled bins for smaller items, catering to commercial and industrial customers. With a focus on service, quality, and transparency, the plant's highly trained staff assists with unloading and sorting metal. Additionally, the facility accepts a variety of scrap metal and encourages both individual drop-offs and scheduled pickups for large generators. On the other hand, Texas Recycling has been a leader in commercial paper recycling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for over 25 years. They offer customized recycling programs for various paper-related businesses, including commercial printers, paper converters, and corporate billing centers. Customers generating significant volumes of office paper may qualify for a pick-up program, while smaller entities can earn extra cash by bringing their discarded paper to the Buy-Back Center. For those dealing with bulky cardboard boxes, the plant provides custom recycling solutions for businesses like box manufacturers, distribution centers, and large retail stores, with the option of drop-off at their Buy-Back Center for smaller quantities.