Galveston, Texas

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City of Galveston Transfer Station Facility

5515 Port Industrial Blvd

The City of Galveston Transfer Station Facility is a permitted transfer station on Port Industrial Boulevard. It appears in TCEQ permit records, so callers should confirm public access, hours and fees before loading.

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Services: Waste transfer

What TCEQ waste authorization record is associated with this facility?

TCEQ's MSW data file, created 2026-10-30, records CITY OF GALVESTON TRANSFER STATION FACILITY with additional authorization ID 164 and regulated-entity number RN101505782. Its program is MSW; physical type 5TS (transfer station); legal status "ISSUED" as of 1988-02-09; physical site status "ACTIVE". An acknowledged notice of intent is distinct from an issued permit. The legal-status date is not an expiration date.

ECO Center

702 61st St Galveston TX 77551 USA

4.4/5(36 reviews)

The City of Galveston's recycling center provides around-the-clock drop-off at 702 61st Street. The city also describes monthly in-yard collection for eligible elderly and disabled residents, and says the center accepts discarded cooking oils and grease.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Accepts: Discarded cooking oils, Grease, Tires

Services: 24-hour recycling drop-off · Monthly in-yard recyclable collection for eligible elderly and disabled residents

When can residents drop off recyclables?

The center offers 24-hour drop-off; staff is available from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Does the center accept cooking oil?

The city says the recycling center also accepts discarded cooking oils and grease.

Galveston Recycle Center

702 61st Street

The City of Galveston's Recycle Center at 702 61st Street accepts recyclables around the clock, with staff on hand from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. to help. Residents show proof of residency, such as a driver's license, to drop off tires or oils. The center's accepted list covers corrugated cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and jugs, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, tin, iron, copper, brass, lead, insulated wire, and electronics such as TVs, computers, and cell phones. Tires from ATVs, cars, and trucks are taken, as are motor oil, automotive oil, antifreeze, and used cooking oil and grease. Separate from the drop-off, the city runs monthly home collection of recyclables for elderly and disabled residents, who receive a free blue bin.

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Listed hours: Monday to Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM staffed; 24-hour drop-off

Accepts: Corrugated cardboard, Paper, Plastic bottles and jugs, Glass bottles and jars, Aluminum cans, Tin, iron, copper, brass, and lead, Insulated wire, Electronics, Tires, Motor oil and antifreeze, Used cooking oil and grease

Services: 24 hour recycling drop-off · Staffed assistance during daytime hours · Tire and oil drop-off for residents · Used cooking oil and grease collection · Home recycling collection for elderly and disabled residents

Is the Galveston Recycle Center open 24 hours?

Yes. The center accepts recycled materials around the clock, with staff available from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Do I need ID to drop off tires or oil in Galveston?

Yes. Residents show proof of residency, such as a driver's license, to deposit tires or oils.

Harborside Yard

5800 Harborside Dr

Harborside Yard is a permitted recycling site on Harborside Drive in Galveston, listed in TCEQ permit records. Hours, fees and public access are not published, so call ahead.

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Services: Recycling

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

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110035112507 for HARBORSIDE YARD at 5800 HARBORSIDE DR, GALVESTON, TX. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2009-05-20. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: TX-TCEQ ACR:RN103949582. Recorded program interests: STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2009-05-20. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

Materials Accepted in Galveston

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Galveston include TCEQ permitted, Tires, transfer station, Discarded cooking oils, Grease. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Galveston, Texas

The City of Galveston Sanitation Division collects trash once a week by zone, Monday through Thursday, and picks up bulk items and brush on the same day. The Galveston Recycle Center at 702 61st Street takes recyclables around the clock. Residents haul larger loads to the city Transfer Station at 5515 Harborside Drive, one trip per month. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What day is trash pickup in Galveston TX?

Pickup day depends on your zone. Monday covers the West End to 7 1/2 Mile Road. Tuesday covers 7 1/2 Mile Road to the east side of 51st Street. Wednesday covers the west side of 51st Street to the east side of 31st Street. Thursday covers the west side of 31st Street to the east end of the island. Call Sanitation at 409-797-3630 to confirm your day.

When do I put my trash cart out in Galveston TX?

Set carts at the curb or in the alley no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before pickup, and have them out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Return them to storage by 10 p.m. on pickup day.

Where is the recycling center in Galveston TX?

The Galveston Recycle Center is at 702 61st Street (409-797-3958). It accepts recyclables 24 hours a day, and staff are on site from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. It also takes discarded cooking oil and grease.

Where do I take old tires and motor oil in Galveston TX?

Bring them to the Galveston Recycle Center at 702 61st Street. Tires and oils are accepted from residents only, so show proof of residency such as a driver's license. The Transfer Station does not take tires.

How do I get rid of furniture or an old appliance in Galveston TX?

Sanitation collects bulk items, including appliances, furniture, and large piles of tree limbs and brush, on your regular trash day. Place them at the curb or in the alley next to your cart. A certified technician must remove the Freon from an appliance and tag it before Sanitation takes it.

What are the Galveston TX transfer station hours?

The Transfer Station at 5515 Harborside Drive (409-741-1258) is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Galveston residents get one trip per month with up to 1,000 pounds. Bring a current water bill and ID, and wear a hard hat and vest. It takes building materials, roofing materials, and items that do not fit in your cart.

Recycling tips for Galveston

•Extra trash carts cost $5.00 per cart per month on your water bill, up to 4 carts per residential account.
•Replace a lost or stolen cart for $55, refunded if the cart turns up.
•New move-ins wait 3 to 4 weeks for a cart. Set trash out in bags or boxes until it arrives.
•Keep concrete, paint, gasoline, kerosene, and Freon out of Transfer Station loads.
•Elderly and disabled residents can register for monthly in-yard recycling collection at 409-797-3630 and get a free 14-gallon blue bin.

Recycling centers near Galveston

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Texas City, TX · 11 mi

Galveston County Landfill TX LP

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CMC Recycling - Dickinson

Dickinson, TX · 16 mi

San Leon Yard

San Leon, TX · 16 mi

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