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Recycling centers in Mcallen, Texas
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City of McAllen Recycling Center
4101 N Bentsen Rd McAllen TX 78504 USA
The City of McAllen Recycling Center is the municipal recycling facility at 4101 N. Bentsen Rd in McAllen, run by the city's Public Works Department. It accepts paper and cardboard, plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2), aluminum and tin cans, and mixed glass, and supports the city's curbside blue bin program along with brush collection and a composting facility. Residents can drop off recyclables, pick up a blue bin, and the center also offers facility tours and school presentations. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Services: Curbside residential recycling (blue bin) collection · Drop-off recycling at the recycling center · Blue bin distribution for residents · Brush collection and mulch · Compost facility (compost, mulch, and 50/50 blend for sale)
Accepts: Newspapers, Catalogs, Magazines, Cardboard, Office paper, Plastic soda bottles (#1 and #2), Milk jugs, Water jugs
What materials can I recycle here?
The center accepts paper and cardboard (newspapers, catalogs, magazines, cardboard, office paper), plastic bottles and jugs coded #1 and #2 (soda bottles, milk jugs, water jugs, detergent and cleaning bottles), aluminum and tin cans (including aerosol and food/beverage cans), and mixed glass bottles and jars.
What is not accepted for recycling?
Not accepted: waxed beverage cups, Styrofoam cups, disposable diapers, egg cartons, pesticide and oil containers, paint/oil/chemical cans, windshield glass, mirrors, light bulbs, pottery, and ceramics.
EDH International
100 N 26th St McAllen TX 78501 USA
Best Recycling Center is located in McAllen, Texas, and aims to protect Earth's landscapes by promoting recycling and reusing materials. The center is operated by EDH International Inc. at 100N 26th St in McAllen. Visitors can bring their materials to be weighed on a certified scale, sort them into designated piles, and then re-weigh them to receive cash or check payment based on the weight of their recyclables. Additionally, visitors can learn more about the organization's mission, methods, and advocacy efforts, as well as tour the facilities to see how the business operates.
Services: Material buying by weight · Certified scale weighing · Cash and check payouts
Accepts: Recyclable materials
Tesoro Metal Recycling
3418 Ash Ave McAllen TX 78501 USA
Tex-Mex Recycling
2801 Galveston Ave McAllen TX 78501 USA
Tex-Mex Recycling operates from 2801 Galveston Ave in McAllen as a full-service recycling company serving manufacturing clients, government agencies, and small businesses. The company sorts, processes, and returns material to the production stream, with pricing tied to markets such as American Metal Market and Platts Market. Certificates of Destruction, Recycling, and Erasure are available.
Services: Customized recycling programs · E-waste and data management · Demanufacturing · Material testing · Logistics and shipping
Accepts: Plastics, Copper, Paper, Wood, Metal, E-waste
What are Tex-Mex Recycling's McAllen hours?
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Where is the McAllen office?
2801 Galveston Ave, McAllen, TX 78501.
Valley Steel Recycling
6901 S Shary Rd McAllen TX 78503 USA
Valley Steel Recycling in McAllen provides advanced industrial metal recovery, shredding, and cross-border logistics for manufacturers and scrap suppliers. The facility processes ferrous, aluminum, copper, stainless, and automotive scrap streams with certified destruction, IMMEX compliance, and scheduled pickups for automotive and industrial partners.
Services: Industrial scrap purchasing · Certified destruction · Scheduled pickups · Cross-border logistics · Metal shredding and sorting
Accepts: Ferrous scrap, Aluminum, Copper and brass, Stainless steel, Automotive scrap, Electric motors
Who does Valley Steel serve?
Automotive manufacturers, tier suppliers, metal fabricators, scrapyards, and industrial facilities.
Do you offer certified destruction?
Yes. Certified destruction prevents secondary market leakage with full traceability.
Wilkinson Ray Iron & Metal
3416 Ash Ave McAllen TX 78501 USA
Wilkinson Ray Iron Metal is a family-owned scrap metal recycling center located in McAllen, TX, serving Hidalgo County and the lower Rio Grande Valley. With over 85 years of history, they offer full-service recycling for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including aluminum, copper, brass, and more. Their facility is equipped with a Sierra 700 Shear, Harris Badger Baler, heavy magnet, grapples, front-end loader, and forklifts, all on a 7-acre yard. They provide services for manufacturing, demolition, and construction industries, with on-site shearing, baling, and material handling, as well as market analysis-based pricing. Wilkinson Ray Metals accepts a variety of scrap metals, including copper, aluminum, stainless steel, and more. Visitors can expect warm and knowledgeable customer service, certified scales, and efficient material handling. Contact information includes their address at 3416 W Bus Hwy 83, McAllen, TX 78501, and phone number.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Certified scale weighing · Roll-off container drop-off for businesses · On-site shear and baling · In-plant personnel and containers for manufacturers
Accepts: Ferrous scrap metal, Non-ferrous scrap metal, Copper, Brass, Aluminum cans, Aluminum sheet, Aluminum wheels, Aluminum wire
Materials Accepted in Mcallen
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Mcallen include McAllen, scrap metal, municipal recycling, drop-off recycling, curbside recycling. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Mcallen, Texas
Mcallen, Texas currently lists 6 recycling centers on RecycleFind. Popular materials include McAllen, scrap metal, municipal recycling. Pickup or container service is usually offered on request, so call ahead to confirm availability. 3 locations open on Saturdays, making weekend drop-offs possible. At least 1 scrap metal yard mention cash payouts for scrap. Bring a government-issued ID and confirm rates the day you visit. Average customer rating across published reviews is 4.3 out of 5. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.
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