Midland, Texas

Recycling centers in Midland

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Local recycling centers

4 locations

Butts Recycling

26 W Industrial Loop Midland TX 79701 USA

5/5(6 reviews)

B.R.I Recycling in West Texas offers baler wire and baler maintenance services, encouraging visitors to contact them for more information or to purchase. In 2021, citizens of San Angelo recycled 3.3 million pounds with BRI Recycling, resulting in the conservation of significant resources such as trees, iron, oil, water, and energy. The center emphasizes its impact on the environment and the community, highlighting the conservation of landfill space and energy. Visitors are invited to reach out to B.R.I. Recycling for assistance with their recycling needs, emphasizing the essential nature of recycling.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Recyclables, Commercial recyclables

Services: Recycling services · Baler wire sales · Baler maintenance information

CMC Recycling - Midland

1605 Garden City Hwy Midland TX 79701 USA

3.9/5(33 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

What registered taxpayer and outlet names does the Texas Comptroller list for this address?

Texas’s Active Sales Tax Permit Holders file, updated October 24, 2026, lists taxpayer COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY and business outlet CMC RECYCLING MIDLAND at 1605 GARDEN CITY HWY, MIDLAND, TX 79701. State taxpayer number: 17507253387; outlet number: 53. These are the tax register’s linked business names and identifiers; the taxpayer name is not independently verified ownership or parent-company evidence. Source: https://data.texas.gov/Government-and-Taxes/Active-Sales-Tax-Permit-Holders/jrea-zgmq/about_data

What sales-tax permit dates appear in the state’s outlet record?

The Texas Comptroller’s active-permit file updated October 24, 2026 records CMC RECYCLING MIDLAND with outlet permit issue date 2017-10-17 and first sales-tax liability date 2017-11-01. Dataset membership indicates an active sales/use tax permit in that snapshot. These dates are not a business founding date or proof of continuous operation. A sales-tax permit does not establish a recycling or environmental permit, customer services, sales volume or revenue. Source: https://data.texas.gov/Government-and-Taxes/Active-Sales-Tax-Permit-Holders/jrea-zgmq/about_data

Recycle Midland

3601 W Industrial Ave Midland TX 79703 USA

3.9/5(84 reviews)

Recycle Midland focuses on the buying and processing of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, focusing primarily on industrial scrap metal. in Midland, Texas, the site has over 25 years of experience in serving industrial companies in the Permian Basin.

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

Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals

Services: Metal recycling · Industrial scrap processing

What types of metals do you buy?

We buy both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

How long has Recycle Midland been in business?

Recycle Midland has been in operation for over 25 years.

Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (TLERC)

2550 County Rd 103-W Midland TX 79701 USA

4.5/5(2 reviews)

The Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center receives, processes, and distributes used eyeglasses for Lions and other groups conducting vision screenings. The organization says recycled eyeglasses are supplied under Lions International Eyeglass Recycling Center policies and are shipped domestically.

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Listed hours: Mon-Wed 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Thu-Fri 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Used eyeglasses

Services: Receiving and processing used eyeglasses · Distribution of recycled eyeglasses for vision-screening missions

What does TLERC do with used eyeglasses?

TLERC says it receives, processes, and distributes them for Lions and other groups that provide vision screening.

Where does TLERC ship recycled eyeglasses?

The website says it ships recycled eyeglasses domestically.

Materials Accepted in Midland

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Midland include recycling, West Texas, Midland, Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Midland, Texas

The City of Midland Solid Waste Division runs curbside trash with an individual cart at each home and bulk pickup by appointment, and it operates the landfill at 7901 E. Garden City Highway. Residents bring recyclables to two city sites: the Citizens Collection Station at 4100 Smith Road and the Citizens Convenience Center at 6400 W. Highway 80. Butt's Recycling Center on West Industrial Loop takes the same materials on weekdays. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I recycle cardboard and plastic in Midland, TX?

Midland has three drop-off sites: the Citizens Collection Station at 4100 Smith Road, the Citizens Convenience Center at 6400 W. Highway 80, and Butt's Recycling Center at 26 W. Industrial Loop. The sites accept cardboard, paper, #1 and #2 plastics, and aluminum as accepted materials.

What are the hours at the Midland Citizens Collection Station?

The Citizens Collection Station at 4100 Smith Road is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Citizens Convenience Center at 6400 W. Highway 80 keeps the same hours. Butt's Recycling Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Can contractors or landscapers use the Midland Citizens Collection Station?

No. The two citizens sites are for Midland residents hauling items from their own single-family homes, and the city refuses commercial waste and anyone paid to haul from a residential site. Brush must arrive in a secured single-axle trailer load from a resident.

How do I get rid of a couch or old refrigerator in Midland?

Call the Sanitation Department at 432-685-7278 and the city picks up furniture and appliances at no additional charge. Set the items in the alley inside the city right-of-way behind your home, not beside the dumpster. The city does not enter private property, and it handles pickups in the order calls arrive.

Where is the Midland city landfill?

The landfill is at 7901 E. Garden City Highway and takes card, cash, and check. Haulers need a $500 yearly permit per vehicle, and a vehicle without a decal pays a $25 access fee on top of regular landfill charges.

Recycling tips for Midland

•Tires and vehicle batteries cannot go in the Midland alley bulk pickup.
•The Smith Road and Highway 80 citizens sites close Mondays and Sundays.
•Dry out latex paint on old wood or cardboard before putting it in the alley container.
•Tree limbs go to the Citizens Collection Station in a secured single-axle trailer, not out with the bulk pickup.
•Texas manufacturer take-back programs recycle TVs and computers free for residents, and TCEQ publishes the program lists.

Recycling centers near Midland

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