New Braunfels, Texas

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3 locations

City Recycle Center

488 S Castell Avenue New Braunfels TX 78130 USA

4/5(35 reviews)

City Recycle Center is located at 488 S Castell Avenue in New Braunfels, TX. This site is available for local residents and businesses to bring materials for recycling with proof of residency required for access.

Plastic containers #1-7Clean, dry paperGlass bottles and jarsAluminum cansSteel and tin cansDairy cartons+8 more

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

Accepts: Plastic containers #1-7, Clean, dry paper, Glass bottles and jars, Aluminum cans, Steel and tin cans, Dairy cartons, Plastic Foam #6, Cardboard, Scrap metal

Services: Recyclable materials drop-off · Proof of residency verification

What do I need to bring to use the recycling center?

You need to bring proof of residency, such as a valid ID or utility bill with a New Braunfels address.

What materials can I recycle at this center?

Accepted materials include plastic containers, glass bottles, aluminum cans, steel cans, and clean paper.

Comal County Recycling Department

281 Resource Dr New Braunfels TX 78132 USA

4.6/5(68 reviews)

Comal County Recycling Center is at 281 Resource Drive in New Braunfels, Texas. It offers recycling services for various materials including cardboard, aluminum cans, and electronics, while ensuring proper disposal practices are followed.

Aluminum Drinking CansChipboardCorrugated CardboardMoving BoxesElectronicsTin Cans+7 more

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum Drinking Cans, Chipboard, Corrugated Cardboard, Moving Boxes, Electronics, Tin Cans, Metal, Appliances, Brush

Services: Recycling of cardboard · Drop-off for brush · Drop-off for tires

What are the operating hours of the Recycling Center?

The Recycling Center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Is there a charge for dropping off brush?

Yes, there are fees for dropping off brush and costs vary based on vehicle type.

Comal Iron & Metals

1431 FM306 New Braunfels TX 78132 USA

4/5(82 reviews)

Comal Iron & Metals is a scrap metal yard in New Braunfels, Texas, buying ferrous and nonferrous metals. The process is straightforward: drop off your material or arrange a pickup, have it weighed, and get paid. The company also runs an online Education Center with information on scrap types, pricing, and recycling best practices. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 11:50 AM.

Ferrous MetalsNon-ferrous MetalsScrap Metal RecyclingDrop-offPickup ServiceWeighing Services+6 more

Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 – 11:50 AM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Ferrous metals, Non-ferrous metals, Refrigerators, Construction scraps, Bicycles

Services: Scrap metal buying · Drop-off recycling · Arranged pickup · Home recycling · Business recycling · Fundraising

What are the hours at Comal Iron & Metals?

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed 11:50 AM to 1:00 PM for lunch. Saturday 8:00 AM to 11:50 AM. Sunday closed.

Does Comal Iron & Metals pay for scrap?

Yes. The yard weighs drop-off or pickup loads and pays for the materials.

Materials Accepted in New Braunfels

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in New Braunfels include recycling, Plastic containers #1-7, Clean, dry paper, Glass bottles and jars, Aluminum cans. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in New Braunfels, Texas

New Braunfels grew up between the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, and its recycling splits into two paths: a blue curbside cart for single-family homes and the City Recycle Center at 488 S. Castell Avenue for everything else. Apartment and condo residents are not on the curbside route and use the drop-off center, which checks proof of city residency at the gate. Batteries and electronics move through separate city collection events rather than either stream. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does curbside recycling cost in New Braunfels?

Residential recycling collection is $4.26 per month and serves all single-family and some smaller multifamily dwellings. Residents of apartments and condominiums can still recycle but must drop their material at the City Recycle Center instead.

Do I need proof of residency at the City Recycle Center?

Yes. The center at 488 S. Castell Avenue requires a valid ID or a utility bill with a New Braunfels address. Non-residents are directed to the Comal County Recycling and Chipping Center at 281 Resource Drive or to Green Guy Recycling at 937 TX Hwy 80 in San Marcos.

What can I bring to the City Recycle Center?

Single-stream items include plastic containers numbered 1 through 7 under five gallons with lids on, clean dry paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans and bottles, steel and tin food cans, and dairy and juice cartons. The center also takes completely white plastic foam and scrap metal such as hangers, chains, bicycles, Freon-free appliances, emptied water heaters, BBQ grills without ashes, and lawn mowers without fluids.

Can batteries or electronics go in the blue cart?

No. The city does not provide recycling for most battery types and does not permit them in the recycle cart, and electronic devices including wires and cords are not accepted at the City Recycle Center either. All batteries can be recycled at the city's Household Hazardous Waste drop-off events, and the city offers one free electronics drop-off event each January.

How should cardboard be prepared in New Braunfels?

Flatten it either way. For curbside collection, cardboard should be cut into pieces no longer than 18 inches. For the City Recycle Center, cut boxes down to 30 by 60 inches or smaller so they fit the cardboard baler.

Recycling tips for New Braunfels

•Leave recyclables loose because bagged material is rejected at the curb and at the drop-off center.
•Bring a valid ID or a New Braunfels utility bill to the City Recycle Center.
•Take plastic bags and film to a retailer drop-off bin rather than the blue cart.
•Separate white plastic foam from the rest of your load before arriving at the recycle center.
•Set your cart out no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day.

Recycling centers near New Braunfels

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

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San Marcos, TX · 13 mi

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Seguin, TX · 14 mi

Randolph AFB Recycling Center

Randolph Air Force Base, TX · 15 mi

CMC Recycling - Seguin

Seguin, TX · 15 mi

City of Seguin Recycle Drop-Off

Seguin, TX · 16 mi

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