5 Star Recycle is a recycling drop-off center in Odessa, Texas, serving the Permian Basin, including Odessa, Midland, and nearby West Texas communities. It provides drop-off recycling for residents and businesses and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Because accepted materials can change, it is worth calling ahead to confirm what the center is currently taking.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed
What Texas metals-program certificate is recorded for this business?
Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Metals Program lists SANTIAGO RECYCLE LLC DBA 5 STAR RECYCLE at this address with certificate 102150, with a reported expiration date of 2027-05-20. The entry appears in its Active Metal Recycling Entities list retrieved 2026-10-30. This is a reported registry entry; confirm current standing with DPS.
What operating hours are reported in the Texas metals registry?
The DPS entry for SANTIAGO RECYCLE LLC DBA 5 STAR RECYCLE reports: M-SAT 8AM-5PM, SUN Closed. Retrieved 2026-10-30; these are the hours reported in that registry and may differ from the business's current schedule. Confirm before visiting.
Full service recycling center in Odessa, TX. We accept electronics, appliances, cardboard, plastics, and various metals. Drop-off and self-service available.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
CMC Recycling Odessa buys and processes ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal and serves the Permian Basin, including Odessa and nearby communities. The location page lists scrap metal grades and materials the yard does not accept.
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Grimes Iron & Metal, a local family business on Boles Road in Odessa, takes steel and other scrap at its drop-off yard, where staff identify each material, weigh it and pay in cash or check before sending it on to refineries. Large construction projects get a 10, 20 or 30 yard box delivered to the site; crews fill it with mixed scrap and call for pickup, and materials priced separately must be sorted first.
Old or broken-down cars go through the yard's car crushing service. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and Saturday, 8am to noon.
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Keep Odessa Beautiful is a recycling center located at 814 W. 42nd Street in Odessa, TX. They operate Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a closure from 12 pm to 1 pm, and on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm. The center accepts various items for recycling, including shipping box cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles, milk jugs, and laundry detergent containers. They do not accept large loads of cardboard, plastic bags, or recyclables brought in by large vehicles like 18-wheelers. Additionally, Keep Odessa Beautiful provides disposal services for items such as cell phones, computer accessories, household appliances, electronics, and yard equipment. They also offer assistance with the disposal of residential hazardous waste and emphasize the importance of proper disposal to protect the environment and community health. Visitors can volunteer, donate, or apply to be a sponsor to support their efforts in keeping the community clean and beautiful.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Household cardboard (small quantities), Tin and aluminum cans, Newspaper, Plastic bottles #1 and #2, Batteries with terminals taped, Used motor oil, Antifreeze, Cooking oil (household limit)
Services: Recycling drop-off · Electronics recycling · Household hazardous waste service · Reuse station
What is the correct address?
The City of Odessa currently lists 814 W 42nd St, rather than 816 W 42nd.
PDQ Recycling is a family-owned scrap metal yard in Odessa, Texas, with years of experience running commercial salvage operations. It serves Midland and Odessa with drop-off service, and first-time customers bring a valid government-issued ID or driver's license.
The non-ferrous list covers aluminum, copper, brass, lead, tungsten, Monel, insulated wire, electric motors, compressors, radiators, wheels, and batteries. Ferrous intake takes appliances, engines, rotors, sucker rods, pipe, sheet metal, and vehicles with a title. Catalytic converters, glass, plastic, tires, TVs, and wood are refused. Roll-off bins are available.
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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Lead, Tungsten, Monel, Insulated wire, Electric motors, Compressors, Radiators, Batteries, Appliances, Engines, Sucker rods, Vehicles with a title
Services: Drop-off scrap buying · Roll-off bins · Vehicle buying with title
Does PDQ Recycling take catalytic converters?
No. Catalytic converters, glass, plastic, tires, TVs, and wood are on the not-accepted list.
Do I need ID to sell scrap at PDQ Recycling?
First-time customers bring a valid government-issued ID or driver's license.
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Materials Accepted in Odessa
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Odessa include Electronics, Drop-off, recycling, Appliances, Cardboard. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Odessa runs its own recycling drop-off at the Keep Odessa Beautiful facility, 814 W. 42nd St., where residents sort cardboard, cans, #1 and #2 plastics, electronics, and household hazardous waste into separate stations. The City ended its old recycling contract in 2023, then in 2024 agreed to haul drop-off material to the Diamondback Solid Waste Facility and Recycling Center on South FM 866 for $60,000 a year. Trash goes by dumpster and curbside rollcart, Monday through Friday. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Odessa Keep Odessa Beautiful recycle station take?
It takes small household amounts of cardboard, tin and aluminum cans, newspaper, #1 plastics (water and soda bottles), and #2 plastics (milk jugs and detergent bottles). Containers must be clean, dry, and empty, and cardboard must be flat. Wax-coated or refrigerated cardboard and plastic grocery bags are refused.
Does Odessa have curbside recycling?
No. Odessa has no curbside recycling program. Recyclables go to the drop-off station at 814 W. 42nd St., which the City hauls to the Diamondback facility. Curbside rollcarts and three-yard metal dumpsters are for trash, collected Monday through Friday in two service areas.
Where do I take household hazardous waste in Odessa?
The Keep Odessa Beautiful facility accepts household hazardous waste including paint, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners, automotive fluids, pool chemicals, smoke detectors, and gas-powered equipment. Containers must be 5 gallons or smaller, in original labeled containers, and carried upright in a sturdy box. Never mix chemicals.
Can I drop off old electronics in Odessa?
Yes. The Keep Odessa Beautiful facility takes computers, monitors, televisions, printers, tablets, cell phones, cable boxes, game systems, and copiers. Circuit boards, external hard drives, and GPS units are accepted too.
Where can I get rid of a mattress or couch in Odessa?
Take it to the Keep Odessa Beautiful disposal station at 814 W. 42nd St. The station accepts furniture, box springs, and mattresses from residents. Contractors are not accepted, and neither are remodeling debris, roofing, concrete, or brick.
How do I get rid of tree limbs and used motor oil in Odessa?
Tree limbs are accepted from city residents only, four visits per year per household, with no contractor loads. The recycle station also takes used motor oil, antifreeze, and cooking oil, up to 5 gallons per visit and 4 times a year per household.
Recycling tips for Odessa
•Odessa's recycle station refuses large quantities of cardboard, so haul big loads to B.R.I. Recycling at 26 W. Industrial Loop in Midland, (432) 687-0088.
•Have a licensed technician remove the compressor from a refrigerator before you bring it to the Odessa disposal station.
•Drain water heaters and yard equipment before they go to the Keep Odessa Beautiful disposal station.
•Tape the terminals of lead acid, lithium, and alkaline batteries with duct tape before dropping them at the recycle station.
Recycling centers near Odessa
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