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Recycling centers in Richardson

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Local recycling centers

3 locations

Lookout Transfer Station

1601 E Lookout Dr

North Texas Municipal Water District transfer station on East Lookout Drive in Richardson, open to Plano residents under the free twice-monthly disposal program. It takes metal appliances, used oil, oil filters and passenger tires.

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Listed hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

Accepts: Metal appliances, Air conditioners, Refrigerators, Water heaters, Used oil, Oil filters, Passenger tires

Services: Resident drop-off · Appliance recycling · Used oil recycling

Are loads in box trucks accepted for free?

No. Stake bed trucks, box trucks and dump trailers must pay for disposal.

What do I need to bring?

A recent City of Plano utility bill showing garbage service and a current Texas driver license with a matching address.

Westside Pump Station

102 N Cottonwood Dr Richardson TX 75080 USA

4.4/5(9 reviews)

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Westside Pump Station: Recycle Drop Off Center

101 N Cottonwood Dr Richardson TX 75080 USA

4.6/5(22 reviews)

The Westside Pump Station drop-off center is the City of Richardson's recycling site at Cottonwood Drive and Beltline Road. It is open to Richardson residents from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week, including residents in areas served by the blue bag curbside program. The site takes recyclables such as plastic containers, corrugated cardboard, and newspapers. Non-recyclable material stays out, and paint is turned away at this location.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sat 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Plastic containers, Corrugated cardboard, Newspapers

Services: Daily recycling drop-off, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Can non-residents use the Westside Pump Station recycling center?

The center is open to Richardson residents.

What hours is the Westside Pump Station drop-off center open?

It is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

Materials Accepted in Richardson

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Richardson include Cardboard, Drop-off, transfer station, appliances, used oil. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Richardson, Texas

Richardson Public Services crews collect trash twice a week, and Richardson is a bag city: trash goes out in black bags and recycling in blue bags bought from the city, not in carts. Republic Services processes the recycling. Large brush and furniture go out through the free Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC), and hazardous waste goes to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Rd. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle in Richardson, TX?

Richardson's recycling guide sticks to five categories: flattened cardboard, paper (office paper, mail, and newspapers, no shredded paper), aluminum and steel food and beverage cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles and jugs. The list follows the rules of Republic Services, the city's recycler. Questions go to 972-744-4111.

Where do I buy recycling bags in Richardson, TX?

Richardson uses bags instead of carts. A 26-count roll of blue 30-gallon recycling bags costs $4.50 for residents, and a 50-count roll of black trash bags costs $10. Buy them at City Hall Annex, the Municipal Court, the Heights and Huffhines recreation centers, the Senior Center, or the Service Center at 1260 Columbia Dr. Blue bag vending machines sit at Fire Station 3, Fire Station 6, the Municipal Court, and the Service Center.

How does bulky item pickup work in Richardson, TX?

Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) is free on request, online or at 972-744-4111. It takes brush and items over 50 pounds, such as furniture and appliances. The city asks residents to cap requests at 8 per year, and the waste must come from your own property. Set items at the front of the house between the sidewalk and the curb.

Where do I take paint and household hazardous waste from Richardson, TX?

Take it to the Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Rd., Dallas, two miles from Richardson city limits. Richardson belongs to the Household Hazardous Waste Network, so residents drop off oil-based paint, gasoline, oil filters, and pesticides free. Bring a driver's license and a utility bill, or you pay the $95 minimum charged to non-member cities. See hazardous waste.

Where do I recycle old electronics in Richardson, TX?

Small electronics such as laptops and cell phones go to the Home Chemical Collection Center at 11234 Plano Rd. For TVs, microwaves, and other large electronics, call 972-744-4111 to request a BABIC pickup at the curb. Non-member cities pay at least $95 at the Plano Rd. center, so bring proof of Richardson residency.

Where can I drop off trash myself in Richardson, TX?

Take it to the NTMWD Lookout Transfer Station at 1601 E. Lookout Dr., Richardson, TX 75082, phone 972-234-3247. Small piles of brush, lawn clippings, and anything under 50 pounds otherwise go out with the twice-weekly trash pickup. Compostable material in plastic bags goes with regular trash, not BABIC.

Recycling tips for Richardson

  • •Holiday weeks get make-up days for recycling only. Regular trash and BABIC pickups do not move.
  • •Latex paint goes in the regular trash once it is fully dried and hardened. Kitty litter speeds up a can that is a third full or less.
  • •Redeem free blue bag letters and vouchers at the Heights or Huffhines recreation centers.
  • •Check the city's Service Delay page before reporting a missed BABIC pickup. A "Delayed" day means pickup the next day, Saturday included.
  • •Look up your collection days in the MyRichardson app, online at cor.net, or by calling the 24-hour Response Center at 972-744-4111.

Recycling centers near Richardson

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center
Dallas, TX · 4 mi
Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center (HC3)
Dallas, TX · 4 mi
Community Recycling
Plano, TX · 4 mi
Geomet Recycling
Garland, TX · 5 mi
Parkway Transfer Station
Plano, TX · 5 mi
Encore Recyclers, Inc.
Garland, TX · 6 mi

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