Recycling Centers in Texarkana, AR
Find drop-off recycling locations in Texarkana, Arkansas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Texarkana and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Texarkana: A Local Guide
Texarkana, Arkansas — the Arkansas half of the twin-city metro straddling the state line — has two recycling options that serve different needs. The city operates a free materials drop-off center for household recyclables, while an ecoATM kiosk at the Walmart Supercenter handles used phones and tablets for cash. Neither accepts the full range of materials residents may expect, so knowing what each facility takes before driving over matters.
The Texarkana Arkansas Recycling drop-off at 2601 Dudley St is run by the City of Texarkana, AR and is free to use. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM (closed Sunday and Monday), the yard takes aluminum cans, steel/tin cans, paper in most forms (office paper, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, hardcover books), cardboard, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles and jugs with necks smaller than the container body. All materials must arrive clean and separated. Glass, plastic bags, Styrofoam, electronics, and most plastics above #2 are not accepted at regular drop-off. Coordinator Brandy Chewning can be reached at (870) 779-4946 or brandy.chewning@txkusa.org. A monthly Green Texarkana event on the second Saturday of each month temporarily expands accepted materials — check facebook.com/TexarkanaArkansasRecycling for the current schedule.
The ecoATM kiosk at 133 Arkansas Blvd (Walmart Supercenter #468, home vestibule) offers a different service: instant cash for old smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players. The machine evaluates any brand or condition — cracked screens, water damage, and non-powered phones are accepted at lower payouts. A valid, unexpired state-issued ID is required, and the seller must be 18 or older. Every device is checked against the CheckMEND stolen-device database. The kiosk is available daily from 7 AM to 10 PM.
For electronics recycling beyond device trade-in, residents can explore state-run e-waste events in Arkansas or check options across the state line in Texarkana, TX. Other nearby Arkansas cities with recycling options include Hope, which has scrap metal and e-waste services, and Magnolia about 60 miles southeast.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Texarkana
What can I drop off at the Texarkana, AR recycling center on Dudley St?
The city drop-off at 2601 Dudley St takes aluminum cans, steel/tin cans, paper (newspaper, office paper, magazines, junk mail, books), cardboard, and #1 and #2 plastic bottles or jugs. All items must be clean and separated. Glass, plastic bags, Styrofoam, and electronics are not accepted.
Is the Texarkana AR recycling drop-off open on weekends?
Saturday: yes, 7 AM–3:30 PM. Sunday: no. The facility is open Tuesday–Saturday only. The monthly Green Texarkana event (second Saturday) may extend accepted materials — check the city's Facebook page for the current month's schedule.
Where can I sell my old phone for cash in Texarkana, AR?
The ecoATM kiosk at Walmart Supercenter #468 (133 Arkansas Blvd) pays instant cash for smartphones, tablets, and iPods in any condition. Bring a valid, unexpired state ID. Hours are daily 7 AM–10 PM.
Where can I recycle glass or electronics in Texarkana, AR?
Glass is not accepted at the Dudley St drop-off. Electronics trade-in is available at the ecoATM kiosk for phones and tablets. For broader e-waste or glass recycling, check Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment events or explore options in Hope, AR or across the state line in Texarkana, TX.