Plastics are sorted by resin code (#1–#7). Bottles and jugs (#1 PET and #2 HDPE) are the most widely accepted; films, bags and foam usually need special drop-off and never belong in curbside bins.

In Texas we list 26 plastic drop-off locations across 24 cities, with the most in Houston, Austin, Brookshire, Del Rio and Driftwood. Each links to its full page with address, phone and hours.

Plastic Drop-Off Locations in Texas

La Porte Recycling Center Dropoff

📍La Porte · 2963 N 23rd St, La Porte, TX 77571
📞+1 281-471-9650
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Hood County Citizens Collection Station

📍Granbury · 244 Bray St, Granbury, TX 76048
📞+1 817-579-3288
🕐Today: Closed
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Smithville Recycling Center

📍Smithville · 404 Royston St, Smithville, TX 78957
📞+1 512-237-3282
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Hays County Driftwood Recycling

📍Driftwood · Co Rd 162, Driftwood, TX 78619
📞+1 512-216-5235
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Hood Recycling Center

📍Fort Cavazos · 72nd Street, Old Railhead Dr and, Fort Cavazos, TX 76544
📞+1 254-248-5441
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
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Del Rio Recycling Center

📍Del Rio · 1409 E Gibbs St, Del Rio, TX 78840
📞+1 830-774-8565
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
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Plainview Recycling Center

📍Plainview · 1018 E 4th, Plainview, TX 79072
📞+1 806-291-1222
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Tyler Recycling Collection Center

📍Tyler · 414 N Bois D'Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
📞+1 903-531-1388
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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East Aldine Neighborhood Recycling Center

📍Houston · 2789 Hopper Rd, Houston, TX 77093
📞+1 713-454-7185
🕐Today: 9 AM–4:30 PM
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Recycling Drop Off Center

📍Huntsville · 590 I-45, Huntsville, TX 77320
📞+1 936-294-5712
🕐Today: 7:30 AM–4:45 PM
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Fredericksburg Recycling Center

📍Fredericksburg · 302 E Ufer St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
📞+1 830-997-5157
🕐Today: Closed
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Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center

📍Edinburg · 3102 US-281 BUS, Edinburg, TX 78539
📞+1 956-292-2133
🕐Today: 8 AM–6:30 PM
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Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center

📍Houston · 246 Loop Rd, Houston, TX 77034
📞+1 713-837-0311
🕐Today: 8 AM–8 PM
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Llano Recycling Center

📍Llano · 1933 TX-16, Llano, TX 78643
📞+1 325-423-2435
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Independent Texas Recyclers

📍Houston · 6810 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77022
📞+1 832-215-9531
🕐Today: 5 AM–7 PM
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Williamson County Recycling Center

📍Hutto · 600 Landfill Rd, Hutto, TX 78634
📞+1 512-759-8881
🕐Today: 7 AM–5 PM
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Fort Bend County Recycle And Environmental Center

📍Rosenberg · 1200 Blume Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471
📞+1 281-633-7581
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Westside Pump Station: Recycle Drop Off Center

📍Richardson · 101 N Cottonwood Dr, Richardson, TX 75080
📞+1 972-744-4100
🕐Today: 7 AM–9 PM
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Texas City Biosphere Recycling

📍Texas City · 3301 25th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590
📞+1 409-643-5810
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Harlingen Recycling Center

📍Harlingen · 1006 S Commerce St, Harlingen, TX 78550
📞+1 956-216-5300
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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City Of Garland Recycling Center

📍Garland · 1426 Commerce St, Garland, TX 75040
📞+1 972-205-3500
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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Waller County Recycling Center

📍Brookshire · 32159 Morton Rd, Brookshire, TX 77423
📞+1 281-391-2009
🕐Today: 8 AM–5 PM
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City Of Temple Recycling Center #2

📍Temple · 602 Jack Baskin St, Temple, TX 76504
📞+1 254-298-5725
🕐Today: Open 24 hours
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Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-Off Center

📍Austin · 2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, TX 78744
📞+1 512-974-4343
🕐Today: 8 AM–4 PM
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Levelland Recycling Center

📍Levelland · 500 A&M Ln, Levelland, TX 79336
📞+1 806-894-9736
🕐Today: 1–5 PM
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Randolph Afb Recycling Center

📍Randolph Afb · Randolph Afb Recycling Center, E Perimeter Rd Bldg 1152, Randolph AFB, TX 78150
🕐Today: 7 AM–4 PM
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Recycling Plastic in Texas: What to Know

🥤 #1 & #2 bottles/jugs
The most valuable and widely recycled plastics — empty and replace the cap.
🛍️ Film & bags
Grocery bags and wrap jam sorting machines; take them to store drop-off instead.
📦 #3–#7 & foam
Often not accepted curbside; check for specialty drop-off.

How to Prepare Plastic

  • Empty and rinse containers; leave caps on bottles.
  • Never bag your recyclables — loose is better unless told otherwise.
  • Take plastic bags and film to store drop-off, not the curbside bin.

Plastic Recycling FAQ — Texas

Which Texas cities have the most plastic drop-off locations?

The most plastic drop-offs are in Houston (3), Austin (1), Brookshire (1), Del Rio (1) and Driftwood (1). In total we list 26 locations across 24 Texas cities — all listed above with addresses and hours.

Where can I recycle plastic in Texas?

Start with the facilities listed on this page and the full Texas directory. Curbside carts cover bottles and jugs; bags, film and foam need special drop-off. Always call ahead to confirm the item is accepted and whether a fee applies.

Is there a fee to drop off plastic?

Some sites accept it free; others charge a per-item or per-pound fee because of processing or disposal costs. Fees change, so confirm with the facility before your visit.

Can I put plastic in my curbside bin?

Usually no — plastic typically needs a dedicated drop-off rather than the curbside recycling cart. Check your city or county program for its specific rules.

See all plastic recycling locations by city, the full Texas recycling directory, or plastic recycling in California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Indiana.