Recycling Centers in Abilene, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Abilene, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Abilene, Texas. This directory lists 8 facilities serving the Abilene area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Abilene: A Local Guide
Abilene, Texas has 8 recycling-related locations in our directory, anchored by the city's own facilities and a cluster of Pine Street salvage yards. Abilene runs a voluntary recycling program rather than a universal curbside cart: the city-operated Environmental Recycling Center on Oak Street is a "One-Stop-Drop" that accepts aluminum and bi-metal cans, cardboard, scrap metal, appliances (including those with refrigerant), tires for a fee, and household hazardous waste, and it also lists several neighborhood drop-off bins across town for cardboard and aluminum. These services are for residents only; no commercial drop-offs. The city's Brush Center handles yard waste separately. See our Texas recycling hub for the broader picture.
By category: the municipal Environmental Recycling Center and the Abilene Brush Center are the city-run sites, and the Citizen Convenience Station and Abilene Environmental Landfill handle disposal. On the private side, Texas Metals & Recycling Co is a scrap-metal buyer, while Pine Street Salvage Co and A-1 Salvage are auto/salvage yards. Hours, fees, and exactly what each site takes vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
For a wider selection, other Texas cities are a drive away: San Angelo (7 centers) is the closest, and the big metros, Fort Worth (14), Dallas (8), and Austin (12), have far more. Browse every listed city on the Texas hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Abilene
Does Abilene, TX have curbside recycling?
Abilene runs a voluntary recycling program rather than a mandatory curbside cart. The city points residents to the Environmental Recycling Center One-Stop-Drop and a network of neighborhood drop-off bins. A private company, Good Earth Recycling, offers paid curbside pickup for those who want it. Confirm current options with the City of Abilene.
What does the Abilene Environmental Recycling Center accept?
Per the city, the Environmental Recycling Center on Oak Street accepts aluminum and bi-metal cans, cardboard, scrap metal, and appliances including those containing refrigerant, plus tires for a fee (listed as $2 per passenger tire and $5 per truck tire) and household hazardous waste like paints, oil, antifreeze, and automotive batteries. It does not take glass, paper, plastics, brush, furniture, or wood. Service is for residents only. Verify current fees and items with the city before you go.
Where can I take yard waste and brush in Abilene?
The city operates the Abilene Brush Center on Sandy St specifically for brush and yard trimmings, which the Environmental Recycling Center does not accept. Check the city for hours and any residency or load limits.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Abilene?
Texas Metals & Recycling Co on Pine St is listed as a metals buyer, and the nearby Pine Street Salvage Co and A-1 Salvage yards handle auto and mixed salvage. Scrap prices change daily, so call ahead for current rates.