Recycling Centers in Brownwood, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Brownwood, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Brownwood 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 Brownwood: A Local Guide
Brownwood in Brown County, west-central Texas, has a range of recycling resources covering everyday household materials, scrap metals, and automotive recycling. The main free public facility is the City of Brownwood Recycling Center at 6800 FM 45 South — open Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. It accepts clean plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, glass, and electronics at no charge.
For scrap metal and ferrous/non-ferrous recycling, Brownwood has two established buyers. Brownwood Iron & Metal Co at 1500 Melwood Avenue has served Brown County for over 60 years, purchasing copper, brass, aluminum, iron, steel, and scrap vehicles with title (closed for lunch 12–1 p.m. daily; closed weekends). The yard is part of the M. Lipsitz network, ensuring competitive regional pricing. Hi-Way Scrap Metal & Recycling at 2805 Highway 279 also buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals, appliances, and electronics, and offers roll-off containers and industrial pick-up services for business accounts.
Automotive recycling is handled by Central Texas Auto Recyclers at 2810 FM 2125 South. The yard buys wrecked and unwanted vehicles, sells used parts for a wide range of makes and models, and ships parts nationwide — useful for rural customers seeking hard-to-find components. All four facilities in Brownwood complement each other: the city center covers household recycling, the two scrap yards handle metals and appliances, and Central Texas Auto Recyclers serves the vehicle-recycling stream.
Brown County residents outside the Brownwood city limits should confirm eligibility with the city recycling center before visiting. The Texas recycling directory lists additional options in nearby communities including Abilene, San Angelo, and Waco.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Brownwood
What does the City of Brownwood Recycling Center accept, and when is it open?
The City of Brownwood Recycling Center at 6800 FM 45 accepts clean plastic drink bottles (no lids), aluminum cans, steel food cans, cardboard, newspaper, magazines, glass bottles and jars, and electronics. It is open Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Arrive at least 15 minutes before closing.
Where can I sell scrap copper, brass, or aluminum in Brownwood?
Both Brownwood Iron & Metal Co ((325) 646-7058) and Hi-Way Scrap Metal & Recycling ((325) 646-9590) buy copper, brass, and aluminum at current commodity rates, Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Brownwood Iron & Metal closes for lunch from 12–1 p.m.
Is there an auto salvage yard in Brownwood that buys junk cars?
Yes. Central Texas Auto Recyclers at 2810 FM 2125 South buys wrecked and unwanted vehicles of all makes and models. Call (325) 646-6020 for a quote.
Can I recycle old appliances or a refrigerator in Brownwood?
Yes. Hi-Way Scrap Metal & Recycling accepts appliances as part of its metals recycling service. Brownwood Iron & Metal also processes scrap appliances as ferrous or non-ferrous metal.