Recycling Centers in Denton, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Denton, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Denton, Texas can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Denton: A Local Guide
Denton, Texas gives residents three convenient ways to recycle without curbside pickup, all operated by the City of Denton's Solid Waste & Recycling division and all free of charge. The sites accept the same core list — cardboard (flattened), paper, aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles and jugs, glass jars (lids removed), and cartons — but each has different access hours.
The Recycling Drop-Off Center at the City Landfill, 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., is the most full-featured location. It is staffed and open Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Crucially, it is the only site that also accepts electronics: TVs, computers, and small household appliances go to the Home Chemical Collection building (Building 300) on the same campus. Call 940-349-8041 for details.
The drop-off containers at W. Windsor Dr. and Hinkle Dr. offer 24/7 access with no staff on site — useful for early-morning or late-night drop-offs of everyday recyclables. Phone 940-349-8200 for program questions.
North Lakes Residential Recycling Center, also at Windsor Drive and Hinkle Drive inside North Lakes Park, is another unstaffed station open during park hours. It accepts the same core materials at no cost.
None of the three sites accept plastic bags, Styrofoam, clothing, scrap metal, yard waste, food, or soiled containers. For electronics specifically, only the Landfill campus accepts them. Nearby recycling resources include facilities in Fort Worth and Lewisville.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Denton
Where can I recycle electronics in Denton, TX?
Take TVs, computers, and small appliances to the Home Chemical Collection facility in Building 300 at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. — the same campus as the City Landfill Drop-Off Center. Call 940-349-8041 for hours. The North Lakes Park and Windsor/Hinkle sites do not accept electronics.
Is there a 24/7 recycling drop-off in Denton?
Yes. The container drop-off at W. Windsor Dr. and Hinkle Dr. is accessible around the clock for cardboard, paper, cans, plastics, and glass. The staffed Landfill site is open Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM only.
Does Denton charge for recycling drop-off?
No. All three City of Denton drop-off sites — North Lakes Park, Windsor & Hinkle, and the Landfill at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd. — are free to use with no residency verification required.
Can I recycle glass at the Denton drop-off sites?
Yes — glass bottles and jars are accepted at all three City of Denton drop-off locations. Remove all lids first. Do not bring glass with food residue.