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About This Location

The North Lakes Residential Recycling Center at Windsor Drive and Hinkle Drive in North Lakes Park gives Denton residents a convenient free drop-off for everyday recyclables.

What this location Accepts

✓ Cardboard and boxboard (flattened)
✓ Paper (junk mail, magazines, newspaper)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel/tin cans
✓ Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs
✓ Glass bottles and jars (lids removed)
✓ Cartons

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags, wrap, or film
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Single-use paper (paper towels, napkins, tissues, paper plates)
✕ Clothing, shoes, or textiles
✕ Chain, wire, hoses, or hangers
✕ Lumber, scrap wood, or yard waste
✕ Food or liquids
✕ Soiled or greasy food containers
✕ Electronics
✕ Furniture
✕ Scrap metal

Access & restrictions

Open to all Denton residents; no ID required

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I drop off at the North Lakes Recycling Center in Denton?

Cardboard (flattened), paper, aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles/tubs/jugs, glass bottles and jars (lids off), and cartons. No plastic bags, Styrofoam, electronics, or food waste.

Is the North Lakes Recycling Center open 24 hours?

The drop-off station is inside North Lakes Park and is accessible during park hours. For 24/7 drop-off, use the staffed <a href="/tx/denton/recycling-dropoff-center-tx-denton/">City Landfill Recycling Drop-Off Center</a> at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd (Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM).

Does the City of Denton charge to recycle at North Lakes Park?

No. The drop-off station is free for all Denton residents. No ID or residency verification is required.

Where can I recycle electronics in Denton, TX?

Electronics are not accepted at North Lakes. The City of Denton accepts TVs, computers, and small household electronics at the Home Chemical Collection facility at 1527 S. Mayhill Rd., Building 300. Call 940-349-8041 for current hours.

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Contact & Location

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North Lakes Residential Recycling Center, North Lakes Park, 721 W Windsor Dr & Hinkle Drive, Denton, TX 76207
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City / State
Denton, Texas

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