Hood Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Fort Cavazos, Texas
About This Location
The Fort Cavazos Recycle Center (formerly Fort Hood Recycle) on 72nd Street at Railhead Drive runs the installation's award-winning Qualified Recycling Program (QRP). It processes material collected in the blue recycle bins and dumpsters across post: cardboard, paper, metal cans, and plastics #1 and #2. Revenue earned after operating costs funds safety, pollution-prevention and morale events for Soldiers and Families. This is an on-post program primarily serving those living and working on the installation rather than a public drop-off center.
What Hood Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Tanglers such as plastic bags, textiles, rope, hoses, wires and cords are not accepted because they jam the sorting equipment. Plastics outside #1-#2 are not part of the accepted stream.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · ID or proof of residency required · On-post program serving those living and working on Fort Cavazos; installation/gate access generally requires a valid ID or pass. Not a general public municipal drop-off.
Programs & events
- Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) — Award-winning, DoD-recognized program; net revenue funds safety, pollution-prevention and morale events for Soldiers and Families (e.g., 4th of July fireworks, music on the lawn)
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Fort Cavazos Recycle Center accept?
The installation's Qualified Recycling Program accepts cardboard, paper, metal cans, and plastics #1 and #2, collected from blue bins and dumpsters across post. Tanglers like plastic bags, textiles, rope, hoses and cords are not accepted.
Who can use the Fort Cavazos Recycle Center?
It is an on-post program that serves Soldiers, Families and personnel living and working on the installation. Because it is inside Fort Cavazos, gate access generally requires a valid ID or installation pass; it is not a general public municipal drop-off.
What are the recycle center's hours?
Business listings show Monday through Friday 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 4:30 PM, with a midday closure from 11:30 to 12:30. Confirm by calling 254-287-2336.
What happens to the money from Fort Cavazos recycling?
Revenue earned after operating costs goes to safety and pollution-prevention projects and morale events for Soldiers and Families, such as 4th of July fireworks and music on the lawn.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.
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