Fredericksburg Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Fredericksburg, Texas
About This Location
The City of Fredericksburg Recycling Center on East Ufer Street is a free, drive-through municipal drop-off where staff help you unload. It accepts corrugated cardboard and chipboard, aluminum and tin cans, newspaper, magazines, office and bond paper, and mixed plastics #1 and #2. As of August 1, 2026 the center moved to new hours, open Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.
What Fredericksburg Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
The center takes a limited list of recyclables (cardboard, paper, metal cans, and plastics #1-2). Plastics #3-7, glass, and household hazardous waste are not part of the listed program; glass and other items should be handled elsewhere.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free drive-through drop-off; staff assist with unloading materials.
Programs & events
- Drive-through recycling drop-off — Residents drive through and staff help unload sorted recyclables; hours changed effective August 1, 2026.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Fredericksburg Recycling Center's hours?
As of August 1, 2026 the center is open Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. It is closed Sunday, Monday, and holidays.
What can I recycle in Fredericksburg?
The center accepts corrugated cardboard and chipboard, aluminum and tin cans, newspaper, magazines, office and bond paper, and plastics #1 and #2. Staff help you unload at the drive-through.
Does the Fredericksburg center take glass?
Glass is not listed among the accepted materials for the city's drive-through recycling program. Check with the City or other local options for glass recycling.
Is there a charge to recycle here?
No fees are listed for dropping off the accepted recyclables. The center is a free city-run drive-through service.
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