Recycling Drop Off Center
Recycling Center in Huntsville, Texas
About This Location
The Recycling Drop Off Center is a free, self-service recycling facility run by the City of Huntsville at 590 I-45 (IH-45 North). It accepts a broad range of household recyclables including hard plastics #1-5 and #7, cardboard, mixed paper, glass, aluminum and steel cans, motor oil and filters, and antifreeze. The center is open to the public, and an attendant is on site on weekdays. It is a drop-off for recyclables, not a household trash or hazardous-waste facility.
What Recycling Drop Off Center Accepts
What they do not accept
This is a recyclables drop-off; it does not take household garbage, appliances, or hazardous waste such as paint, gasoline, propane, or fluorescent bulbs.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free to use for City of Huntsville residents and those outside the city limits; self-service with an attendant on duty on weekdays.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Huntsville Recycling Drop Off Center free to use?
Yes. The City of Huntsville operates it as a free drop-off, and it is open to both city residents and people who live outside the city limits.
What plastics can I recycle here?
The center takes hard plastics numbered #1 through #5 and #7. Plastic bags and other film plastics such as shrink wrap and bubble wrap are not accepted.
Can I drop off cardboard here?
Yes. Cardboard is accepted, along with mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, and junk mail.
Does the center take paint, gasoline, or fluorescent bulbs?
No. Paint, gasoline, propane tanks, and fluorescent light bulbs are not accepted. These are household hazardous materials that must be handled through a different program.
What are the hours?
The drop-off center is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last load at 4:45 PM) and closed Sunday. An attendant is on site on weekdays.
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