Recycling Centers in Lubbock, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Lubbock, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Lubbock, Texas. This directory lists 4 facilities serving the Lubbock area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Lubbock: A Local Guide
Lubbock, Texas offers multiple recycling options through a mix of municipal and private facilities. The City of Lubbock operates two permanent Citizens Convenience Stations: the Northside station at 208 Municipal Drive and the Southside station at 7308 Milwaukee Avenue. Both accept paper, flattened cardboard, plastics #1 and #2, aluminum and tin cans, used motor oil, antifreeze, bulky household items, and yard debris. They are open Monday–Saturday 8am–5:30pm and are free for City of Lubbock utility customers with qualifying ID.
For scrap metal recycling with payment, Jarvis Metals Recycling at 7825 Olive Ave buys all grades of ferrous and non-ferrous metals — steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and lead — as well as cardboard and paper grades. The yard is open Monday–Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–noon.
The Texas Tech University recycling area near the Physical Plant serves the TTU campus community only and is not a public drop-off. The original campus recycling center closed in 2020 and was replaced in 2021 with a new bin area through a partnership between TTU and the City of Lubbock.
For more recycling resources across West Texas, explore nearby city directories for Amarillo, Midland, and Odessa, or browse the full Texas recycling directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Lubbock
Where can Lubbock residents recycle for free?
City of Lubbock utility customers can drop off paper, cardboard, plastics #1–2, aluminum, and tin for free at the Northside station (208 Municipal Dr) or Southside station (7308 Milwaukee Ave). A valid driver's license with a Lubbock address or a current city utility bill is required. Both sites are open Mon–Sat 8am–5:30pm.
Does Lubbock have a scrap metal recycling yard that pays?
Yes — Jarvis Metals Recycling at 7825 Olive Ave pays by certified scale weight for steel, aluminum, copper, brass, lead, and scrap paper. Hours are Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 8am–noon. Texas law requires check payment for regulated metals unless you have a Cash Transaction Card.
Is the Texas Tech University Recycling Center open to the public?
No. The TTU campus recycling area near the Physical Plant is for students, faculty, and staff only. Lubbock residents should use the city's Citizens Convenience Stations at 208 Municipal Dr or 7308 Milwaukee Ave.
Does Lubbock recycle glass?
No — the City of Lubbock's recycling program does not accept glass at any curbside or drop-off location. Neither of the Citizens Convenience Stations accepts glass. For glass disposal options, contact Lubbock Solid Waste Management at (806) 775-2482.