Recycling Centers in Midland, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Midland, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Midland, Texas. This directory lists 4 facilities serving the Midland area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Midland: A Local Guide
Midland, Texas is a Permian Basin energy hub, and its recycling landscape reflects that industrial character. Three scrap metal yards operate within a few miles of downtown: Recycle Midland at 3601 W Industrial Ave, part of the 130-year-old M. Lipsitz & Company network, buys ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, oilfield equipment, and specialty alloys Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon with no appointment needed; CMC Recycling at 1605 Garden City Hwy purchases copper, brass, aluminum, and steel weekdays 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; and Butts Recycling (BRI) at 26 W Industrial Loop handles ferrous and non-ferrous loads on weekdays. All three require a valid state-issued photo ID under Texas law for regulated metal sales.
For something completely different, the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (TLERC) at 2550 Flynt Ave accepts used eyeglasses — any prescription, any condition — for redistribution to vision programs serving people in developing countries. Donations are free and walk-in or mail-in. The center is operated by volunteer Lions Club members and processes thousands of pairs of glasses each year for global distribution.
Midland's neighboring cities in the Permian Basin also offer recycling resources: Odessa (20 miles west) shares much of the same commercial recycling infrastructure, and San Angelo (110 miles southeast) and Lubbock (115 miles north) have additional municipal options. For statewide guidance, the Texas recycling directory covers facilities across the state.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Midland
Where can I sell scrap metal in Midland, TX?
Three scrap metal buyers operate in Midland: Recycle Midland (open Mon–Sat, no appointment), CMC Recycling (Mon–Fri), and Butts Recycling / BRI (Mon–Fri). All require a valid state-issued ID for regulated metal sales under Texas law.
Where do I donate used eyeglasses in Midland?
The Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center at 2550 Flynt Ave accepts all used glasses — any prescription, broken or scratched — for free. You can also mail donations to TLERC at the same address. Call (432) 683-3611 for details.
Does Midland have a public recycling drop-off for household items?
The scrap metal yards in Midland are commercial buyers, not general household recycling drop-offs. For household recyclables (paper, plastics, glass), contact the City of Midland Solid Waste at (432) 685-7445 about curbside pickup or find a nearby municipal drop-off through the city.
Can I recycle oilfield equipment in Midland?
Yes. Recycle Midland specializes in Permian Basin oilfield scrap — fluid ends, pump jacks, pump barrels, perf guns, and general field equipment. Call (432) 520-2700 for a quote on large or specialty loads.