Recycling Centers in Odessa, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Odessa, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Odessa and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Odessa: A Local Guide
Odessa, in West Texas's Permian Basin, has 5 recycling options in our directory, spanning scrap-metal buyers and the city's own drop-off program. Private yards include 5 Star Recycle on W 16th St, CMC Recycling, PDQ Recycling, and SA Recycling — a sector tied closely to the region's oilfield and industrial activity. The City of Odessa operates a free recycling drop-off center at 816 W 42nd Street, where residents can bring recyclables that the city then hauls to a regional facility; the city reports accepted items including cardboard, plastics, aluminum cans, tin, and paper. A co-located Keep Odessa Beautiful facility combines the recycle center with a household hazardous waste drop-off and bulk-item services. See more of the state on our Texas hub.
For free household drop-off, the Odessa Recycling Center on W 42nd St is the City of Odessa's public facility. If you have scrap metal, SA Recycling, CMC Recycling, and 5 Star Recycle operate buy-back scrap yards in the area. Pricing, minimums, and the exact materials each yard takes vary, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If Odessa doesn't have what you need, nearby West Texas cities offer more. Abilene lists 8 centers, San Angelo has 7, and the major metros Austin (12) and Houston (23) list many more. You can also browse every Texas city from our Texas state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Odessa
Does the City of Odessa have a recycling drop-off?
Yes. The City of Odessa operates a free recycling drop-off center at 816 W 42nd Street. Residents can drop off recyclables that the city hauls to a regional facility. The city lists accepted items including cardboard, plastics, aluminum cans, tin, and paper; large commercial loads of cardboard are not accepted there.
Does Odessa recycle for money?
The City of Odessa drop-off center is free, not a paid buy-back. For cash, scrap-metal yards such as SA Recycling, CMC Recycling, and 5 Star Recycle buy metal in Odessa. Current scrap prices, minimum quantities, and which metals they take vary by yard, so call ahead before hauling a load.
Where can I drop off household hazardous waste in Odessa?
The Keep Odessa Beautiful facility on W 42nd Street combines a household hazardous waste drop-off with the city recycle center and bulk-item drop-off. Confirm current hours and which hazardous items are accepted with the City of Odessa before visiting.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Odessa, TX?
Odessa has several scrap-metal recyclers, including SA Recycling, CMC Recycling, 5 Star Recycle, and PDQ Recycling. These are private buy-back yards, so pricing and accepted metals vary; contact the yard directly for current rates and whether they take your material.