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About This Location

Texas City Biosphere Recycling is the City of Texas City's public recycling drop-off at 3301 25th Avenue North in Galveston County. Residents can drop off everyday recyclables including aluminum, cardboard, glass, newspaper, #1 and #2 plastics, steel, and used motor oil. The facility is operated through the city's solid waste program.

What Texas City Biosphere Recycling Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard
✓ Glass (clear and colored)
✓ Newspaper and magazines
✓ Plastics #1 and #2
✓ Steel cans
✓ Used motor oil

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

Plastics beyond #1 and #2 are not listed as accepted. Confirm acceptance of other plastics, electronics, or household hazardous waste with the city before hauling.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · City-operated drop-off serving Texas City residents; call 409-643-5810 to confirm current hours and any bulky-item fees.

Programs & events

  • Bulky item disposal — The city's solid waste page pairs the Biosphere recycling drop-off with a bulky item disposal program; contact the city for details and scheduling.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at Texas City Biosphere Recycling?

The center accepts aluminum, cardboard, clear and colored glass, newspaper and magazines, #1 and #2 plastics, steel cans, and used motor oil.

Is Texas City Biosphere Recycling free to use?

Standard recyclables are accepted as part of the City of Texas City solid waste program. Call 409-643-5810 to confirm whether any bulky items carry a fee.

What are the hours at the Texas City Biosphere recycling center?

Published hours vary between listings, so we are not stating specific hours here. Call 409-643-5810 to confirm current days and times before you go.

Can I drop off motor oil here?

Yes. Used motor oil is one of the materials the Biosphere drop-off accepts.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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3301 25th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590
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City / State
Texas City, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM–4 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM
Thursday 8 AM–4 PM
Friday 8 AM–4 PM
Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
Sunday 12–4 PM