Tyler Recycling Collection Center

Recycling Center in Tyler, Texas

📍 414 N Bois D'Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
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About This Location

The Tyler Recycling Collection Center is the City of Tyler's downtown recycling drop-off on North Bois D'Arc Avenue, operated by the Solid Waste department. It accepts a wide range of household recyclables, from paper, cardboard, and cans to plastics #1 through #5, glass, batteries, and electronics. The center is open to anyone in the East Texas region, and a small fee applies to TVs, monitors, appliances, tires, and bulky items.

What Tyler Recycling Collection Center Accepts

✓ Newspaper, magazines, phonebooks and ads
✓ Cardboard (broken down) (Any type; must be flattened)
✓ Mixed office paper
✓ Aluminum cans (No aluminum pie plates, baking tins or foil)
✓ Tin / steel cans (labels removed)
✓ Plastics (all types except PVC and Styrofoam; rinsed) (City now accepts all plastic types except PVC and Styrofoam)
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Cell phones and chargers
✓ Electronics, computers and printers
✓ Ink cartridges
✓ Batteries
✓ Metal items
✓ TVs and computer monitors (Fee applies (see fees))
✓ Furniture and mattresses (Small fee applies)
✓ Tires (Fee applies)
✓ Refrigerators and AC units (Fee applies)
✓ Microwave ovens (Fee applies)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ PVC pipe
✕ Styrofoam
✕ Hardback books
✕ Paint
✕ Trash / general garbage

Fees

  • TVs / monitors (residential) — $5 per item
  • TVs / monitors (commercial) — $8 each
  • Refrigerators / AC units — $5
  • Microwave ovens — $5
  • Tires — $5-$15 depending on size and rims
  • Furniture / mattress — Small fee

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to anyone in the East Texas region, not residents only. Payment for fee items is cash, check, or money order only (no bills larger than $20; no credit or debit cards).

Programs & events

  • Electronics recycling — Accepts cell phones, chargers, computers, printers, and electronics; TVs and monitors carry a per-item fee.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Tyler Recycling Collection Center?

The center takes paper, cardboard, office paper, aluminum and tin cans, all plastics except PVC and Styrofoam, glass bottles and jars, cell phones, electronics, ink cartridges, batteries, and metal. TVs, monitors, appliances, tires, and furniture are accepted for a fee.

How do I get rid of a TV in Tyler?

Bring it to the Downtown Recycle Center. TVs and monitors cost $5 per item for residents and $8 each for commercial drop-offs. Payment is cash, check, or money order only.

What are the recycle center's hours?

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Closed Sunday.

What does the center NOT accept?

It does not take PVC pipe, Styrofoam, hardback books, paint, or general trash.

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

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Contact & Location

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Address
414 N Bois D'Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
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Website
cityoftyler.org
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City / State
Tyler, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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