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Household hazardous waste facility

San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Reuse Facility

630 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of San Marcos
Hours
Friday noon–3:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of San Marcos, Hays County only. Businesses: not accepted.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Paint

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Free for San Marcos and Hays County residents with proof of residency; drive-through, stay in your vehicle.
  • Limit: Up to 25 one-gallon or 10 five-gallon buckets of paint per visit.

Batteries

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Free for San Marcos and Hays County residents with proof of residency; drive-through, stay in your vehicle.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection & Reuse Facility (flyer) (opens in new tab) · City of San Marcos Community Services Department
    • The HHW facility is at the Traffic Yard, 630 E. Hopkins, entered from Hopkins across from the big HEB. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The drive-through drop-off is free for San Marcos and Hays County residents with proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Collection is open Friday noon–3:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include latex, oil-based and spray paints, up to 25 one-gallon or 10 five-gallon buckets per visit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted items include car batteries and household batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City of San Marcos contact (630 E Hopkins) (opens in new tab) · City of San Marcos
    • The City of San Marcos lists 630 E Hopkins with ZIP 78666. Checked October 26, 2026.

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