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Recycling in Alice, TX

Alice runs its own landfill on N U.S. Hwy 281 (one free weekly disposal for residents; tire fees), a Wednesday recycling drop-off at the Coyote Recyclery, and a yearly mixed debris pickup for furniture and mattresses.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • TCEQ: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective March 10, 2026
    • TCEQ directs consumers to texasrecyclescomputers.org to find out how to recycle a computer for free through its manufacturer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
    • Manufacturer collection and recycling of consumers' computer equipment must be convenient and free at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered computer equipment is a monitor, a desktop or laptop, and an accompanying keyboard and mouse made by the same manufacturer. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Each manufacturer only has to take back its own brands, though some choose to accept other brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • For an unbranded or unlisted computer, check manufacturers' websites to see which will accept other brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers only have to take back computers bought for personal or home-business use; commercial, government and nonprofit users should ask manufacturers, retailers or charities. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered home computer equipment is accepted regardless of when it was sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The consumer is responsible for any confidential information left on the computer, so wipe it first. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab) · Texas Legislative Council (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
    • A TV manufacturer's recovery plan must include collection methods that let consumers recycle covered TVs without paying a separate fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Covered TVs are consumer direct-view or projection TVs with a screen of nine inches or more (CRT, plasma, LCD, LED and similar), plus computer displays that contain a TV tuner. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Texas Recycles TVs Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
    • Use TCEQ's "Find a TV recycler" list to look up your TV brand; each link goes to that manufacturer's recycling page with instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Manufacturers that have collected their full market-share allocation for the year are not required to offer more collection, and their links are removed from the TCEQ list. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Because programs are based on market share, other manufacturers' programs may accept your TV; contact the manufacturer if no option is listed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Brush and Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Alice Public Works
    • Alice picks up mixed debris and brush together once a year at no additional cost to customers. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Bulky items are non-metal furniture, mattresses, large children's toys and other large objects; not appliances, paint or tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Out-of-cycle special pickups of bulky items are charged actual cost including the tipping fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Landfill (opens in new tab) · City of Alice Public Works
    • Alice residents with a water bill showing the garbage fee and ID get one free disposal a week and free all day Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tires: passenger $2.00, large truck 16-19 in. $3.00, 20 in. and up $5.00; no OTR tires or tires on wheels. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No off-the-road tires and no tires with wheels. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Large appliances such as AC units, freezers and refrigerators are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Alice Public Works
    • The Coyote Recyclery is at 103 W. Third Street, Alice, TX 78332. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Wednesdays 8 AM - 4 PM. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted: paper/junk mail, books and magazines, cardboard, newspaper, tin and aluminum, #1 and #2 plastic bottles. Checked October 26, 2026.

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