Recycling in Austin, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Central Texas
  • Goodwill Central Texas partners with Dell Reconnect so donors can recycle used technology for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Through Dell Reconnect, Goodwill Central Texas accepts computers, printers, hard drives, monitors, cell phones and other technology from any brand and in any condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas accepts furniture in good condition and large and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas cannot accept tube, CRT or plasma TVs, large appliances, batteries, large exercise equipment, mattresses, box springs or pull-out couches, or damaged or stained furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Schedule a drop off at the Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Austin
  • The Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center is at 2514 Business Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The help number on the center’s scheduling page is 512-974-4343. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycle and Reuse Center (opens in new tab) · City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
  • The Recycle and Reuse Center requires an appointment, booked through the Austin Recycles app or online. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Use of the center is free for Austin and Travis County residents except for tires; fees apply to others and to tires, and businesses cannot drop off hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
• On-demand Bulk, Brush, Household Hazardous Waste, and Clothing and Textiles Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
  • Austin Resource Recovery offers on-demand bulk, brush and HHW collection for residential customers (single-family homes up to fourplexes); each service can be scheduled up to three times a calendar year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appointments are required; items are not picked up without one. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted bulk items include furniture and passenger car tires with rims removed (limit 8 per household). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Place bulk items at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on the appointment date and do not put them in bags or boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • On-demand household hazardous waste collection accepts car and household batteries (lithium-ion only from laptops or smaller devices) and paint and paint thinners. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is a 30-gallon limit per scheduled collection and containers over 5 gallons are not collected. Checked October 26, 2026.
• ReStore (opens in new tab) · Austin Habitat for Humanity
  • Austin Habitat lists ReStore South Austin at 500 W Ben White Blvd, 78704, (512) 478-2165, with hours Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Austin Habitat lists ReStore Northwest Austin at 13804 N US-183, 78750, (512) 367-5795, with hours Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Retail Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Central Texas
  • Goodwill Central Texas lists its Airport Store & Donation Center at 836 Airport Blvd, 78702. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas lists its North Lamar Store & Donation Center at 5555 North Lamar Boulevard, 78751. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas lists its South Congress Store & Donation Center at 2415 S Congress Ave, 78704. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas lists its Star Ranch Store & Donation Center at 4784 Priem Ln, 78660. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Williamson County Landfill – Hutto Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · WM (operator for Williamson County)
  • The landfill and Hutto Recycling Center are owned by Williamson County and operated by WM. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses are subject to a $20.00 fee per mattress. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Citywide Clean Up (opens in new tab) · City of Taylor Public Works
  • Taylor says oil, oil filters, scrap metal and old computers and printers may be disposed of at the Williamson County Recycling Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Trash and Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Taylor Public Works
  • Taylor's page says the Hutto Recycle Center no longer accepts televisions or monitors. 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.

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