Microwave Recycling in Flower Mound, TX

Microwave ovens are on the e-waste list for Flower Mound's door-step pickup by Republic; schedule before setting them out.

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TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))
White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in Flower Mound

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Flower MoundNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Flower Mound door-step household hazardous waste and e-waste pickup (Republic Services)Pickup service · Flower MoundFlower Mound residentsCost not listed
How it works
Request a pickup (online form, 469.451.3713 or FlowermoundHHW@republicservices.com); Republic mails a kit and collects labelled items from your front porch.
Cost & rules
- Request a pickup first; Republic mails a kit with bags and labels and collects from your front porch.
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Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

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Texas rules

TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)
White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (5)

TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Checked October 26, 2026

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · Town of Flower Mound
- Household hazardous waste and e-waste are collected from residents' front doors. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Schedule through the online form or by calling Republic Services at 469.451.3713. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Microwave ovens, phones, CD players and stereos are accepted as e-waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab) · Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (text of a TCEQ rule) · effective November 17, 2024
- TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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