Recycling in Lubbock, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Jarvis Metals Recycling – Home (opens in new tab) · Jarvis Metals Recycling, Inc.
  • Jarvis Metals Recycling is at 7825 Olive Ave., Lubbock, TX 79404; open Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm and Sat 8 am–noon; phone (806) 744-7091. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Lubbock Habitat for Humanity – ReStore (opens in new tab) · Lubbock Habitat for Humanity
  • The Lubbock Habitat ReStore takes drop-off donations at 3630 50th Street, Lubbock, TX 79413. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore is open Tuesday–Saturday 10 am–6 pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ReStore arranges pickup of large couches, appliances and other furniture; call (806) 763-4663. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Citizen Convenience Stations (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • Station use is included with the regular City solid waste fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lubbock has four stations: Southside, Northside, North Quaker and South Milwaukee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Stations are open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Only City of Lubbock utility solid waste customers hauling household items from their own residence; bring ID with a Lubbock address or a utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulky Items (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • Mattresses and large furniture that keep dumpster lids from closing should be taken to a Citizen Convenience Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each home may drop off 4 tires a year at a Citizen Convenience Station. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners should be dropped off at a station to be safely processed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Loads may not exceed about 3 cubic yards; residents of single-family homes only, eight visits a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Station use is limited to eight visits a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Locations (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • The four permanent City locations accept plastics, tin, aluminum, newspaper, computer paper and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Prepare Items for Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • Cardboard must be dry and unsoiled; no pizza boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Southside Citizens Convenience Station (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • The Southside Citizens Convenience Station is at 1631 84th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423; phone 806-775-2495. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • Household hazardous waste drop-off is by appointment only, for City of Lubbock residents, at the Southside station; call 775-2495. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Lubbock Solid Waste
  • Solid Waste lists its physical address as 208 Municipal Drive, Lubbock, TX 79401 (the Northside station address), phone 806-775-2495. 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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