Recycling in Richmond, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Services (GFL guide) (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond
  • Bulky waste is collected weekly on Wednesday: general household items such as appliances and furniture, up to 5 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted recyclables include newsprint, magazines, plastics #1–#5 and #7, glass, aluminum and tin cans, and cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal is not accepted in recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Richmond
  • GFL collects up to 5 cubic yards per collection day, such as washing machines, dryers and hot water heaters, once a week on Wednesdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances with refrigerant must be certified and tagged refrigerant-free; refrigerator/freezer doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerator/freezer doors must be removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky waste does not include hazardous or electronic wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wet paint is not collected at the curb; dry paint is collected with the lid off. 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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