Scrap Metal Recycling in Round Rock, TX
Round Rock’s Recycling Center on Deepwood Drive takes scrap metal (it does not pay for it), and in-city residents can put scrap metal out for their one free annual bulk pickup.
See all 4 optionsChecked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Before you go
- Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
- Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
Texas rules
- 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)
More Texas rules (3)
- 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)
Where this information comes from (11)
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Round Rock Utilities and Environmental Services
- Scrap metal is accepted; the center does not pay for metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household Hazardous Waste Disposal (opens in new tab) · City of Round Rock Utilities and Environmental Services
- Household hazardous waste can be dropped off Tuesday–Saturday 12–4 p.m. at the Deepwood Recycling Center, free for Round Rock residents and voucher holders and $60 for non-residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Events and Programs (Bulk Trash Pick-up) (opens in new tab) · City of Round Rock Utilities and Environmental Services
- In-city residents billed directly by the city for water can schedule one free bulk pickup a year by calling Republic Services a week ahead. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk items accepted curbside include non-Freon appliances, furniture, scrap metal and mattresses. 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.
- 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.
- 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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