Recycling in Rowlett, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Brush and Bulk Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Rowlett
  • Brush and bulk are collected weekly, up to 2 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The bulk page lists $12.00 per extra cubic yard. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Acceptable: major appliances except refrigerators/freezers, furniture, microwaves and water heaters. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires, batteries and paint are unacceptable. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Trash and Recycle Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Rowlett
  • The trash page lists $12.60 per extra cubic yard. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · sources disagree.
  • Rowlett residents may dispose of debris at no charge at the C.M. Hinton Landfill twice a year with a city Landfill Pass. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Landfill Pass Information (PDF) (opens in new tab) · City of Rowlett
  • The Landfill Pass flyer lists bulky items such as furniture, carpeting and mattresses under the Transfer Station's acceptable items. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
  • Passes are issued at Utility Billing (6602 Dalrock Rd.) with a driver's license and current water bill. 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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