Recycling in Tyler, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Downtown Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · City of Tyler Solid Waste
  • The Downtown Recycle Center is a free, self-service drop-off open to anyone in the East Texas region. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard of any type is accepted if broken down. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics, computers and printers are accepted; TVs and computer monitors cost $5 per item from residents. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Automotive, lawnmower and tractor batteries and metal (copper, aluminum, brass, steel) are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators and A/C units $5 per item; microwave ovens $5 per item; furniture/mattress small fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Car or truck tires 13–28 inches: $5 without rims, $10 with rims. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fees are cash, check or money order only; no bills larger than $20. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulky Items and Special Pick-Ups (opens in new tab) · City of Tyler Solid Waste
  • Each curbside household can request two bulky waste pick-ups each calendar year at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky items include furniture, appliances, carpet and fencing material and old toys. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special collection of passenger tires without rims starts at $5 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky pickup is limited to 6 to 8 cubic yards; extra charge for larger piles. 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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