Recycling in Victoria, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Bulky Item Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Victoria Environmental Services
  • Residents schedule bulky item pickups online or by calling (361) 485-3220. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents get two 6-cubic-yard bulky collections a year at no additional charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • From the third pickup in a year, a $20.00 service fee plus $1.50 per minute applies, billed on the water bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky items may not be placed at the curb more than 48 hours before collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted appliances without freon include dishwashers, water heaters, microwaves, ovens, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators and AC units must have the freon professionally removed and a visible sticker before collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted furniture includes bookshelves, chairs, coffee tables, mattresses, recliners, sofas and patio furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No more than 4 tires per collection, and tires must be off the rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Vacant lots or unoccupied homes not billed for services are not eligible. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Victoria Environmental Services
  • At-Your-Door Special Waste Collection is contracted to Waste Management by the City; call 1-800-449-7587 to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Examples include televisions, computer monitors and consumer electronics with circuit boards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Examples include oil based or latex paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Examples include vehicle batteries and other batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Collection (opens in new tab) · City of Victoria Environmental Services
  • Cardboard and cereal boxes are permitted; flatten all boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flatten all boxes and place recyclables loose in the cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Pizza boxes, glass and plastics 3 through 7 are no longer accepted. 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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