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Recycling in Waco, TX

Waco's Cobbs Recycling Center at 4201 Trice Ave takes household recyclables, batteries and electronic waste from anyone, and gives Waco residents paint, tire, appliance and bulky-waste drop-off.

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Checked October 26, 2026

  • Cobbs Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waco Solid Waste
    • Cobbs Recycling Center is at 4201 Trice Ave, Waco 76710, open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; phone (254) 299-2489. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Self-service recycling of household items is open to everyone regardless of where they live. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Resident services require a Waco water bill within 30 days of its due date and a matching photo ID. 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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