Recycling in Wells Branch, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Trash and Recycling Services (opens in new tab) · Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
  • Waste Connections of Texas provides the district's weekly trash and recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky waste up to two cubic yards per item, including stoves, water heaters, washing machines and furniture, is picked up on the collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners are collected only if a licensed technician has tagged them as having the freon removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Single-Stream Recycling (opens in new tab) · Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
  • Corrugated cardboard, including moving and mailing boxes, goes in the curbside recycling cart. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Recycling is collected weekly with regular garbage collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Bulk Trash Drop-Off (opens in new tab) · Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
  • The bulk trash drop-off is at the Parks & Facilities Yard, 13905 Thermal Drive, on the second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m. to noon or until the dumpsters are full. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The monthly drop-off is free and only for Wells Branch MUD residents, who must show proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are accepted as bulk items; tires and batteries are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Metal recycling takes lawn mowers (emptied), metal tools, sheets, rods and framing, appliances with freon removed, water heaters and aluminum; computers and TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cardboard boxes of all sizes are accepted for recycling, broken down and separated from packing material. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Extreme Clean (opens in new tab) · Wells Branch Municipal Utility District
  • Extreme Clean is held on the second Saturday of April and October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Parks & Facilities Yard, 13905 Thermal Drive. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Extreme Clean is free and for in-district residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics recycling at Extreme Clean takes TVs, DVD players, cable boxes, routers and radios. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, laptops, monitors, printers, tablets and cell phones are accepted at Extreme Clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lamps and kitchen appliances such as microwaves are accepted at Extreme Clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Alkaline, phone, rechargeable, computer, small-appliance and motorcycle batteries are accepted at Extreme Clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Latex and water-based paint and primer in sealed, labeled containers is accepted at Extreme Clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oil-based paint, stains and thinners, motor or cooking oil, gasoline, chemicals and car batteries are not accepted at Extreme Clean. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Extreme Clean also takes the regular monthly bulk items, including mattresses and box springs. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Donate Goods (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Central Texas
  • Goodwill Central Texas partners with Dell Reconnect so donors can recycle used technology for free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Through Dell Reconnect, Goodwill Central Texas accepts computers, printers, hard drives, monitors, cell phones and other technology from any brand and in any condition. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas accepts furniture in good condition and large and small electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Goodwill Central Texas cannot accept tube, CRT or plasma TVs, large appliances, batteries, large exercise equipment, mattresses, box springs or pull-out couches, or damaged or stained furniture. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Retail Stores (opens in new tab) · Goodwill Central Texas
  • Goodwill Central Texas lists its Star Ranch Store & Donation Center at 4784 Priem Ln, 78660. 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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