The City of McAllen Recycling center was founded on the vision of creating a city wide environment where recycling and environmental responsibility is deeply ingrained in our city culture.
Our mission is to provide our residents with educational support, recycling tools and service that will allow our residents to accomplish our city goals.
The City of McAllen Recycling Center accepts the following recyclable items.
Cardboard, Paper, Plastics (code #1,), Aluminum Cans, Tin, and Glass.
City of McAllen Residents are allowed to use our recycling center’s Bulky Waste Drop-Off.
The following items are allowed.
Furniture
Sofas, Mattresses, Etc.
Carpet
Bulky Toys
Kids Pools, Plastic strollers, Play Houses, Etc.
Wood
Tires (5 per month for residents)
Appliances
Refrigerators, Stoves, Ovens.
(Refrigerators must be tagged by technician assuring refrigerant was removed.)
Items NOT allowed to be dropped off.
Construction Debris, Clothes, Hazardous Waste.
Additional Services
Paper Shredding
The City of McAllen Recycling center offers free paper shredding to residents and non-residents.
E-Waste Disposal
Electronic devises are allowed for drop off at our recycling center for residents and non-residents.
Crushed Glass
Crushed glass is available for purchase by residents and non-residents. The cost of the shredded glass is 2 cents a pound. Containers are not provided.
Compost and Mulch
Mulch and compost are sold to residents and non-residents at our recycling center. For more information please call 956-681-4050