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Recycling Centers in Austin, TX

16 of the 124 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in Austin are drop-off recycling centers.

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

  1. Recycling Center

    9405 Dessau Rd, Austin, TX 78754-3923

    Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm, Sat 8:00am–5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm–5:00pm

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metal
  2. Border Brothers

    9202 FM 812, Austin, TX 78719-3014

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metal
  3. Wright Recycling Llc

    9513 Brown Ln, Austin, TX 78754-4013

    Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm, Sat 7:30am–1:30pm, Sun closed

    Buys scrap metal
  4. CMC Recycling

    1704 W Howard Ln, Austin, TX 78728

    Buys scrap metal
  5. All American Recycling

    9202 FM 812, Austin, TX 78719-3014

  6. Austin Wood Recycling

    9201 FM812, Austin, TX 78719

  7. Lake Travis Regional Re-use & Recycling Center

    3207 Neidhardt Dr, Austin, TX 78734-2260

  8. R3ewaste Computer And Electronics Recycling

    2216 Rutland Dr Ste B, Austin, TX 78758-5234

  9. Z-tech Global Solutions

    8812 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757-6818

  10. Axcess Technologies

    8812 Shoal Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78757-6818

  11. Balcones Recycling

    1101 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1908

  12. R2 Corp

    10200 Mckalla Pl Ste 200, Austin, TX 78758-4491

  13. Break It Down

    7400 FM 969 Rd, Austin, TX 78724-6101

  14. Glassag

    815 Brazos St # 74, Austin, TX 78701-2562

  15. Austin Business Recycling

    1602 Bench Mark Dr, Austin, TX 78728-7717

  16. Arca Inc

    3815 Jarrett Way Ste B260, Austin, TX 78728-1234

Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.