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What is Recyclable?
Paper Plastics Cans Glass
  • Newspaper
  • Catalogs
  • Magazines
  • Corrugated Material
  • Cardboard Cereal Boxes
  • Cardboard Materials
  • Office Paper
  • Soda Bottles (coded 1 & 2)
  • Milk and Water Jugs
  • Detergent/Cleaning Bottles
  • Plastic Bottles & Jugs
  • Aluminum & Tin
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Food and Beverage Cans
  • Glass Bottles Added April 30, 2009
  • Glass Jars Added April 30, 2009

Note: Please put newspaper, magazines and catalogs in plastic bags to keep them clean Cereal and cardboard boxes need to be flattened.

Please keep blue container lids closed at all times

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What is NOT Recyclable?
Paper Plastics Cans Glass
  • Envelopes with plastic windows
  • Telephone books (see below)
  • Waxed beverage cups
  • Styrofoam cups
  • Disposable diapers
  • Egg cartons
  • Pesticide containers
  • Oil containers
  • Paint Cans
  • Windshield window glass
  • Mirrors
  • Light bulbs
  • Pottery
  • Ceramics

Phone Books are recycled once per year at designated drop offs. Watch this page for announcements
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Plastic Bags Added April 30, 2009

Plastic bags can be recycled at the McAllen Recycling Facility located at 4101 N. Bentsen Road. For more information call (956) 681-4050.

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Batteries Added April 30, 2009

All batteries are accepted for recycling at the McAllen Recycling Facility. For more information call (956) 681-4050.

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Computer Recycling

We are NOW accepting computers and other related equipment such as CPU’s, scanners, printers and monitors. We all need to work together to keep these products out of our landfills. There is no fee for bringing these products to the recycling center. For more information on computer recycling call (956) 681-4050.

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Cell Phone Recycling

City of McAllen Recycling Center is now accepting used cell phones. It is important to recycle used cellular phones. The old cell phone can be used to provide wireless communication those who are in need of it. Please attach the battery and charger to the cell phone if you have them. The rechargeable batteries contain a number of extremely toxic substances as well. Don’t forget to erase all address book info, etc.

Cellular phones contain a numerous amount of hazardous substances, which can pollute the air when burned in landfills. They contain chemicals that leak into our soil and drinking water. The cell phones will be recycled and or disposed of according to all EPA Guidelines with the support of the American Cellular Donation Organization.

For more information on recycling cell phones call (956) 681-4050.

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Used Motor Oil

The Recycling Center accepts used motor oil and also issues free 5 gallon oil containers to do-it-your-self residents. For more information call (956) 681-4050 or (956) 681-4000.

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Used Tires

Residents may dispose of used tires at the Recycling Center. Limit of 5 tires per person. Additional tires disposed of for a small fee. For more information call (956) 681-4050 or (956) 681-4000