418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave.
Tyler, Texas 75702
Information Line:
(903) 531-1392
Open Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday: 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon
The center is closed on Monday and Tuesday to process the recyclables.
The Tyler Recycling Collection Center is a self-service drop-off center for the following items:
- Cardboard
- Newspapers, Magazines and Advertising Supplements
- Clear and Brown Glass Bottles and Jars (must be rinsed with lids removed and separated by color - NO window panes or mirrors)
- Aluminum Cans (no aluminum pie plates or tin cans)
- Mixed office paper (no shredded paper)
- #1 PET plastic (rinsed with lids removed)
- #2 HDPE plastic ALL COLORS! (rinsed with lids removed)
- Electronics
- Cell Phones
To identify plastic containers for recycling, look at the bottom of the plastic container. A recycling triangle can be seen with three chasing arrows and a number in the middle. Plastic grocery store bags are acceptable only at local grocery stores. Plastic containers that have contained pesticides or other hazardous materials, such as motor oil are not accepted.
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Plastic Container Identification Code (found on the bottom of coded containers) |
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Code |
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| Abbreviation |
PET |
HDPE |
V or PVC |
LDPE |
PP |
PS |
Other |
| Full Name |
Polyethylene Terephthalate |
High Density Polyethylene |
Vinyl or Polyvinyl-chloride |
Low Density Polyethylene |
Polypropylene |
Polystyrene |
A mixture or combination of resins |
| Is it recyclable in Tyler? |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
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Can be transparent? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Typical containers |
soft drink, juice, peanut butter |
milk, laundry detergent |
auto care, shampoo |
honey, mustard |
syrup, sour cream, cream cheese |
Foam cups, yogurt, egg cartons |
Catsup, pudding, mayonnaise |
Items NOT accepted and why:
Some plastic items can't be recycled because they are contaminated (ie empty motor oil bottle)
Plastic bags may be recycled by returning them to Wal-Mart or Brookshire's.
Some items like Styrofoam can't be recycled because there is no market for it.
Some items can't be recycled because they are not recoverable at the sorting facility (ie plastic forks, drinking straws, small medical bottles).
Click here to email us your recycling questions or comments.
For your organic waste, we sell Compost Bins for $43.30. This price includes tax.
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