Recycling

Recycling saves energy because the manufacturer doesn't have to produce something new from raw natural resources. By using recycled materials we save on energy consumption, which keeps production costs down. Recycling also reduces the need for more landfills.

Our Downtown Recycle Center and our curbside service operate differently.

At the Recycle Center, we sell items that are already sorted. Our process involves baling them and preparing them for pickup by buyers.

In contrast, our Curbside Recycling service uses a single-stream system, meaning all recyclable materials are placed into one container. The crew transports these items to a Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Kilgore for sorting. Because sorting incurs costs, we deliver the items to the MRF for processing and sale, but we do not generate any revenue from the materials collected through the curbside recycling service.

A quick rinse is nice for many things, but don't worry about getting your containers sparkling clean. The main concern is the paper in your bin, which food and moisture can ruin.

To sign up for curbside recycling please contact us or call us at (903) 531-1388.

Inappropriate items or dirty items may contaminate the recyclable materials rendering them unusable. A contaminated container will contaminate the entire truckload resulting in the whole load being handled as trash. The Materials Recovery Facility where we take our collected materials only allows for a 5 percent contamination rate.

No, everyone is welcomed to utilize the Downtown Recycle Center.