Austin Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Austin Resource Recovery in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
- Address
- 2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, TX 78744
- Hours
- By appointment (Austin Recycles app or online)
- Who can use it
- Free for Austin and Travis County residents; fees apply to non-residents. Businesses not eligible for HHW.
- Cost
- Free for Austin/Travis County residents; fees apply if you live elsewhere; tire fees
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- (512) 974-4335
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- –Motor oil
- –Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- –Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
What they won’t take
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 17 mi away · 3207 Neidhardt Drive, Austin, TX 78734Who can use it: Registered appointment plus driver license or utility bill in the boundaries of the City of Lakeway, City of Bee Cave, The Hills, Hurst Creek MUD, Lakeway MUD or Travis…
- Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · 310 Deepwood Dr., Round Rock, TX 78664Who can use it: Valid driver's license plus a recent City of Round Rock water bill or an HHW voucher
- Permanent drop-off · 25 mi away · 634 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666Who can use it: San Marcos and Hays County residents only
- Permanent drop-off · 38 mi away · 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957Who can use it: Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Collection event · 38 mi away · 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957 · Date: Sat, Feb 27, 2027Who can use it: Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Collection event · 38 mi away · 109 Taylor St, Smithville, TX 78957 · Date: Sat, Apr 10, 2027Who can use it: Residents of Bastrop County, Lee County, City of Smithville and City of Bastrop; voucher required (address verified by utility bill or driver license)
- Home pickupWho can use it: Residents of Lago Vista, Texas
All programs in Travis County →
FAQ
Who can use Austin Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center?
Free for Austin and Travis County residents; fees apply to non-residents. Businesses not eligible for HHW.
Is it free?
Free for Austin/Travis County residents; fees apply if you live elsewhere; tire fees
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint and thinners.
What will they turn away?
Any waste generated by a business; explosive materials incl. ammunition; radioactive materials; syringes and medical waste
- www.austintexas.gov/resource-recovery/locations/recycle-and-reuse-drop-center
- www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/p2/household-hazardous-waste/hhw_contacts.pdf