Killeen Recycling Center: Hours, Accepted Items & Drop-Off Rules

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Choose the Right Killeen Drop-Off Before You Load the Car

Killeen does not have one universal place for every recycling or disposal job. The Avenue F Recycling Center handles clean recyclables and several special items, recycling trailers handle basic recyclable materials, the SH 195 Transfer Station handles many disposal-type loads, and household hazardous waste uses scheduled events.

Use this guide to decide where your exact item belongs, how to prepare it, what may cost money, what is currently closed on weekends, and which old online directions can now send you to the wrong place.

111 E. Avenue F Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM Clean recyclables free 254-554-7572
Independent information guide: Recycling-Centre.org is not the City of Killeen, Killeen Solid Waste Department, Killeen Recycling Center or Killeen Transfer Station. Hours, trailer placement, fees, special-event dates and accepted materials can change. Use the official City pages linked below for final same-day verification.

Quick Answer: Killeen Recycling Center Hours, Address and Phone

Killeen Recycling Center is at 111 E. Avenue F, Killeen, TX 76541. The current City page lists the facility open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday.

Call 254-554-7572 for Recycling Center questions. Killeen currently accepts standard recyclables such as paper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, glass bottles and jars, and steel, tin and aluminum cans free at its listed recycling locations.

Main Center 111 E. Avenue F, Killeen, TX 76541
Hours Mon–Fri · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekend Avenue F closed Sat & Sun
Phone 254-554-7572

Killeen Recycling Center Open Today, Weekend and Holiday Rules

The Avenue F facility’s normal public schedule is straightforward, but holiday closures and special City notices can override it.

Day / situation Current planning answer What to do Common mistake
Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Use Avenue F for normal accepted recyclables and listed special items. Confusing Solid Waste office hours with Recycling Center hours.
Saturday Avenue F is closed. Check weekend trailer placement or Transfer Station hours. Driving to Avenue F because a map says recycling is available nearby.
Sunday Avenue F is closed. Use a verified trailer option or wait for Monday. Leaving material outside a closed facility.
City holiday The Recycling Center can close even when garbage collection continues. Check the City’s holiday notice. Assuming a normal trash route means Avenue F is open.
Special closure Operational notices can shorten the day. Check current City news before a long trip. Relying only on recurring weekly hours.

For example, Killeen closed the Recycling Center for several 2026 holidays, and it also closed the facility early on September 23, 2026 for staff training. Those one-day notices do not change the normal Monday–Friday schedule, but they show why same-day verification matters.

Which Killeen Recycling or Disposal Location Should You Use?

The biggest time-saving step is choosing the correct Killeen facility before loading the vehicle.

Location / service Best for Do not use it for Key planning detail
Recycling Center
111 E. Avenue F
Paper, cardboard, #1/#2 plastic, bottles/jars, cans, rechargeable batteries, cell phones, used cooking oil, automotive oil, filters, antifreeze and public-scale service. Mixed household garbage, general HHW or a weekend Avenue F trip. Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM.
Recycling trailers Basic clean recyclables such as paper, cardboard, #1/#2 plastics and cans. Trash, furniture, oil, chemicals, batteries requiring staff handling, HHW or illegal dumping. Trailer placement changes by weekday/weekend/holiday.
Transfer Station
12200 SH 195
Household rubbish, brush, yard waste, furniture, construction and demolition debris, tires and many paid disposal loads. Hazardous waste, liquids, batteries, pesticides, medical waste or asbestos. Different hours, fees, ID and secured-load rules.
HHW collection event Paint, pesticides, herbicides, acids, cleaners, fluorescent lamps, petroleum products and household chemicals when listed. Normal everyday drop-off unless a current event is scheduled. Events are periodic, not a permanent daily facility.
Best local rule: clean ordinary recyclables → Avenue F or trailer. Furniture, brush, household rubbish or construction debris → Transfer Station. Paint, pesticides and household chemicals → wait for a verified HHW event or another approved HHW route.

What Killeen Accepts for Free Recycling

The City says accepted standard recyclables can be dropped at its listed recycling locations free of charge.

Material Accepted rule Preparation Common rejection problem
Paper Accepted Keep paper dry and clean. Food, liquids or garbage mixed into paper.
Newspapers, magazines & catalogs Accepted Keep dry and free of trash. Wet or contaminated paper.
Cardboard Accepted Flatten or break down boxes. Leaving foam, bags, food or packing waste inside boxes.
Pizza boxes Accepted when food is removed Remove leftover pizza and loose food. Putting food scraps inside the box.
#1 plastic Accepted Look for #1, remove lid, crush when possible. Wrong resin type or motor-oil container.
#2 plastic Accepted Look for #2, remove lid, crush when possible. Assuming all rigid plastic is accepted.
Steel & tin cans Accepted Rinse food residue; labels may remain; flatten if practical. Food or liquids left in cans.
Aluminum cans Accepted Empty and rinse. Mixed trash or liquids.
Empty aerosol cans Accepted when empty Can must be completely empty. Pressure or product still inside.
Glass bottles & jars Clear, green & brown Remove lids/caps, drain and rinse. Mirrors, windows, ceramics or light bulbs mixed in.

Killeen Recycling Preparation Rules That Prevent Contamination

A material can be recyclable in theory and still be rejected because it is dirty, mixed with the wrong material or placed in the wrong stream.

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Cardboard

Flatten boxes. Remove packing foam, plastic film, food, trash and other contents first.

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Plastic

Use #1 or #2 containers only. The City says the mouth should be equal to or smaller than the base. Remove plastic lids.

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Cans

Rinse food residue. Labels may remain. Aerosol cans must be empty.

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Glass

Bottles and jars only. Drain liquids, rinse, remove caps and keep mirrors/windows/ceramics out.

Pizza-box rule: Killeen’s current recycling page specifically says pizza boxes can be recycled when leftover pizza and loose food are removed.

Used Cooking Oil, Automotive Oil, Oil Filters, Antifreeze, Phones and Batteries

The Avenue F Recycling Center handles several materials that should never be dropped into an unattended basic recycling trailer.

Special item Current Killeen rule Preparation Call-first case
Used cooking oil Cooking oil of all types is listed. Small food particles are acceptable, but do not mix with lubricants, other oils or water. Large restaurant or commercial quantities.
Engine oil Accepted from individuals. Use a secure container and keep uncontaminated. Business or industrial waste.
Hydraulic fluid Included with accepted automotive oil products. Keep separate and identifiable. Unknown mixture.
Transmission / gear / rear-end oil Listed as accepted from individuals. Do not mix with water, gasoline, pesticides or grease. Contaminated fluid.
Automotive oil quantity Maximum 5 gallons per customer at one time. Use manageable sealed containers. More than 5 gallons.
Oil filters Accepted at Avenue F. Keep separate from normal paper/plastic recycling. Bulk commercial filters.
Antifreeze Accepted at Avenue F. Keep separate from oil and other chemicals. Unknown or contaminated mixture.
Cell phones Listed with the City’s specialty recycling. Back up data, sign out, erase personal information where possible. Damaged/swollen battery inside device.
Rechargeable batteries Lithium-ion, NiCad, nickel-metal hydride and sealed lead are listed. Keep batteries separate; protect terminals when appropriate. Swollen, leaking, hot, punctured or very large battery.
Automotive oil exclusions: the City specifically says contaminated oil, pesticides, gasoline and grease are not accepted through the normal Avenue F automotive-oil program.

Rechargeable and Lithium Battery Safety

Killeen lists several rechargeable battery chemistries, but damaged lithium batteries deserve different treatment from ordinary used batteries.

  • Keep loose batteries away from coins, keys, screws and other metal objects.
  • Protect exposed terminals when appropriate for the chemistry and program.
  • Do not crush, puncture or dismantle lithium battery packs.
  • Do not put rechargeable lithium batteries into ordinary curbside recycling.
  • Call first if a battery is swollen, leaking, unusually hot, punctured or recalled.
  • If a battery is actively smoking, sparking or burning, do not place it in a vehicle for a recycling-center trip.

What Is Not Accepted in Normal Killeen Recycling

Material Normal recycling status Why it is a problem Better route
Household garbage Not recycling Contaminates trailers and recycling containers. Normal trash service or Transfer Station.
Plastics #3–#7 Not accepted Killeen’s current program specifies #1 and #2. Use another verified material-specific program if available.
Plastic shopping bags Not accepted Flexible film is not part of normal City trailer recycling. Retail film/bag return where available.
Styrofoam Not accepted Not part of Killeen’s normal accepted list. Use an appropriate specialty program if available.
Milk cartons / juice boxes Not accepted City identifies wax-lined containers as excluded. Follow local trash guidance.
Mirrors / window glass / ceramics Not glass recycling Killeen glass stream is bottles and jars only. Use appropriate disposal guidance.
Light bulbs Not bottle/jar glass Different glass and, for fluorescent lamps, potentially mercury-containing material. Periodic HHW event or verified lamp-recycling program.
Gasoline / pesticides / contaminated oil Not normal oil drop-off Hazardous or contaminated material requires separate handling. Verified HHW program.
Illegal-dumping warning: the City permanently removed the former Clear Creek recycling trailer after high contamination and illegal-dumping problems. Furniture, garbage, bags, chemicals or other rejected materials should never be left beside a recycling trailer.

Killeen Recycling Trailers: Current Locations and Weekend Movement

Recycling trailers are useful for basic clean materials, but they should not be treated like staffed disposal facilities.

Trailer / location Current City information Best use Important warning
1001 Leadership Place Texas A&M University–Central Texas grounds. Basic accepted recyclables. This replaced the former Clear Creek location.
3201 S. W.S. Young Drive Current Solid Waste page lists a trailer near the Rodeo Grounds. Basic accepted recycling. Weekend/holiday placement can shift nearby.
2906 E. Rancier Avenue Listed Monday–Friday. Weekday basic-recycling option. Do not assume it remains there on weekends.
Weekend / holiday trailers City recycling information says trailers move to the Rodeo Grounds area. Weekend basic recycling. City notices have used 3301, 3601 and nearby S. W.S. Young references depending on the venue/notice; verify current placement.
Clear Creek is no longer a recycling-trailer site. The City permanently removed service from 6520 Clear Creek Road effective May 23, 2025. Do not follow an old map pin or outdated directory to that location for recycling.

Official Killeen Sources Do Not Always Describe Every Item the Same Way

The City’s current Recycling Center webpage is the strongest source for routine recycling, while the October 2025 residential-services brochure adds older details about metals, appliances and tires. The newer Transfer Station page is more explicit about disposal fees and tire handling.

Topic Current web guidance Older City brochure Safest 2026 action
Tires Transfer Station currently publishes tire fees. October 2025 brochure says tires are accepted at the Recycling Center for a fee. Use the Transfer Station page as the clearest current route or call before taking tires to Avenue F.
Sheet metal / iron / steel Main Recycling Center page emphasizes cans and standard recyclables. Brochure lists sheet metal, iron and steel. Call Avenue F for large scrap-metal pieces before loading.
Most appliances Current fee schedules and Transfer Station guidance contain specific appliance/CFC rules. Brochure says most appliances are accepted at KRC. Call first, especially for refrigerators, freezers, AC units or water coolers.
Weekend trailer address City pages consistently place trailers in the Rodeo Grounds / Civic & Conference Center area on weekends and holidays. Different official notices use nearby 3301, 3601 or 3201 S. W.S. Young references. Check the current notice before driving.
Why this section matters: a municipal PDF can remain online after a program evolves. When a large tire, appliance or scrap-metal load is involved, call 254-554-7572 or 254-501-8971 rather than assuming an older brochure still controls the exact unloading point.

Killeen Transfer Station: When Avenue F Is the Wrong Place

The Killeen Transfer Station is at 12200 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76549. It handles solid-waste loads that do not belong in normal recycling.

Current hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Wednesday and Saturday 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. The City lists the Transfer Station closed on the fourth Saturday of the month.

Transfer Station Accepted Waste

Brush

Tree and brush loads can use the Transfer Station according to current waste rules.

Construction debris

Construction and demolition material is listed as accepted.

Furniture

Furniture and household bulky items can use the disposal system.

Household garbage

Use the Transfer Station rather than contaminating recycling trailers.

Leaves

Leaves and other listed yard waste are accepted.

Grass clippings

Accepted as yard-waste material.

Yard waste

Use the waste route, not ordinary paper/plastic recycling.

Tires

The current Transfer Station fee schedule lists multiple tire categories.

Transfer Station Materials Not Accepted

  • Asbestos
  • Batteries of any type
  • Fertilizer
  • Grease
  • Hazardous material
  • Liquids, including antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, paint and paint thinner
  • Medical waste
  • Pesticides
  • Septic waste
  • Animal carcasses / slaughterhouse waste
  • TCEQ-classified special waste
Do not use the Transfer Station as a shortcut for hazardous waste. It can take garbage, furniture and construction debris but specifically rejects hazardous liquids, batteries and pesticides.
Safety rule: the Transfer Station prohibits cell-phone use during facility visits. Finish calls/navigation before entering the active disposal area.

Killeen Transfer Station Fees, Free Monthly Allowance and ID Rules

Standard recycling is free for accepted recyclables at City recycling locations, but Transfer Station disposal is a separate paid service.

Current fee / benefit Listed amount or rule Who it affects What to bring
Killeen utility-customer disposal $80 per ton before tax; $4 minimum per 100 lb. Eligible City solid-waste utility customers. Current City water/solid-waste utility bill and valid ID.
Residential monthly allowance Up to 500 lb of qualifying residential waste per calendar month at no charge. Residential Killeen solid-waste customers using waste from their primary residence. Current utility bill.
Over 500 lb $4 per 100 lb before tax. Eligible residential customer after allowance is exceeded. Utility proof.
Non-resident disposal $137.60 per ton; $6.88 minimum per 100 lb. Customers who do not qualify for resident rate. Ask about eligibility first.
Non-resident/commercial mattress or box spring $20 per item. Listed non-resident/commercial category. Confirm current fee for multiple items.
Unsecured load $26.25 surcharge. Residents and non-residents with unsecured loads. Use tarp, net, straps or enclosed vehicle.
Weight ticket $11.50. Anyone requesting certified weight ticket service. Vehicle and payment.
Copy of weight ticket $8.00. Ticket-copy request. Trip/ticket information if available.
Freon appliance $21 per appliance under the current posted schedule. AC units, refrigerators, freezers, water coolers and similar CFC/refrigerant appliances. Call before transport.
Fee timing: Killeen has already published a separate FY2027 fee schedule. If you visit on or after October 1, 2026, recheck the City’s current fee schedule before relying on any amount shown here.

Secure Your Load Before Driving to the Transfer Station

Killeen requires waste loads to be secured to prevent litter or material from spilling onto public roads.

Tarp

Use a tarp secured tightly enough that wind cannot lift material out of a pickup bed or trailer.

Net or straps

Use appropriate netting or tie-down straps for bulky material.

Why it matters

An unsecured-load surcharge is currently listed at $26.25 in addition to disposal charges.

Tire Recycling and Appliance Fees in Killeen

Tires

The current Transfer Station page lists tire disposal fees of $4 for passenger/light-truck tires in the smallest listed category, $8 for passenger/light-truck tires over 12 inches up to 22 inches rim size, and $13 for the listed commercial-truck tire category.

An October 2025 City residential brochure says tires were accepted at the Avenue F Recycling Center for a fee, while the current Transfer Station page provides the clearest live tire-fee instructions. Because of that difference, the safest route is to verify with the City before taking tires to Avenue F.

Refrigerators, Freezers and Air Conditioners

Refrigerant-containing appliances require special handling. The current City fee schedule lists a $21 CFC evacuation and disposal fee per appliance for an appliance received through the City’s system.

Do not cut refrigerant lines or intentionally vent refrigerant. Call the City to confirm where the appliance should be unloaded and what preparation is required.

Killeen Recycling Center Public Scale

Avenue F has a certified public scale capable of weighing most vehicles except large tractor-trailer rigs. The Transfer Station also has a certified public scale and can accommodate larger vehicles.

Avenue F scale

Useful for many cars, pickups and other vehicles. Large tractor-trailer rigs are excluded from the Recycling Center scale.

Weight ticket

The current City fee schedule lists a certified weight ticket at $11.50.

Ticket copy

The current listed fee for a copy of a weight ticket is $8.

Need an official ticket for towing, moving, commercial or registration purposes? Call first to confirm the correct scale location, vehicle size and current fee.

Household Hazardous Waste: The 2026 Killeen Event Has Already Passed

Killeen does not operate the Avenue F Recycling Center as a daily all-purpose household hazardous waste facility.

The City’s 2026 annual HHW event was held Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Killeen Special Events Center. Because that date has already passed, residents should not drive to the Special Events Center now expecting that event to be operating.

Materials Accepted at the 2026 Event

  • Fluorescent bulbs and tubes
  • Petroleum products
  • Pesticides and herbicides
  • Acids and other household chemicals
  • Household cleaners
  • Paint — event listing used a 10-gallon limit
  • Antifreeze
  • Used oil — event listing used a 5-gallon limit
  • Batteries

Items the 2026 Event Did Not Accept

  • Tires
  • Electronics
  • Fire alarms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Explosives
  • Pressurized containers
  • Brush
  • Trailers
Need paint, pesticides or household chemicals now? Check the City’s Recycling Center/HHW page for the next announced event or ask the City for an approved current disposal route. Do not place these products in a basic recycling trailer or leave them outside Avenue F.

Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Light Bulbs

Killeen specifically says CFLs do not belong in its normal glass-bottle recycling. The City directs residents to periodic HHW events for CFLs and also references Home Depot for proper CFL recycling.

Do not break fluorescent lamps to make them fit. Keep bulbs protected during transport and verify that the receiving location currently accepts the exact lamp type before visiting.

Brush, Yard Waste, Furniture and Bulky Household Items

These materials generally belong in Killeen’s solid-waste system rather than an ordinary recycling trailer.

Brush

Transfer Station accepts brush. Killeen also provides curbside brush collection under its residential solid-waste service rules.

Grass & leaves

Transfer Station accepts grass clippings, leaves and yard waste.

Furniture

Furniture is a Transfer Station or bulk-collection item, not a recycling-trailer item.

Construction debris

Construction and demolition material is accepted at the Transfer Station subject to current disposal rules and fees.

The City’s residential-services brochure also explains curbside brush and bulk services. Brush piles must be kept separate from garbage, and additional fees can apply when the quantity exceeds the included service level.

Business and Commercial Loads

Do not assume household special-item rules apply to a business load. The Avenue F automotive-oil program specifically states that accepted automotive oils are for individuals, not commercial businesses or industry.

The Transfer Station can serve eligible businesses, but rates, waste classifications and account requirements differ. Hazardous or special commercial waste may require another authorized disposal route.

Commercial-load call script
Hi, I have a business load containing [list the exact materials] and approximately [weight/quantity]. Is this accepted at the Transfer Station or Recycling Center, what account or documentation do I need, and what current disposal or processing fees apply?

Common Killeen Recycling Mistakes That Cause Wasted Trips

Going to Avenue F Saturday The main Recycling Center is closed Saturday. Check the trailers or Transfer Station instead.
Driving to old Clear Creek trailer That recycling location was permanently removed in 2025. Use a current listed trailer.
Putting #5 plastic in trailer Killeen’s normal program currently lists #1 and #2 plastics, not #3–#7.
Leaving caps on plastic The City’s current preparation page says remove and discard plastic lids.
Mirror mixed with glass bottles Glass recycling is for bottles and jars. Mirrors, windows and ceramics are excluded.
Bringing 10 gallons of used motor oil Avenue F’s automotive-oil limit is no more than 5 gallons per customer at one time.
Taking paint to Transfer Station The Transfer Station explicitly rejects liquids such as paint and paint thinner.
Unsecured pickup load Cover or tie the load. The current unsecured-load surcharge is $26.25.
Using old HHW event date The April 11, 2026 Killeen HHW event has already passed. Wait for a newly announced event or obtain another approved route.
Assuming all trailers stay put Weekend and holiday trailer placement changes. Verify current S. W.S. Young / Rodeo Grounds placement.

What to Ask Before a Complicated Killeen Drop-Off

Recycling Center call script
Hi, I want to bring [exact item] to the Avenue F Recycling Center. I have approximately [quantity]. Is that item accepted today, does it need special preparation, is there a fee or quantity limit, and should I use Avenue F or the Transfer Station instead?
Transfer Station call script
Hi, I have a load with [furniture / brush / construction debris / tires / appliance / household rubbish]. I am a [Killeen utility customer / non-resident]. What proof should I bring, what current fee applies, and are there any load-security or unloading requirements?

Map to Killeen Recycling Center on Avenue F

Use the exact address 111 E. Avenue F, Killeen, TX 76541. The Avenue F Recycling Center is different from the SH 195 Transfer Station.

Map rule: use Google Maps for navigation, but use the City of Killeen website for actual recycling hours, trailer placement, accepted items and fee changes.

Official Sources Used for This Killeen Recycling Guide

City of Killeen Recycling Center

Main source for Avenue F address, hours, trailer locations, accepted recyclables, plastics, glass, batteries, cooking oil, automotive oil, antifreeze, CFLs and public scale information.

Open official Recycling Center page
City of Killeen Solid Waste

Current overview of recycling trailers, ordinary rejected materials, Transfer Station hours and Solid Waste contacts.

Open Solid Waste page
Killeen Transfer Station

Current accepted/rejected waste, utility-bill requirements, resident allowance, disposal fees, tire fees, scale fees, secured-load surcharge and appliance fee.

Open Transfer Station page
City Finance Fee Schedules

Annual City fee schedules, including current and FY2027 documents. Use this before a paid disposal or scale trip.

Open fee schedules
Killeen Residential Services Brochure

Useful City PDF for the drive-through recycling layout, load securement, older appliance/tire guidance and residential solid-waste service details.

Open official brochure
City News & Holiday Notices

Check this when a holiday, weather event, training day or other operational change may override the normal facility schedule.

Check current City notices

Frequently Asked Questions About Recycling Center Killeen

Where is Killeen Recycling Center?

The main City of Killeen Recycling Center is at 111 E. Avenue F, Killeen, TX 76541.

What are Killeen Recycling Center hours?

The current City schedule is Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Avenue F Recycling Center is closed Saturday and Sunday.

What is the Killeen Recycling Center phone number?

Call 254-554-7572.

Is Killeen Recycling Center open Saturday?

No. Avenue F is currently closed Saturday. Check recycling-trailer placement or the Transfer Station if you need weekend service.

Is Killeen Recycling Center open Sunday?

No. The main Avenue F Recycling Center is currently closed Sunday.

What can I recycle for free in Killeen?

Killeen lists paper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, glass bottles and jars, and steel, tin and aluminum cans as accepted free recyclables at designated City recycling locations.

What plastic numbers does Killeen recycle?

The City’s normal program lists #1 and #2 plastics. Plastics #3 through #7 are listed as not accepted in normal Killeen recycling.

Does Killeen recycle pizza boxes?

Yes. The City specifically says pizza boxes can be recycled when leftover pizza and loose food are removed.

Does Killeen Recycling Center accept glass?

Yes, clear, green and brown bottles and jars. Mirrors, window panes, ceramics, treated glass and light bulbs are excluded.

Does Killeen Recycling Center take used motor oil?

Yes. Engine oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil and rear-end oil are listed for individuals, with a limit of no more than 5 gallons per customer at one time.

Does Killeen Recycling Center take oil filters?

Yes. The City specifically lists oil filters at the Avenue F Recycling Center.

Does Killeen Recycling Center take antifreeze?

Yes. Antifreeze is listed as accepted at Avenue F. Keep it separate from oil and other chemicals.

Does Killeen Recycling Center take cooking oil?

Yes. Cooking oil is listed, but it must not be mixed with other oils, lubricants or water.

Does Killeen Recycling Center accept rechargeable batteries?

Yes. Killeen lists lithium-ion, NiCad, nickel-metal hydride and sealed-lead rechargeable batteries.

Does Killeen Recycling Center accept cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are included in the City’s specialty recycling information. Erase personal data before drop-off when possible.

Can I recycle plastic bags at Killeen trailers?

No. Plastic shopping bags are listed among materials not accepted in normal Killeen recycling.

Does Killeen recycle Styrofoam?

Styrofoam is currently listed as not accepted through the City’s normal recycling program.

Where did the Clear Creek recycling trailer go?

The City permanently removed the trailer from 6520 Clear Creek Road in May 2025. The replacement location was moved to the Texas A&M University–Central Texas grounds at 1001 Leadership Place.

Where are Killeen recycling trailers on weekends?

The City moves trailers to the Rodeo Grounds / Civic & Conference Center area on weekends and holidays. Because official notices have used nearby S. W.S. Young addresses, verify the current placement before driving.

Where is the Killeen Transfer Station?

The Transfer Station is at 12200 State Highway 195, Killeen, TX 76549.

What are Killeen Transfer Station hours?

The current schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Wednesday and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The City lists it closed the fourth Saturday of the month.

What does Killeen Transfer Station accept?

Current accepted waste includes brush, construction and demolition material, furniture, household garbage, grass clippings, leaves and yard waste.

Can Killeen residents dump 500 pounds free?

Eligible residential Killeen solid-waste utility customers can currently dispose of up to 500 pounds of qualifying residential waste per calendar month at no charge when they present the required current utility bill. Additional weight is charged.

Do I need a utility bill at the Killeen Transfer Station?

To receive the City solid-waste utility customer rate or monthly residential allowance, the City requires a current utility bill showing active solid-waste service. A valid ID is also requested as proof of residency.

How much is the unsecured-load fee in Killeen?

The current Transfer Station page lists an unsecured-load surcharge of $26.25. Recheck the fee schedule before visiting.

Does Killeen accept tires?

The current Transfer Station page publishes tire disposal fees. An older City brochure also references tires at the Recycling Center, so call before taking tires to Avenue F rather than relying on the older brochure alone.

Does Killeen accept refrigerators and air conditioners?

Killeen has a special CFC/refrigerant appliance process and fee. The current City fee schedule lists a $21 CFC evacuation and disposal fee per appliance. Verify the unloading location and current fee before transport.

Can I take paint to Killeen Recycling Center?

Paint is not listed as a routine daily Avenue F recyclable. Killeen handles paint through periodic household hazardous waste events. Verify the next event rather than bringing paint to a normal recycling trailer.

When is the next Killeen household hazardous waste event?

The 2026 event was held April 11 and has already passed. Check the City’s Recycling Center page or news calendar for the next announced event.

Does Killeen Recycling Center have a public scale?

Yes. Avenue F has a certified public scale that can accommodate most vehicles except large tractor-trailer rigs. A fee applies.

Is Recycling-Centre.org the official City of Killeen recycling website?

No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide. The City of Killeen is the final authority for hours, accepted materials, fees, trailer placement and special-event schedules.

Final Killeen Recycling Checklist Before You Drive

Prepare your material

  • Flatten cardboard.
  • Remove food from pizza boxes.
  • Check plastics for #1 or #2.
  • Remove plastic lids.
  • Rinse cans, bottles and jars.
  • Keep mirrors, windows and ceramics out of glass recycling.
  • Keep automotive oil below the 5-gallon per-customer limit.
  • Keep cooking oil separate from lubricants and water.
  • Keep rechargeable batteries separate from ordinary recyclables.
  • Secure disposal loads with tarp, net or straps.

Prepare the trip

  • Choose Avenue F, trailer, Transfer Station or HHW route first.
  • Remember Avenue F is closed Saturday and Sunday.
  • Do not use the old Clear Creek trailer location.
  • Verify weekend trailer placement.
  • Bring utility bill and ID when claiming Transfer Station resident benefits.
  • Check current fees before a paid disposal trip.
  • Call first for tires, large scrap metal or appliances.
  • Do not use the April 11, 2026 HHW date—it has passed.
  • Check City notices for holiday or special closures.
Independent information guide — not the City of Killeen. Recycling Center hours, recycling-trailer placement, Transfer Station hours, free monthly allowances, disposal fees, tire fees, refrigerant-appliance fees, scale charges, accepted materials and household hazardous waste events can change. Some older City publications also differ from newer web guidance for tires, appliances and trailer locations. Verify unusual, paid or long-distance trips with Killeen Recycling Center at 254-554-7572 or the Transfer Station at 254-501-8971.

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