Round Rock Recycling Center: Holiday Hours, Fees & Accepted Items
Use this Deepwood Recycling Center guide before you load your vehicle. It explains regular hours, City-holiday closure rules, HHW fees, accepted and rejected items, brush and mulch eligibility, proof requirements, and the correct route for TVs, tires, Freon appliances, paint, gasoline, Styrofoam and bulky items.
Fast Answer: Round Rock Recycling Center Today
The City of Round Rock Recycling Center is at 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681, west of Round Rock High School. Regular Recycling Center hours are listed as Monday through Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The center is closed on City holidays.
Household Hazardous Waste drop-off has separate hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It is listed free for City of Round Rock residents and voucher holders with required proof. Non-residents are listed at $60 per vehicle, paid by card or check only.
Screenshot Guide: Official Round Rock Recycling Center Hours, Fees & Accepted Items
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On This Page
- Round Rock recycling overview
- Hours and City-holiday closures
- Which Deepwood service should you use?
- Accepted items
- Rejected and confused items
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Proof, vouchers and eligibility
- Fees and free services
- Brush Recycling Center
- PDF-derived brush and mulch rules
- Re-USE Building
- Bulk and curbside confusion
- Before-you-go checklist
- Rejected-load troubleshooting
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Round Rock Recycling Center Overview
The Round Rock Recycling Center is the City’s Deepwood Drive drop-off location for many recyclables and hard-to-handle materials that do not always belong in curbside recycling. The same Deepwood site area also connects users to HHW drop-off, Brush Recycling, mulch, Re-USE products and several “use another route” decisions.
The key is to match your item to the correct rule before driving. Regular recycling, HHW, brush, mulch, Re-USE products, bulk pickup, tires and electronics all have different hours, limits, proof rules and “not accepted” lists.
Round Rock Recycling Center Hours and City-Holiday Closures
Regular Recycling Center hours are listed as Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The official page also says the center is closed on City holidays. That holiday note is important because curbside pickup delay rules are not the same thing as Deepwood facility access.
| User Need | Planning Answer | What to Verify |
|---|---|---|
| Open today | Regular hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-6 PM. | Check City-holiday closure status before driving. |
| Sunday drop-off | The regular center lists Monday-Saturday hours, not Sunday service. | Plan for Monday-Saturday unless the City posts a special event. |
| Holiday hours | The center is closed on City holidays. | Do not rely only on map-app hours around holidays. |
| HHW drop-off | Tuesday-Saturday, 12 PM-4 PM. | Morning arrival may not work for HHW even if the facility is open. |
| Brush Recycling | Monday-Saturday, 9 AM-6 PM. | Bring proof for free resident brush/mulch benefits. |
Which Round Rock Deepwood Service Should You Use?
Many bad trips happen because users see one Deepwood address and assume every material follows the same rule. Use this decision table before loading your vehicle.
| Service | Best For | Do Not Use It For |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Recycling Center | Metals, non-Freon appliances, automotive products, cardboard, glass, paper, EPS packaging, #1-#7 plastic containers, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane/helium tanks and faucet water filters. | TVs, tires, Freon appliances, trash, packing peanuts, printer cartridges or commercial oil. |
| HHW drop-off | Paint, cleaners, adhesives, aerosols, pesticides, mercury, solvents, pool chemicals and household automotive waste. | Electronics, tires, medical waste, ammunition, explosives, trash, commercial waste or more than 25 gallons per month. |
| Brush Recycling | Tree trimmings, branches, shrub parts, resident bagged leaves/grass and mulch. | Palm trees, cacti, stumps, treated wood, demolition debris, rock, concrete, HHW or garbage. |
| Re-USE Building | Reusable paint, fertilizers, cleaning products, pool chemicals, automotive fluids and similar products when available. | Guaranteed inventory. Availability changes and a waiver is required. |
| Curbside bulk or brush pickup | Eligible scheduled pickup for certain large items or brush piles. | Assuming every large item can be dropped off free at Deepwood. |
Accepted Items at Round Rock Recycling Center
The City lists a wide accepted-items menu. Preparation still matters: remove food, rinse containers, keep liquids sealed, follow gasoline/oil limits, and keep category-specific rejected items out of the drop-off stream.
| Category | Accepted Examples | Micro Rule Before Drop-Off |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum, tin and steel | Aluminum foil, beverage cans and caps, foil baking tins, pet food cans, scrap metal, soup and vegetable cans. | Remove food. The center does not pay for metals dropped off at the center. Paint cans are not metal recycling. |
| Non-Freon appliances | Hot water heaters, microwaves, stoves, washers, dryers and dishwashers. | No Freon appliances, water softeners or TVs. |
| Automotive products | Antifreeze, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, car batteries, gasoline and motor oil. | Gasoline must be in an approved gas container. Up to 5 gallons of gasoline and up to 5 gallons of oil are listed. No commercial oil, tires or vehicles. |
| Cardboard, paperboard and boxboard | Beverage packaging, cardboard egg cartons, toy/electronics packaging, food boxes, paper tubes and moving boxes. | No pizza boxes and no wax-coated cartons. |
| Glass | Mason jars, sauce jars, soda/juice bottles, wine/beer/liquor bottles and colored jars/bottles. | No broken glass, window glass, light bulbs, dining ware, ceramics or Pyrex. |
| Paper | Brochures, catalogs, magazines, junk mail, letters, envelopes, office paper, folders, paper bags, newspapers and telephone books. | No laminated paper or food-contaminated paper items. |
| Styrofoam / Expanded Polystyrene | Furniture packaging, TV packaging, consumer packaging and single-use coolers. | Use the “if you can flake it, we can take it” rule. No packing peanuts, foam sheeting, acoustic foam or foam board insulation. |
| Plastic containers #1-#7 | Beverage bottles, tubs, cooking oil bottles, detergent bottles, cleaning bottles, milk jugs, plastic lids and Styrofoam egg cartons. | Rinse containers and remove lids. No plastic bags or plastic wrapping. |
| Other listed items | Rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, propane/helium tanks and faucet water filters. | No non-rechargeable alkaline batteries, TVs or printer cartridges. |
Not Accepted or Commonly Confused Items
Do not unload an item just because the facility name includes “Recycling Center.” Several items need a different route, and some items are rejected only within a specific category.
| Item | Status / Problem | Better Action |
|---|---|---|
| TVs and many electronics | TVs are listed as not accepted at the Recycling Center. | Use a separate electronics recycling option. |
| Tires | Tires are not accepted at the Recycling Center or HHW drop-off. | Call local tire disposal options or tire dealers. |
| Freon appliances | Not accepted with non-Freon appliances. | Use a Freon appliance disposal or recycling option. |
| Paint cans in metal recycling | Paint cans are not accepted with metal recycling. | Use HHW rules or dried latex paint guidance if applicable. |
| Pizza boxes and wax-coated cartons | Not accepted with cardboard/boxboard. | Keep greasy, waxed or food-soiled material out of cardboard recycling. |
| Broken glass, windows, ceramics and Pyrex | Not accepted with glass recycling. | Use proper disposal or special handling if required. |
| Plastic bags and plastic wrapping | Not accepted with plastic containers. | Use local grocery-store bag recycling if available. |
| Packing peanuts and foam board insulation | Not accepted with EPS recycling. | Keep them out of the Styrofoam/EPS drop-off stream. |
| Commercial, business or industrial HHW | Not accepted in the household hazardous waste program. | Use a commercial hazardous-waste vendor. |
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Rules
Round Rock HHW drop-off is listed for Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Deepwood Recycling Center. HHW is for products that can spill, ignite, react, poison, contaminate water or create worker-safety problems if placed in regular trash or recycling.
| HHW Topic | Official Rule | User-Friendly Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-off hours | Tuesday-Saturday, 12 PM-4 PM. | Do not arrive in the morning expecting HHW service. |
| Monthly limit | 25 gallons or less per month. | Anything over 25 gallons is not accepted. |
| Free users | Free for City of Round Rock residents and voucher holders. | Bring driver’s license plus a recent City water bill or HHW voucher. |
| Non-resident users | $60 per vehicle, card or check only. | Do not arrive cash-only. |
| Accepted examples | Adhesives, aerosols, automotive waste, cleaners, lawn/garden chemicals, mercury, paint, solvents, pool chemicals and similar HHW. | Keep products sealed and labeled. |
| Not accepted examples | Ammunition, explosives, electronics, tires, medical waste, radioactive materials, trash, gas cylinders, commercial waste and large drums. | Use a different official route for restricted items. |
HHW Packing Rules That Save Time
Keep products in original containers when possible, seal containers, label unmarked products, do not place items in bags, place containers in boxes to prevent spills, do not mix or consolidate products, and check in with the attendant when you arrive.
Latex Paint: Drop-Off vs Dry-Out Option
Latex paint may be brought through the HHW route, but the official page also explains that latex paint can be dried out and placed beside the garbage cart on scheduled pickup day with the lid removed. This does not apply to every chemical product, oil-based paint or unknown liquid.
Gasoline and Motor Oil Limits
The Recycling Center lists up to five gallons of gasoline in an approved gas container, not a milk or other plastic jug, and up to five gallons of oil. Gasoline should be handed directly to the on-site attendant. Commercial oil is not accepted.
Proof, Vouchers and Eligibility
Proof rules are important because “Round Rock” can mean a city resident, a MUD resident, a voucher holder, an RRISD address or a nearby non-resident. Do not assume your mailing address or school district automatically qualifies you for every City service.
| User Type | What to Bring | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| City of Round Rock resident using HHW | Driver’s license plus recent City of Round Rock water bill. | HHW is free when proof is accepted. |
| HHW voucher holder | Driver’s license plus valid HHW voucher. | Voucher holders may use the free HHW option. |
| Non-resident HHW user | $60 per vehicle by card or check. | Cash is not listed as accepted for the non-resident HHW fee. |
| Brush free drop-off user | Current City of Round Rock water bill and valid driver’s license. | Must live inside full-purpose city limits and pay City taxes. |
| RRISD-only or outside-city-limit user | Verify eligibility before loading brush or expecting free service. | RRISD taxes alone do not qualify for City-limit brush benefits. |
Round Rock Recycling Center Fees, Free Services and Paid Services
The title asks about fees, so separate regular recycling from HHW, brush, mulch and curbside services. The official pages do not present one single “recycling fee.” Fees depend on the item, user status, load size and service type.
| Fee / Cost Area | Listed Rule | Before You Go |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted regular recycling | The City lists many accepted drop-off items; it also notes it does not pay for metals dropped at the center. | Do not expect scrap-metal payment. |
| HHW for City residents | Free with driver’s license and recent City water bill. | Bring proof every time. |
| HHW voucher holders | Free with valid voucher. | Bring driver’s license and voucher. |
| HHW non-residents | $60 per vehicle; card or check only. | Do not arrive cash-only. |
| Brush small load | Resident small load up to 2 cubic yards: no charge. | Bring City water bill and driver’s license. |
| Brush medium load | Resident medium load 2-4 cubic yards: $20 per load. | Brush fee pages list cash or check only for brush pricing. |
| Brush large load | Resident large load over 4 cubic yards: $40 per load. | Measure the load before driving. |
| Non-resident brush load | The official PDF lists non-resident small load at $15, medium at $20 and large at $40. | Verify current pricing before hauling a non-resident load. |
| Mulch self-load | Eligible residents may self-load up to 2 cubic yards free while supplies last. | Bring tools and proof. |
| Mulch loading by staff | $10 for staff loading, plus $5 for each additional cubic yard. | Ask if loading help is available that day. |
| Mulch delivery | $50 for 5 cubic yards minimum or $100 for 10 cubic yards. | Confirm delivery availability before planning landscaping work. |
| Curbside brush pickup | $25 for the first five minutes and $1 for each additional minute. | Request by 4 PM Tuesday for Wednesday pickup service week. |
Brush Recycling Center Rules
The Brush Recycling Center is also at 310 Deepwood Drive, but it follows brush-specific hours and eligibility rules. It is listed Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Questions go to Parks and Recreation at 512-218-5540.
Official PDF Details: MUDs, RRISD, Brush Pickup and Mulch
The official Brush Recycling Center brochure adds practical details that users often miss. It says free brush drop-off is for residents who live in full-purpose Round Rock city limits and pay City taxes, not simply RRISD taxes.
Re-USE Building: Free Reusable Products
Before buying paint, fertilizer, pool chemicals, automotive fluids or cleaning products, check the Re-USE Building guidance. Many HHW products brought to the Recycling Center can be reclaimed and made available to the public at no cost after a signed waiver.
Bulk, Curbside and Recycling Center Confusion
Round Rock curbside bulk pickup is separate from Deepwood Recycling Center drop-off. A bulky item may be accepted curbside, accepted at Deepwood, accepted only through a special route, or rejected from the Recycling Center.
| Problem Item | Better Route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Freon appliances | Recycling Center or eligible curbside bulk route. | Non-Freon appliances are listed as accepted at Deepwood. |
| Freon appliances | Freon appliance recycling/disposal route. | Freon appliances are not accepted with non-Freon appliances. |
| Brush and limbs | Brush Recycling Center or brush pickup request. | Brush is not ordinary mixed recycling. |
| Chemicals and paint | HHW drop-off or Re-USE guidance. | Regular carts and standard recycling are not safe for HHW. |
| TVs and electronics | Separate electronics recycling option. | TVs are listed as not accepted at the Recycling Center. |
| Tires | Tire dealers or tire disposal resources. | Recycling Center and HHW guidance say tires are not accepted. |
Before-You-Go Checklist for Round Rock Recycling Center
- Choose the correct Deepwood service. Regular recycling, HHW, brush, mulch and Re-USE have different rules.
- Check hours and holidays. Regular recycling is Monday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-6 PM; HHW is Tuesday-Saturday, 12-4 PM.
- Bring proof when needed. HHW and brush benefits can require a driver’s license, City water bill or voucher.
- Sort at home. Separate metals, cardboard, glass, paper, plastics, EPS foam, automotive fluids, HHW and brush.
- Keep HHW under the limit. HHW materials are limited to 25 gallons or less per month.
- Use proper containers. Gasoline must be in an approved gas container and handed directly to the attendant.
- Keep rejected items out. Do not unload TVs, tires, Freon appliances, packing peanuts, trash, commercial waste or plastic bags.
- Call for edge cases. Call 512-218-5554 for Recycling Center questions and 512-218-5540 for Brush Recycling questions.
Troubleshooting: What If Your Item Is Rejected?
If staff cannot accept an item, do not leave it at the gate, near a bin, beside the building or in a brush area. Use the rejection reason to choose the next step.
Map to Round Rock Recycling Center
The map below points to 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681. Use it for directions, but use official City pages for current hours, City-holiday closures, HHW rules, fee updates, brush eligibility and accepted-item details before visiting.
Independent guide note: Recycling-Centre.org is not the official City of Round Rock, Deepwood Recycling Center, Household Hazardous Waste program or Brush Recycling Center website. Hours, holiday closures, fees, accepted items, proof rules, MUD/voucher rules, limits and staff procedures can change. Always verify with the official City page before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Round Rock Recycling Center
Where is Round Rock Recycling Center?
Round Rock Recycling Center is at 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681, west of Round Rock High School.
What are Round Rock Recycling Center hours?
The regular Recycling Center is listed Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM and closed on City holidays.
Is Round Rock Recycling Center open on holidays?
The official Recycling Center page says it is closed on City holidays. Check the official page or call before a holiday-week trip.
Is Round Rock Recycling Center open Sunday?
The regular Recycling Center page lists Monday through Saturday hours. It does not list Sunday service, so plan a Monday-Saturday visit unless the City posts a special event.
What are Round Rock HHW drop-off hours?
Household Hazardous Waste drop-off is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 12 PM to 4 PM at Deepwood Recycling Center.
Does Round Rock Recycling Center charge fees?
Many regular recycling categories are accepted drop-off items, but HHW non-residents are listed at $60 per vehicle. Brush medium and large loads, mulch loading, mulch delivery and curbside brush pickup also have listed fees.
What proof do I need for HHW drop-off?
Bring a valid driver’s license plus a recent City of Round Rock water bill if you are a City resident, or a valid HHW voucher if you are a voucher participant. Non-residents are listed at $60 per vehicle by card or check.
What items are accepted at Round Rock Recycling Center?
Accepted categories include metals, non-Freon appliances, automotive products, cardboard and boxboard, glass, paper, Expanded Polystyrene, plastic containers #1-#7, rechargeable batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, propane and helium tanks, and faucet water filters.
Does Round Rock Recycling Center accept TVs?
No. TVs are listed as not accepted at the Recycling Center. Use a separate electronics recycling option.
Does Round Rock Recycling Center accept tires?
No. The Recycling Center and HHW guidance say tires are not accepted. Call tire dealers or use tire disposal resources.
Does Round Rock accept gasoline and motor oil?
Yes, with limits. The City lists up to 5 gallons of gasoline in an approved gas container and up to 5 gallons of oil. Commercial oil is not accepted.
Does Round Rock accept Styrofoam?
Yes, Expanded Polystyrene packaging is accepted under the City’s flake rule. Packing peanuts, foam sheeting, egg crate or acoustic foam, and foam board insulation are not accepted.
Can I bring brush to Round Rock Recycling Center?
Brush uses Brush Recycling Center rules at the Deepwood site. Eligible City residents may drop off up to 2 cubic yards free with proof, while medium and large loads have listed fees.
Who qualifies for free brush drop-off or mulch?
Residents must live inside full-purpose Round Rock city limits, pay City of Round Rock taxes, and show a current City water bill and driver’s license. RRISD taxes alone do not qualify.
What MUD or subdivision names should check eligibility first?
The official brush brochure lists Brushy Creek, Fern Bluff, Meadows at Chandler Creek, Paloma Lake, Terravista, Vista Oaks and Walsh Ranch as not within Round Rock city limits for those brush-service rules. Verify your address before loading brush.
Who do I call for Round Rock Recycling Center questions?
Call 512-218-5554 or email recycling@roundrocktexas.gov for Recycling Center questions. For brush questions, call 512-218-5540.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Round Rock Recycling Center website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify hours, fees, accepted items, vouchers, proof rules and holiday closures on the official City of Round Rock website before visiting.
Final Local Summary
For Round Rock Recycling Center, use 310 Deepwood Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681. Regular hours are Monday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-6 PM, closed on City holidays. HHW drop-off is Tuesday-Saturday, 12 PM-4 PM.
Before visiting, sort items at home, check proof rules, bring accepted payment for fee-based services, and keep TVs, tires, Freon appliances, trash, commercial waste, plastic bags, packing peanuts and rejected materials out of the wrong drop-off area.