Tyler Recycling Drop-Off: Hours, Map & Accepted Items
Use this Tyler recycling center guide before loading your vehicle. It covers the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center address, weekday and Saturday drop-off hours, accepted materials, fees, items not accepted, curbside recycling differences, hazardous-waste notes, bulky pickup options, Tyler Talks Trash reminders, and map directions in plain local language.
Listed for drop-off recycling Monday through Friday and Saturday morning.
Tyler, TX 75702 Solid Waste Phone (903) 531-1388 Official Page Downtown Recycle Center → Map Directions → TY
Fast Answer for Tyler Residents
The main public drop-off recycling location in Tyler, Texas is the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center at 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702. Recent City information lists the Recycle Center as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon. Solid Waste administrative help is listed at 903-531-1388.
The Tyler recycling center is best for everyday recycling plus some special materials: paper, broken-down cardboard, office paper, cans, rinsed plastics, glass bottles and jars, cell phones, chargers, electronics, computers, printers, TVs, monitors, ink cartridges, automotive batteries, metal, motor oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, tires, refrigerators, AC units, microwaves, and some furniture or mattresses with small fees for certain items.
On This Page
- Tyler recycling center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Hours and contact details
- Accepted items
- Fee items and payment rules
- Not accepted items
- Plastic recycling update
- Electronics, TVs and monitors
- Curbside vs drop-off recycling
- Hazardous waste and paint
- Bulky items and special pickups
- Preparation checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Tyler Recycling Center Overview
When people search for tyler recycling center, they usually mean the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center on North Bois D’Arc Avenue. This is the main City of Tyler drop-off option for residents who want to recycle items that may not fit curbside service or that need a separate drop-off route, such as glass, electronics, metal, batteries, TVs, monitors, tires, motor oil or antifreeze.
The most important thing is not to treat the drop-off center like a dump. The center accepts many recyclables and some fee-based items, but it does not accept trash, paint, Styrofoam, PVC pipe or hardback books. If an item has a fee, the center’s payment rules matter before you unload.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
| User Question | Best Local Answer | Best Link |
|---|---|---|
| Where is the Tyler recycling drop-off? | The Downtown Tyler Recycle Center is at 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702. | Map directions |
| What are Tyler Recycle Center hours? | Recent City information lists Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM and Saturday 8 AM-noon. | City update |
| Can I bring cardboard? | Yes. Cardboard must be broken down. | Accepted items |
| Can I bring glass? | Yes. Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars are accepted when rinsed and lids are removed; no mirrors. | Glass rules |
| Can I bring TVs or monitors? | Yes, but fees apply for TVs and computer monitors. | Fee table |
| Can I bring paint? | No. The Downtown Recycle Center does not accept paint. City guidance says paint must be dried before curbside trash disposal. | Paint guide |
Tyler Recycling Drop-Off Hours, Address and Phone
Use the Recycle Center hours for drop-off planning and the Solid Waste office hours for questions. Recent City information lists the free drop-off option at 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave as open Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon. The Solid Waste office is listed at 414 N. Bois D’Arc Ave with office hours Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Service | Location | Hours / Contact | Use This For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Tyler Recycle Center | 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 | Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM; Saturday 8 AM-noon | Drop-off recycling, glass, cardboard, paper, electronics, metal, batteries and fee items. |
| Solid Waste Administration | 414 N. Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702 | Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM; phone 903-531-1388 | Questions, service help, curbside recycling, Tyler Talks Trash and collection support. |
| Curbside recycling | Residential cart service | Bi-weekly for enrolled customers | Cart-based recycling by scheduled pickup day. |
| Bulky / special pickup | Curbside request | Request required | Furniture, appliances, tires, brush and other large items by official request rules. |
Accepted Items at the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center
The Downtown Tyler Recycle Center accepts many household recyclable materials and some larger or special items. Keep materials sorted, clean and easy for staff to identify. Break down cardboard, rinse bottles and jars, remove glass lids, and keep fee items separate from free everyday recyclables.
| Category | Accepted Items | Preparation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Newspapers, magazines, phonebooks, ads and mixed office paper. | Keep paper dry and free from food or liquid contamination. |
| Cardboard | Cardboard of any type. | Must be broken down before drop-off. |
| Cans | Aluminum cans and tin cans. | No aluminum pie plates, baking tins or tin foil; remove labels from tin cans when possible. |
| Plastics | Official center page lists #1 through #5 plastics, rinsed. City updates also describe expanded plastic recycling except PVC and Styrofoam. | Rinse containers. If your plastic is unclear, call before driving. |
| Glass | Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars. | Must be rinsed with lids removed. No mirrors. |
| Electronics | Cell phones, chargers, electronics, computers and printers. | Computer monitors, TVs and some electronics have fees. |
| Car and machine items | Automotive, lawnmower and tractor batteries; motor oil; hydraulic fluid; antifreeze. | Do not mix liquids. Keep containers sealed and labeled. |
| Metal | Copper, aluminum, brass and steel. | Separate metal from trash or mixed debris before arrival. |
| Other accepted items | Ink and toner cartridges, refrigerators, AC units, microwaves, furniture, mattresses and tires. | Some items have fees. Check the fee table below. |
Tyler Recycling Center Fee Items and Payment Rules
Some items are accepted only with a fee. The Downtown Recycle Center notes that payment for fee items may be made by cash, check or money order only. It does not accept credit or debit cards, and it does not accept bills larger than $20. Bring small bills or another accepted payment method before unloading a fee item.
| Item | Listed Fee | Important Note |
|---|---|---|
| Residential TVs and computer monitors | $5 per item | Residential rate listed separately from commercial entities. |
| Commercial TVs and monitors | $8 each | Applies to businesses, schools, hospitals and similar commercial entities. |
| Refrigerators and air conditioning units | $5 per item | Do not assume appliance recycling is free. |
| Microwave ovens | $5 per item | Keep separate from normal electronics. |
| Furniture / mattress | Small fee | Call for current charge before loading bulky items. |
| Car or truck tires 13-28 inches | $5 without rims; $10 with rims | Center may refuse a tire due to size or condition. |
| Car or truck tires 30 inches and up | $15 without rims; $20 with rims | Large tires cost more and may be refused based on condition. |
Items Not Accepted at the Tyler Recycle Center
The Downtown Tyler Recycle Center says it does not accept PVC pipe, Styrofoam, hardback books, paint or trash. If your item is actually garbage, do not hide it inside a recyclable load. A contaminated load wastes staff time and can make good recyclables harder to process.
Tyler Plastic Recycling Update
Tyler’s plastic recycling rules have changed over time. The Downtown Recycle Center page lists #1 through #5 plastics, rinsed. City announcements in 2025 also describe expanded plastic recycling through a Cyclyx partnership, with plastics accepted except PVC and Styrofoam. Because pages can update at different times, the safest resident rule is: rinse plastics, keep PVC and Styrofoam out, and call before bringing unusual plastics.
Electronics, TVs, Monitors, Batteries and Appliances
The Tyler Recycle Center accepts cell phones, chargers, electronics, computers, printers, ink and toner cartridges, automotive batteries, lawnmower batteries, tractor batteries, refrigerators, air conditioning units and microwave ovens. Some electronics and appliances have fees, especially TVs, monitors, refrigerators, AC units and microwaves.
Before dropping off phones, tablets, computers, hard drives or laptops, remove personal data. Back up important files, sign out of accounts, remove memory cards, factory-reset devices where possible, and keep passwords private. A recycling center handles materials; it does not automatically protect your personal information.
Tyler Curbside Recycling vs Drop-Off Recycling
Tyler’s curbside recycling program is different from the Downtown Recycle Center. Curbside recycling is a bi-weekly cart service for enrolled residential customers, while the Recycle Center is a drop-off site. Curbside materials must fit inside the cart, and glass is not accepted in the curbside program. Glass bottles and jars should be taken to the Recycle Center instead.
| Material / Question | Curbside Cart | Downtown Recycle Center |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | Accepted when broken down and inside the cart. | Accepted; must be broken down. |
| Glass | Not accepted curbside. | Accepted as rinsed clear, green and brown bottles/jars with lids removed. |
| Electronics | Not a curbside recycling item. | Accepted; some items have fees. |
| Batteries | Not accepted curbside. | Automotive, lawnmower and tractor batteries accepted. |
| Paint | Only after it is dried for trash disposal, not recycling. | Not accepted. |
Paint, Motor Oil, Antifreeze and Household Hazardous Waste
Tyler’s hazardous-waste guidance says small quantities of household hazardous waste may have specific disposal rules, but the item matters. The Downtown Recycle Center accepts motor oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, and automotive/lawnmower/tractor batteries. Paint is different: the Recycle Center does not accept paint, and city guidance says paint must be dried before being placed at the curb.
For paint, the city recommends drying it out before curbside disposal. The practical rule is simple: if paint still pours, it is not ready for trash. Dry it according to city guidance, leave the lid off while drying, and only dispose of it when no liquid pours out.
Bulky Items and Special Pickups in Tyler
Do not use the recycling center as your only plan for every bulky item. Tyler Solid Waste has bulky item and special pickup request options. Each residential household receiving curbside collection can request two bulky waste pickups each calendar year at no charge, while additional requests and special collections may have fees.
Bulky pickups can include furniture, appliances, carpet, fencing material, old toys and other large items. Tires, limbs, brush, tree stumps and oversized piles may be special collections with fees. Separate household bulk waste from brush piles and leave space between piles when requested by the city.
How to Prepare Your Load Before Visiting
- Separate free recyclables from fee items. Keep paper, cardboard, cans, plastics and glass separate from TVs, monitors, tires, appliances, mattresses and other fee items.
- Break down cardboard. Cardboard of any type is accepted, but it must be broken down.
- Rinse containers. Rinse plastics and glass bottles or jars. Remove lids from glass containers.
- Remove trash from the load. Trash is not accepted at the Recycle Center. Do not mix garbage with recyclables.
- Bring correct payment for fee items. Use cash, check or money order. Do not rely on credit or debit cards.
- Protect personal data. Wipe phones, computers, tablets and drives before electronics recycling.
- Call when unsure. Use 903-531-1388 before driving with unusual plastics, large tires, appliances, furniture, mattresses, fluids or commercial items.
Official Tyler Recycling Links and Related Guides
Tyler Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below points to the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center at 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702. Use the map for directions, then verify current hours and fees with the official City of Tyler page before making a special trip with electronics, tires, appliances, mattresses, liquids or commercial materials.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official City of Tyler website. Hours, fees, payment rules, accepted items and service procedures can change. Always verify with the City of Tyler before driving with a large, paid, hazardous, electronic or questionable load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tyler Recycling Center
Where is the Tyler recycling drop-off center?
The Downtown Tyler Recycle Center is at 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave, Tyler, TX 75702.
What are Tyler Recycle Center hours?
Recent City information lists the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center as open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to noon. Call 903-531-1388 before making a special trip.
What items are accepted at the Tyler recycling center?
Accepted items include newspapers, magazines, phonebooks, ads, broken-down cardboard, aluminum cans, tin cans, mixed office paper, rinsed plastics, cell phones, chargers, electronics, computers, printers, TVs, monitors, ink and toner cartridges, glass bottles and jars, automotive batteries, metal, motor oil, hydraulic fluid, antifreeze, refrigerators, AC units, microwaves, tires, furniture and mattresses. Some items have fees.
Does the Tyler Recycle Center accept glass?
Yes. Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars are accepted when rinsed and lids are removed. Mirrors are not accepted.
Does Tyler curbside recycling accept glass?
No. City curbside recycling guidance says glass is not accepted in the curbside program. Bring acceptable glass bottles and jars to the Recycling Center instead.
Does the Tyler recycling center accept TVs and computer monitors?
Yes, but fees apply. Residential TVs and computer monitors are listed at $5 per item, while commercial TVs and monitors are listed at $8 each.
Does the Tyler Recycle Center accept paint?
No. The Recycle Center does not accept paint. City hazardous-waste guidance explains how paint should be dried before curbside trash disposal.
Does the Tyler Recycle Center accept Styrofoam or PVC pipe?
No. Styrofoam and PVC pipe are not accepted at the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center.
Can I pay Tyler Recycle Center fees with a card?
No. The Recycle Center payment note says cash, check or money order only for fee items, with no credit or debit cards and no bills larger than $20.
What is the Tyler Solid Waste phone number?
Tyler Solid Waste is listed at 903-531-1388. Call before bringing unusual items, fee items, commercial materials, large loads or anything you are unsure about.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Tyler recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Use the official City of Tyler links on this page for final hours, fees, accepted materials and service rules.
Final Local Summary
For most Tyler recycling drop-off needs, use the Downtown Tyler Recycle Center at 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave. Go during listed drop-off hours, break down cardboard, rinse containers, remove glass lids, keep fee items separate, and bring proper payment if you have TVs, monitors, tires, appliances, furniture or mattresses.
Do not bring trash, paint, Styrofoam, PVC pipe or hardback books to the recycling center. Use curbside recycling for cart-approved items, the Recycle Center for glass and special recyclables, Tyler Talks Trash for reminders, hazardous-waste guidance for paint and difficult materials, and bulky/special pickup for large household items when drop-off is not the right route.