Recycling Centers

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The intent of the program is to use/reuse a product before it is disposed of as hazardous waste.

We Accept

• Acids and drain cleaners
• Aerosol cans
• Antifreeze, brake fluid, and transmission fluid
• Automotive style and rechargeable batteries
• Do-It-Yourself oil and oil filters
• Fertilizers and pesticides
• Hobby supplies
• Paints
• Poisons
• Pool chemicals
• Solvents and degreasers

Tires

Tires are accepted but require a processing fee:

• Passenger tires are $2 each
• Truck tires are $5 each
• Tires larger than 24.5 inches cannot be accepted.
• Rims are not accepted.

We Cannot Accept

• Ammunition - Contact the Abilene Police Department
• Any containers not clearly labeled specifying the contents
• Biologically active substances
• Containers larger than one gallon (unless arrangements are made with the collection manager)
• Pressurized gas cylinders
• Products containing dioxins or 2-4-5T
• Radioactive materials
• Waste generated by business and industry

We Offer

• Product exchange program
• Home chemicals that are received in a sound container with its original label that clearly states its contents will be placed into the program for free reissue

Teacher Recycle Locker

Located at the Environmental Recycling Center, the locker is a place where residents can drop off other recyclable items such as:

• Cardboard rolls from paper towels and toilet paper
• Clean baby food jars with lids
• Large coffee cans
• Other items that teachers could use for arts and craft projects

Teachers may stop by the locker any time the Environmental Recycling center is open.