FAQs • Brownwood, TX • CivicEngage

Can plastic bags be recycled with plastic bottles?: No. The plastic bottles will have to be removed from the plastic bags before being put into the designated dumpster. We do not recycle the plastic bags at our facility.

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Recycling Center

1. What items are accepted at the Recycling center?: Follow link for a list of accepted items of call 325-641-8832 for additional information.
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2. The item I want to recycle has a recycling symbol on it but you won’t accept it at your facility for recycling. Why?: As much as we would like to recycle every item that is brought to our facility, it comes down to a matter of market demand. We cannot collect and process materials if we have no one to buy them within a reasonable distance of our location. Also, if we include too much “Non grade” material mixed in with the recyclables that we do accept, then we risk getting an even lower price for our material or even losing buyers for the product that we do have.

3. Do my containers need to be clean when I bring them out?: Yes. For glass jars, glass bottles and plastic bottles, we do ask that you rinse and remove the lids. We also ask that you give your metal food cans a rinse to remove any food debris as well.

4. Can plastic bags be recycled with plastic bottles?: No. The plastic bottles will have to be removed from the plastic bags before being put into the designated dumpster. We do not recycle the plastic bags at our facility.

5. Can I recycle aluminum foil with the aluminum cans?: No. Because of the possibility of food contamination with the aluminum foil, we only accept aluminum beverage cans for recycling at our facility.

6. When do you have mulch for sale and will you load it for me?: We typically have mulch for sale all year round.
We will be glad to load the mulch for you providing we have enough staff and equipment available. Please call us before coming out so we can try to have staff and equipment on hand.

7. Can I just show up to get some mulch?: We ask that you please call ahead of time to make sure that we have the staff and the equipment to be able to get it loaded for you.

8. Do I have to take the refrigerant out of the refrigerator or freezer before I bring it to you?: No. We have certified staff members who will recover the refrigerant and dispose of it properly. However, we do ask that you remove all food, trash, loose shelving, and any drawers that may still be inside prior to bringing it to the recycling center.

9. What type of paint can I bring to the recycling center?: We accept latex paint with the original label for recycling. Paint must be from a residential source, and will not be accepted from a business or any other commercial source. Spray paint cans will be accepted for recycling also. There is also a 10 gallon limit on buckets of paint, and a 10 can limit on spray paint.

10. Will there be someone there to unload my recyclable items?: If we have someone available we can assist you, but be prepared to unload it yourself.

11. I am interested in the pulverized glass, does the recycling center provide containers for this?: Pulverized glass is available at no charge to the public upon availability, but at this time we do not provide containers. We do not have staff available to assist in loading so be prepared to load it yourself and please bring your own container.