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Recycling drop-off center

Brownwood Recycling Center

6800 FM 45 S, Brownwood, TX 76801

Call before you go

We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Brownwood
Hours
Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm; Saturday 8:00 am–12:30 pm.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Not listed.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Refrigerators and freezers

AcceptedFees apply
Fees for refrigerators and freezers
Freon recovery fee$10.00 each

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsFees apply
Fees for tires
Car tire, 20" and under$6.00 each
Truck tire, over 20"$12.00 each
  • No tires with rims.

Paint

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Residential latex paint only, original legible label, 10 gallons or less per household; dry out oil-based paint and put it in the trash.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Automotive batteries only, not household AA/AAA batteries.

Cardboard

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Brownwood
    • Brownwood Recycling Center, 6800 FM 45 S, Brownwood, TX 76801; phone 325-641-8832. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Open Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm and Saturday 8:00am–12:30pm. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Refrigerators, freezers and AC units are accepted with a $10 freon recovery fee per item. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal including water heaters, lawn mowers and ovens is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • No tires with rims; car tires 20" and under $6.00 each, truck tires over 20" $12.00 each. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Only residential latex paint with its original legible label is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Paint: 10 gallons or less per household; oil-based paint must be dried and thrown away. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted Recycling Items (opens in new tab) · City of Brownwood
    • Automotive batteries are accepted (not AA or AAA). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Cardboard is accepted (no wax cartons or greasy food boxes). Checked October 26, 2026.

“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.

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