Cobbs Recycling Center
4201 Trice Ave, Waco, TX 76710
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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
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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.
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- No food-contaminated cardboard such as pizza boxes.
Batteries
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- Household batteries only; no lithium-ion or car batteries.
Computers
AcceptedCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Other electronics
Accepted with conditionsCost unknownFees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
- No scrapped-out electronics, chargers or cables.
Paint
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)- Waco residents only: bring a Waco water bill within 30 days of its due date and a photo ID with the same address.
- Latex paint only, up to 5 gallons a month, no additional fee.
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Tire 15 in. or smaller | $3.50 each |
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| Tire 20 in. or smaller | $6.00 each |
- Waco residents only: bring a Waco water bill within 30 days of its due date and a photo ID with the same address.
- Up to four tires per visit, off the rim, 20-inch maximum; fees are added to your utility bill.
Refrigerators and freezers
Accepted with conditionsFees apply| Refrigerant removal | $15.00 each |
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- Waco residents only: bring a Waco water bill within 30 days of its due date and a photo ID with the same address.
- Needs a certified technician’s refrigerant-removed tag, or Cobbs removes it for $15.
Where this information comes from
Checked October 26, 2026
- Cobbs Recycling Center (opens in new tab) · City of Waco Solid Waste
- Cobbs Recycling Center is at 4201 Trice Ave, Waco 76710, open Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; phone (254) 299-2489. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Self-service recycling of household items is open to everyone regardless of where they live. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paper accepted includes cardboard; no food-contaminated cardboard such as pizza boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Household batteries are accepted; no lithium-ion or car batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Electronic waste such as computers and cell phones is accepted; scrapped-out TVs or electronics and chargers and cables are not. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrapped-out televisions or electronics and chargers and cables are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Resident services require a Waco water bill within 30 days of its due date and a matching photo ID. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waco residents can drop off latex paint, up to 5 gallons a month, at no additional fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Refrigerators and other Freon appliances need a certified technician’s tag, or the center removes the refrigerant for $15 per appliance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to four tires off the rim per visit, 20-inch maximum; $3.50 per tire for 15 inches or smaller and $6.00 for 20 inches or smaller, billed on the utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Fees are not collected on site but added to the next utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.
How we check our informationListing this place doesn’t mean we partner with it.