Gainesville and Cooke County
City of Gainesville Recycling Center
City-operated recycling drop-off center. Free for city residents with active water bill.
Recorded prices. Confirm current rates and availability with the provider.
- City Resident Drop-offFree with active water bill or state ID · self-haulFreea load
- County Resident Drop-offIncludes sales tax · self-haul$20.85a load
City of Gainesville Recycling Center
601 North Interstate 35, Gainesville, TX
Hours- Mon.8 AM to 4 PM
- Tue.8 AM to 4 PM
- Wed.8 AM to 4 PM
- Thu.8 AM to 4 PM
- Fri.8 AM to 4 PM
- Sat.8 AM to 11 AM (closed mid-Jan to mid-Apr)
- Sun.Closed
Recorded provider hours. Bars cover midnight to midnight. Confirm holiday and seasonal changes.
No holiday closures recorded. Confirm with the facility.
Accepted materials
Cardboard (flattened)Cereal/cracker boxesNewspapersOffice paperPhone booksMagazinesPlastics 1 & 2Aluminum & steel cansAppliances (washers, dryers, water heaters)
Not accepted
GlassPlastic bagsTakeout containersFood-soiled paperKitchen/yard wasteBatteriesHardback booksStyrofoamHazardous wasteScrap aluminum/foil
Pay with: cash, check, credit card
