The short answer: Old tires can’t go in your regular trash, and scrap tires are regulated in Texas. Most landfills, transfer stations, and tire shops will take them for a per-tire fee — commonly a few dollars each, and more for large or rimmed tires. When you buy new tires, the shop will usually recycle … Read more
The short answer: Construction and demolition (C&D) debris — drywall, lumber, concrete, shingles, tile, and the like — goes to a C&D landfill or a transfer station that accepts it, usually charged by weight (per ton) or by the load. Clean concrete, brick, and metal can often be recycled separately, sometimes at a lower cost … Read more
The short answer: Never pour paint down a drain, storm sewer, or onto the ground, and never put liquid paint in your trash. For latex (water-based) paint, dry it out completely — stir in kitty litter, sawdust, or a paint hardener — and most landfills will then accept the solid, dried can. For oil-based paint, … Read more
The short answer: Don’t put TVs, computers, or other electronics in your regular trash — they often contain lead, mercury, and other materials many Texas facilities won’t accept loose, and some sites prohibit them outright. Instead, use a free manufacturer take-back program, an e-waste recycler, a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off, or a retailer recycling … Read more
The short answer: Most Texas landfills and transfer stations will take an old mattress, usually for a small bulky-item fee — commonly a few dollars to around $20 per piece, or charged by the load. Some recycling centers take mattresses for free. Mattresses are rarely accepted in regular curbside trash, so you’ll almost always need … Read more