Round Rock residents now have more opportunities to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, thanks to expanded drop-off hours at the Round Rock Recycling Center.
After years of offering the service just once per month, the City now accepts drop-offs from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Recycling Center, located at 310 Deepwood Drive.
Items such as automotive oil, antifreeze, batteries, gasoline, paint thinners, pool chemicals and lawn fertilizer may be dropped off. The service is free for Round Rock residents and $60 for non-residents. Residents of Fern Bluff or Brushy Creek Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) can participate for free with valid vouchers (see Brushy Creek MUD or Fern Bluff MUD to obtain vouchers).
Accepted items (up to 25 gallons combined):
- Adhesives
- Aerosol cans
- Automotive waste – antifreeze; brake, transmission and power steering fluid; batteries; gasoline; oil and oil filters
- Cleaning products
- Lawn/garden chemicals – fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides
- Mercury
- Paint thinner and solvents
- Paint
- Poisons
- Polishes, lacquer, varnishes
- Pool chemicals
- Smoke detectors
- Solvents
- Stain
Gasoline/motor oil must be in an approved gas container (not milk or other plastic jugs) and be handed directly to the on-site attendant.
Please follow the following guidelines:
- Limit materials to 25 gallons or less
- Keep products in original containers if possible
- Seal containers and label unmarked products
- Do not place items in bags
- Place containers in boxes to prevent spills in your vehicle
- Do not mix products
- Check in with the attendant upon arrival
Items that will not be accepted include:
- Ammunition
- Containers larger than five gallons (including 30- or 50-gallon drums)
- Explosives
- Gas cylinders
- Industrial waste
- Medical waste
- Radioactive material
- Tires
Williamson County and Waste Management also host household hazardous waste collection events twice a year for residents of Williamson County. Details are available at Williamson County HHW.
Many products brought to the Recycling Center can be reused safely and effectively. These products are made available to the public at no cost and can be picked up at the Recycling Center during normal business hours. For liability purposes, a signed waiver will be required before any items can be removed from the site.
Recycling and reclaiming hazardous waste helps prevent environmental dangers and protect natural resources.
Items are free and may include:
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Cleaning products
- Pool chemicals
- Automotive fluids
- Other common household chemicals
The City of Round Rock Recycling Center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Contact the Recycling Center at 512-218-5554 or by email at recycling@roundrocktexas.gov .
