Recycle Right! Big Blue Rollcart Recyclable Items Include:

 

Now Dallas residents can recycle cartons for milk, juice, soups and broth. Just one more way to help keep Dallas green!

• Glass: Bottles and jars of any color (Please note: for the safety of our collection staff, please place any broken glass in a paper bag before placing in your rollcart or blue bag)
• No window glass. No light bulbs. No ceramics. No mirrors. No Pyrex. No fiberglass.
• Plastics: Containers labeled #1 - #7. You can find the plastics number in the recycling triangle on the base of the container. If in doubt, put it in the cart - we'll sort it out, if need be.
• No plastic grocery bags (regardless of number in recycle symbol). No Styrofoam or peanuts. No chemical containers. No toys. No plastic utensils.
• Metals: Steel, tin, and aluminum (labels do not need to be removed). Empty aerosol (non-hazardous) cans are OK too.
• No aluminum foil. No pie plates. No parts. No toys. No electronics. No appliances.
• Paper products & Cardboard: Newspapers and inserts, window envelopes, magazines, catalogs, paperbacked books, phone books, food and detergent boxes, paper egg cartons, 12-pack drink cartons, folded corrugated boxes, cardboard boxes, cereal boxes.
• No rubber bands. No plastic wrapping. No hardback books. No waxed cardboard. No plastic or foil-lined cereal or cracker boxes. No pizza delivery boxes or food contaminated boxes.

Recyclable items DO NOT include:

• Styrofoam
• Food waste
• Electronics (see info on e-cycling below)
• Yard waste (grass trimmings, branches, leaves) please leave these items for the once-monthly Brush/Bulk collection

Terracycle Brigades

Terracycle has organized recycling Brigades to help us keep waste out of the landfill, preserve resources, and earn money. The City of Dallas has joined five Terracycle Brigades to earn money for Friends of the Dallas Public Library. Anyone can help collect items to be recycled. Items can be dropped off at your local Dallas library, Dallas City Hall, or shipped directly from you to Terracycle.
Click here to learn more.

Electronics Recycling (e-cycling)

Have you ever noticed how the “latest gadget” becomes obsolete immediately? Something newer and better becomes available almost before you get your new gadget home!

Well, don’t trash your electronics…e-cycle! Currently, less than 4% of the more than 500 million retired cell phones in the United States are recycled.

From TVs and computers to cell phones and video games and everything in-between, the City of Dallas Sanitation Services Department offers two convenient ways for you to recycle your old electronics:

• Drop-off locations: Drop-off your electronics at one of our four Stop, Drop & Go! drop-off locations around the city.
• Recycling Roundup: Bring your electronics, e-waste, and even small appliances. You can also bring other items not accepted in your Big Blue Rollcart like toys, clothing, florescent light bulbs, batteries, and more. Roundups are held periodically during the year. Check www.GreenDallas.net for the latest dates and locations.

The City of Dallas has also worked with non-profit organizations to collect cell phones, batteries, and inkjet/laser print cartridges. If you would like the City of Dallas to help your organization collect these items to benefit your program, please email us or call 214-670-1200.

Chemical Disposal/Recycling

Household chemicals and used oils can be recycled. Don’t just dump them in the trash! These items can be dangerous for children who may be playing around or have access to your trash can.

Take these items to:
Home Chemical Collection Center
11234 Plano Road, Dallas, Texas 75243
(214) 553-1765

For more recycling information, visit the City of Dallas Sanitation Services Recycling web page or call the City’s “Recycle Line” (214) 670-4475.