Richardson, TX
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1260 Columbia Drive
Office Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Fri.
Main Number: 972-744-4111
Email: vPublicServices@cor.gov
Each household is provided with recycling collection service one day each week. This collection will occur on one of the same days designated for regular trash collection. View Recycling Collection Day Map.
Recycling collection points for each home are the same as the regular trash collection points, which is usually in the alley. To ensure proper collection, flatten cardboard boxes, and place empty, clean and dry recyclables out by 7 a.m. On rainy days, please do not set out cardboard or newspaper (that is not in a blue bag).
Disposing of grass, leaves, tree limbs or other vegetation?
Make Mulch, Not Trash
Looking for more information on recycling resources in North Texas?
Time to Recycle North Texas
The City of Richardson schedules holiday makeup days for recycling collection. No holiday makeup days are provided for regular trash.
Blue recycling bags and black trash bags can be purchased at various facilities throughout the City.
Learn about all the items you can recycle or compost including plastic containers, corrugated cardboard and and newspapers.
24/7 Response Center
972-744-4111
Environmental Services
Coordinator
Gayle Copening
972-744-4410
Email
Report Missed Recycling
972-444-4111
MyRichardson App
Online Form
Recycling Drop-off Center
Westside Pump Station, 101 N. Cottonwood Dr. (Cottonwood Drive and Beltline Road)
The City of Richardson has a drop-off recycling center that is open to Richardson residents 7 a.m.-9 p.m., seven days a week. This center provides a place for all Richardson residents to recycle, even if they live in an area services by the blue bag “curbside” program.
Please do not bring non-recyclable material, including paint to this site.
Document Shredding Service
Drive-up document shredding services are offered every Saturday by DFW Shredding to residents. More Information
Electronic Recycling
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (T.C.E.Q.) has two manufacturer take-back programs that offer recycling opportunities: Texas Recycles TVs and Texas Recycles Computers. Check them out for additional ways to recycle your old electronics.
Removing items over 50 lbs?
Check out our Brush and Bulky Item Collection Program.
Just remember to Think BIG.
Items under 50 lbs. can easily be picked up by regular trash crews. Learn More