Published on November 12, 2026
Tyler Recycles Day for 2026 is back on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon! During the event, community members may bring recyclables to the Downtown Recycling Center located at 418 N. Bois D'Arc Ave.
As a Keep America Beautiful and Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate, Keep Tyler Beautiful is proud to participate in America Recycles Day by encouraging people to make recycling part of their everyday lives and providing opportunities to responsibly dispose of recyclable materials. Tyler Recycles Day is open to participation from anyone, no matter where they live.
During Tyler Recycles Day, disposal fees will be waived for select electronics and appliances. Regular disposal fees will still apply to tires, mattresses and furniture.
Ark-La-Tex Shredding will provide free bulk document shredding during the event, giving participants an opportunity to securely dispose of sensitive paperwork. Interstate Batteries will also be on-site to collect used batteries for recycling.
The following items can be dropped off at no charge during Tyler Recycles Day:
Residential televisions and computer monitors
Commercial televisions and monitors from businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations
Refrigerators and air conditioning units
Microwave ovens
The Downtown Recycling Center regularly accepts the following items:
Newspapers, magazines, phonebooks and advertisements
Cardboard of any type (must be broken down)
Aluminum cans (no aluminum pie plates, baking tins or foil)
Tin cans (labels must be removed)
Mixed office paper
Plastics No. 1–5 (must be rinsed)
Cell phones and chargers
Electronics, computers and printers
Ink and toner cartridges
Clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars (must be rinsed, with lids removed; no mirrors)
Automotive, lawnmower and tractor batteries
Metal, including copper, aluminum, brass and steel
Motor oil, hydraulic fluid and antifreeze
Vehicles (title required as proof of ownership)
Regular disposal fees will still apply to furniture, mattresses and tires. Tire disposal fees are based on size and whether the tire has a rim:
Tires 13–28 inches: $5 without rims; $10 with rims
Tires 30 inches and larger: $10 without rims; $15 with rims
The Downtown Recycling Center reserves the right to refuse tires based on size or condition.
Fees must be paid by cash, check or money order. Credit cards, debit cards and bills larger than $20 will not be accepted.
The following items will not be accepted:
PVC pipe
Styrofoam
Hardcover books
Paint
Household trash
For more information about the event or accepted recycling materials, contact Keep Tyler Beautiful at (903) 531-1335.