Dripping Springs

Recycling Guidelines

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.

Mixed Recycling: Plastic, paper, metal and glass can be comingled together in your single-stream recycling collection

PLASTIC

Look for plastic items labeled #1 and #2.

  • Bath bottles- shampoo, soap, etc.
  • Beverage & food bottles, jars, and jugs
  • House bottles & jugs- cleaning supplies, detergent, etc.
  • Lids and caps can stay on plastic bottles
Lids and caps can stay on bottles and containers
Plastic, single-serve to-go containers with no food residue

METAL

Look for tin, aluminum and other metal items

  • Aluminum cans- beverage, food, etc.
  • Tin cans

Tin, aluminum, steel, and empty aerosol cans

PAPER

Look for Paper items

  • Books
  • Junk mail
  • Magazines
  • Newspaper
  • Office paper
  • Phone books
  • Shredded paper

Paper can be recycled up to seven times, depending on the quality

Cardboard tubes from wrapping or toilet paper rolls

GLASS

Look for glass food jars and drink bottles

  • Bottles & jars- beverage, food, etc.
Bottles and jars (remove lids or caps)
Clean and dry your glass bottles

Mixed Recycling: Plastic, paper, metal and glass can be comingled together in your single-stream recycling collection

Doorstep Recycling Collection
Place acceptable recyclables in a securely tied, see-thru bag, separate from your trash and place in your bin, outside your front door with your scheduled trash collection.

When in Doubt – Toss it Out
Please do not place any unacceptable items in communal recycling containers or in your household recycling bags. Remember, if recycling contains “contaminants” (non-recyclable items or containers not properly cleaned), the whole batch may be rejected and sent to a land fill. When in doubt – best to toss it out!

What can NOT be recycled

  • Yard waste
  • E-waste
  • Household hazardous waste
  • Wood waste
  • Ceramics
  • Windows
  • Mirrors

Recycle Collection Tips

  • Other items that may be recycled in special locations; check the “recycling resources” tab for contact information 
    • Antifreeze
    • Batteries
    • Motor oil

Multifamily-specific highlights. Check with your municipality for the latest guidelines.

  • The City of Dripping Springs does not provide residential, or commercial waste removal or recycling services. Residential services are contracted with the private hauler, Waste Connections. Commercial services may be provided by a number of private hauler companies that service the area,
    Waste Connection, Dripping Springs
    https://www.wasteconnections.com/
    512-282-3508

Hays County Drop Off Recycling Centers

  • Hazardous wastes (paints, acids, solvents, light bulbs, cleaners, pesticides/insecticides)
  • Pool chemicals (shock, chlorine tablets, algaecides)
  • Gasoline, diesel, brake fluid, transmission fluid, flammable liquids
  •  #3, #5, or #7 type plastic containers
  •  Flat plastic
  •  Plastic bags
  •  Food boxes or wax containers
    https://hayscountytx.com/departments/recycling-solid-waste/

Hays County Drop Off Recycling Center Locations:

Electronics Recycling:
Hays County accepts electronics at the Driftwood and Wimberley facilities.
Items Accepted:

Learn more about recycling in your city.

For more information, please contact:

Waste Connection, Dripping Springs
https://www.wasteconnections.com/
512-282-3508

Recycling & Solid Waste Coordinator
20290 FM 150 West,Driftwood, Texas 78191
Billy Gephart​
512.216.5235
[email protected]

This information is not your official community or municipality guidelines. Recycling mandates may change based on the local processing capabilities and shifting markets. Contact your leasing office or local recycling agency to learn more or use the links under the “Recycling Resources"