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Residential Recycling
Save space in your cart and extend the life of the landfill when you use the Recycle it! tool. It's as easy as 1-2-3.
1. Think of an item you might want to recycle
2. Enter the item name at plano.gov/recycleit
3. Get instructions on how to recycle it and where to recycle or donate it
- Collection & Cart Information
- Acceptable Recyclables
- Not Accepted
- Recycle Drop-Off Locations
- Electronic Recycling
- Curbside Textile Recycling
- Collection Reminder - sign up today!
- Residential Collection Calendar
- Interactive Collection Schedule Map
Preparing Your Recyclables
- Recyclables should be placed loosely in your recycling cart.
- Shredded paper should be in clear plastic bags
- If we can't see it; it can't be recycled.
Cart Placement
Cart placement is vital to our collection service. Please adhere to the following guidelines so we may service your cart safely and efficiently.
- Place carts at collection point by 7 a.m. on your collection day with wheels facing the garage and the lid opening toward the alley.
- Allow a MINIMUM of 2 feet of space between your cart and fence and any other object, which may increase damage risk. (i.e., gas meter, mailbox, cable box, parked vehicle and landscape waste pile/bags)
Blocking Access to Carts
According to the City of Plano Ordinance, it is unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle or trailer on public or private property preventing access to solid waste or recycling collection carts by a collection truck attempting to service the cart.
Damaged or Additional Carts
If you have a damaged cart or need an additional cart, contact Customer Service at 972-769-4150 or email.