PHOTO: The City of Victoria has moved its recycling drop-off service to the Waste Management facility on U.S. Highway 59.

Starting March 7, Victoria residents who need to drop off recycling will do so at the Waste Management facility located at 10205 U.S. Highway 59 (next to Stallion Infrastructure Services).

The larger facility will allow for greater oversight by Waste Management and more efficient separation of drop-off and collection services compared to the former drop-off location on George Street. 

Recycling may be dropped off at the Waste Management facility on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents must show a utility bill and identification card as proof of residence.

Residents may also drop off their recycling at the drop-off locations operated by Victoria County. For more information about these services, visit www.vctx.org. 

What can be recycled?

PHOTO: Residents may drop off their recycling in the two containers near the gate.

The following items can be recycled through the City of Victoria:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Metal cans
• Plastics #1 and #2 (most plastic bottles and jugs; check for the number label)

The City of Victoria does not accept glass for recycling.

Plastic trash bags are not recyclable. Residents bringing recyclables in plastic bags must empty the bags at the facility.

Get rid of waste the right way

More than 40% of the waste that the City receives for recycling cannot be recycled. This includes items that are not recyclable (such as plastic bags) as well as recyclables that have become contaminated by non-recyclable waste.

The City of Victoria encourages residents to dispose of waste properly to prevent contamination in our recycling system. The City of Victoria’s online Waste Wizard tool offers instructions for properly disposing of more than 200 types of common waste items.

To learn more and to look up items, visit www.victoriatx.gov/wastewizard.