The City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Department offers presentations and information tabling for City of Corpus Christi schools and community groups upon availability. Requests are considered on a first come-first served basis.
Recycling
Recycling saves natural resources and energy. Many everyday items are recyclable through the City's curbside recycling program. The program accepts paper, plastic, cardboard, and metals. There is no need to sort recyclables. Be sure to give them a quick rinse and empty all liquids before placing them in the blue recycling cart. When you Recycle Right, you're reducing pollution and greenhouse gasses in our community.
CC Recycles Waste Wizard
Type the name of a waste item below and we'll tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.
Recycling
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Appliances
You can recycle large appliances, but not in the blue recycling cart. Small electric appliances belong in your trash cart. Large appliances can be dropped off for recycling at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station.
Bags
Bags and contents are considered trash. Do not bag recyclables. Plastic bags create processing problems as they become tangled or melt into the gears of the recycling equipment. They cause damage, delays, and costly repairs. Drop off plastic shopping bags, shrink wrap, dry cleaning, and bread bags at your favorite grocery shopping store.
Batteries
Place these common household batteries in the trash cart. Landfills safely accommodate this type of waste.
Boxes
The City offers a one-time pick-up of moving boxes. Contact the City's Call Center by dialing 311.
Broken Cart
Use the CC Recycles app to Report a Problem or contact the City's Call Center by dialing 311 to get a replacement cart.
Caps / Lids
Please remove caps and lids. Bottle caps cannot be recycled at our facilities.
CC Recycles
CC Recycles is an app that is available free of charge for customers to download onto their mobile phones or tablets. The app contains collection schedules and offers tips on recycling.
K-Cups
Commonly referred to as K-Cups, these plastic containers are smaller than a credit card, contain multiple materials, and are prohibited by our program.
Litter Critter
Litter Critter events accept everyday items that are not recyclable in our local program. Recycling may be taken to Republic Services at 4414 Agnes or the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station at 4001 Ayers for processing.
Milk Cartons
Milk, juice, stock, and wine cartons are often covered in food-grade wax or lined in plastic. Corpus Christi recycling facilities do not process these mixed materials.
Oops! Tags
The Oops! tag identifies which item(s) contaminates the blue recycling cart. Be sure to throw these items in the trash. The cart contents will be collected and processed for recycling as usual.
Learn more about Recycle Tags here.
Recycle Right
Recycle Right is a local program to improve recycling habits through education. The goal is to reduce the amount of trash in recycling carts.
Return a Cart
Carts are property of the City. If you no longer want your recycling cart, contact the City's Call Center by dialing 311. Our team will place a work order to pick up your blue recycling cart.
Second Cart
Contact the City's Call Center by dialing 311 for more information on obtaining a second recycling cart. There is no fee for obtaining a second recycling cart.
Store Donations
For items that cannot be recycled through our program, local retailers and organizations offer opportunities to donate reusable goods and recycle some items. Please check with your favorite grocery, hardware, retailer, dry-cleaner, and other organizations for information about their programs.
Wash Recyclables
Plastic containers, aluminum, and steel cans need a quick rinse of residue before tossing into the blue recycling cart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I reach the Recycle Outreach Team for presentations and education?
What can I find the Holiday Collection Schedule?
You can find the Holiday Collection Schedule on page four of the Service Guide, linked below.
Recycling Drop Off Locations
Citizens with non-residential properties can utilize two recycling drop-off centers.
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station
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Highway 286 at Ayers
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Republic Services
View on Google Maps »
4414 Agnes Street
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
Check out the CC Recycles app!
Available free of charge
You can download the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
About Us
Solid Waste Services offers essential sanitation services to dispose of residential trash, household hazardous waste, brush, and bulky items. The department also offers recycling services, and free online tools to help answer customer questions.
Contact Information
Collection Center
J.C. Elliott Transfer Station
Hwy 286 (At Ayers)
Corpus Christi, TX 78415