RECYCLING FOR THE FUTURE!

The City of McAllen Recycling Center enables our community to be more sustainable through recycling practices. Our purpose is to divert waste from reaching landfills, reduce costly disposal fees for our city and preserve our environment.

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COMPOST, MULCH & MORE

Do You Need Compost, Mulch Or Want To Learn About the BAG IT! Program? McAllen Public Works Department Is Here To Help You!

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BRUSH PICKUP & BAG IT! PROGRAM

The BAG IT! Program provides McAllen Residents with FREE compostable brown paper bags to dispose of grass clippings & leaves.

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Jr. Public Works Academy

Get ready for a summer of learning, creativity, and fun!

Join Jr. Public Works Academy, a series of fun challenges that you can do at home for children ages 6-12. Optional, free, hands-on workshops will also take place every Wednesday in July.

Young Participants can complete challenges at home to earn points throughout the month. Parents can submit proof of completed challenges, and points can be redeemed for exciting prizes during our end-of-program celebration.

In addition to the challenges, participants can register to attend a workshop every Wednesday in July. The workshops will be free and hands-on.

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Why We Recycle

While issues like global warming, loss of rain forests, hazardous waste, and our waste disposal crisis may seem huge and out of our control, there are some things that individuals can control. Waste reduction and recycling efforts can make a difference.