City of New Braunfels City Recycle Center: hours, fees, what it takes and who can use it
City of New Braunfels City Recycle Center is a recycling center in New Braunfels, Comal County, run by City of New Braunfels. Open.
New Braunfels Recycle Center at a glance
| Detail | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 S. Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX |
| Run by | City of New Braunfels |
| Type | Recycling center |
| Status | Open |
| Who can use it | Proof of New Braunfels residency required: valid ID or utility bill with a New Braunfels address. For NB residents and businesses (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07). |
| Hours | Effective May 16, 2026: Tue-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am-12:00 pm; Sun-Mon closed (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07) |
| Fees | Free program (per City page) (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07). |
| Takes | Per newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07: Single-stream recyclables (plastics #1-7 under 5 gal, clean dry paper/cardboard, glass bottles/jars, aluminum, steel/tin cans, cartons); White #6 plastic foam (clean, dry); Cardboard (flattened, cut to 30 x 60 in or smaller); Scrap metal incl. appliances without Freon, lawn mowers without fluids, emptied water heaters, BBQ grills, bicycles. |
| Doesn't take | Electronic devices incl. wires & cords; Aluminum foil; Foam incl. mattress foam; Mirrors, vases, ceramics, drinking glasses; Shredded paper; Tissues, paper towels, cups, plates, utensils; Coated paper bags; Wood and lumber; Green waste; Plastic bags/wrap; Plastic hangers; Appliances with Freon; Helium tanks; Propane tanks; Items with fuel or liquid inside; Trash; Diapers; Feed/pet food bags; Bagged recyclables; Trailer loads of recyclables (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07). |
| Official page | City of New Braunfels |
Sources (checked Nov 2026): newbraunfels.gov · newbraunfels.gov, page 2.
Or have us haul it
If you would rather not load a truck and drive it yourself, we pick it up, load it and haul it away. See what we haul and our prices.
We work in Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Fischer, New Braunfels, Schertz and Spring Branch in Comal County. The areas page lists the other towns we work in.
Other drop-off sites in Comal County: Comal County Recycling Center, New Braunfels Bulky Drop-Off and New Braunfels HHW Drop-Off.
More disposal guides: every dump and landfill in Central Texas and all our guides.
New Braunfels Recycle Center: questions
Can anyone use New Braunfels Recycle Center?
Proof of New Braunfels residency required: valid ID or utility bill with a New Braunfels address. For NB residents and businesses (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07). Sources (checked Nov 2026): newbraunfels.gov.
What are New Braunfels Recycle Center's hours?
Effective May 16, 2026: Tue-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am-12:00 pm; Sun-Mon closed (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07) Sources (checked Nov 2026): newbraunfels.gov.
What does New Braunfels Recycle Center charge?
Free program (per City page) (newbraunfels.gov, checked 2026-11-07). Sources (checked Nov 2026): newbraunfels.gov.
Rather skip the trip?
We load it and haul it away, and you get the price before we start.
Free on-site quote. Upfront price before we start.