Fayette County Recycles More Than 1.45 Million Lbs. in 2025
We have achieved another outstanding year within the Fayette County Recycling Program, by recycling over 1.450 million pounds in: plastics, newspaper, magazines, cardboard and aluminum. According to a Keep Texas Recycling report, 4.133 million gallons of water was saved by recycling in Fayette County (data through October 31, 2025). In addition to that, we have recycled 360 tons of glass, 181 tons of scrap metal, and 902 tires. In early 2026, we will be recycling over 300 tons of scrap metal which we were unable to move in 2025 due to market conditions less than ideal. We have properly disposed of thousands of pounds of household hazardous waste including paint, batteries, chemicals and electronics. We mulched nearly 18,000 cubic yards of brush, visit us to purchase exceptional double ground mulch at remarkably low prices. Call for details (968-8446).
Warda: Thanks to Commissioner Jason McBroom for securing a site to bring the Warda Recycling trailer back to that area. With the expansion of Highway 77, we lost our site for a few months but were able to secure a new site near the Warda Church. Kudos to the community for all your efforts.
Fayetteville: Stage I of the Fayetteville yard expansion has been completed with funds provided through a Capital Area Council of Governments grant (CapCOG). Our Fayetteville site was in dire need of attention and with the addition of an onsite cardboard baler we have seen steady increases in that commodity. Be on the lookout for Stage II equipment to arrive onsite any day now. With the addition of the 20’ x 30’ pole-barn, thanks to Pct.
4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann and his crew for constructing it and Commissioner Sternadel and his crew for the dirt work and manpower, in 2026 we will be installing a plastic’s baler to better meet area demands. On the recommendation of Pct. 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel and the need for more site availability, we have decided to add another day of operation for recycling in Fayetteville. Beginning January 16, our Fayetteville site will be open on Friday mornings from 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. in addition to our normal Tuesday afternoons 1 - 5 p.m.
The recycling industry is forever evolving and trends change. We have received notice from our buyers that we are no longer allowed to store our plastic bales outside due to degradation of the plastic material. However, we were able to utilize an older 20’x25’polebarn at the La Grange site, with the help of Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff and his crew we can now meet the market requirements by utilizing this building.
As always, we are here to help you recycle and properly dispose of your household items, we try to accommodate our Fayette County taxpayers to the best of our ability but there are some items we simply cannot accept. We hope you understand. If you have any questions, please call (979) 968-8446 or ask an attendant on duty. Lastly, thanks to County Judge Dan Mueller and his office for the support of our program, my recycling crew and to all those dedicated customers. This industry requires everyone to work together and become better stewards of the land and its resources. Since 1994, Fayette County has operated an exceptional recycling program, second to no one (so I have been told) because we all work together to get the job done. If you don’t believe me travel around and see what they have to offer. Please always tie your bags shut and secure items in the bed of your trucks. Happy Holiday’s and we look forward to seeing you in 2026.