Amarillo offers voluntary curbside recycling through Chapter 8-3, §8-3-92 and private haulers. There is no mandatory recycling ordinance. Residents may use city-affiliated or private services such as Republic Services and KB Recycling for single-stream curbside pickup.
Amarillo Code §8-3-92 establishes the framework for recyclable collection but does not mandate resident participation. The city contracts with Republic Services for trash and recycling, operating the Southwest Landfill Recyclery. KB Recycling independently offers opt-in weekly curbside pickup. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastics #1–#7, glass, and metals. Electronics (e-waste) must be taken to designated drop-off sites and may not be placed in recycling or trash carts. The city also operates drop-off recycling centers. Non-compliance with e-waste rules or placing prohibited items in carts can result in fines.
Placing prohibited materials (e.g., e-waste, hazardous waste) in curbside recycling carts may result in fines under Ch. 8-3, up to $500 per occurrence.
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