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Pharr, TX Trash & Recycling: Recycling Requirements (2026)

Light Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Model
Drop-off center, not curbside
Location
West Hall Acres & Nelson St.
Civil penalty
$1,000.00 per violation
Criminal penalty
Class C misdemeanor

Summary

Pharr runs a drop-off recycling center at west Hall Acres and Nelson St. instead of curbside pickup, with a strict list of accepted and prohibited materials under Chapter 110, Article VII.

Recycling center means the designated location for drop off and deposit of authorized items and materials at west Hall Acres and Nelson St., Pharr, Texas 78577, any other designated locations that may be identified from time to time. ... The provisions contained herein do not address recycling for household collection.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 44).

Full Breakdown

The city operates a recycling center for drop-off and deposit of authorized items, paper, metals, plastics coded 1 and 2, and select household items, in plastic or cardboard containers. The article expressly states it does not cover household curbside recycling collection; that would require a separate governing-body amendment. Glass, biohazards, certain paper, electronic waste, chemical waste, and clothing are barred from the center unless the city authorizes otherwise. Violations carry both civil and criminal penalties.

Violations & Fines

Class C misdemeanor conviction plus a civil penalty of $1,000.00 per violation; also subject to maximum penalties for failing to appear in court on the charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pharr pick up recycling at the curb?
No. Chapter 110, Article VII explicitly states the recycling provisions do not address household curbside collection: residents must drop items at the designated recycling center.
What happens if I drop off a prohibited item like glass or paint cans?
It's a violation of the article, punishable as a Class C misdemeanor plus a $1,000.00 civil penalty per violation, unless the city has authorized the item.

Sources & Official References

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