Diversion Recycling Center

Although the City of Austin Landfill is closed, the Diversion Recycling Center still accepts items such as appliances (except microwaves and TV's), car batteries, aluminum cans and large metal items. These items are accepted free of charge for recycling.

The Diversion Recycling Center no longer accepts used motor oil. Find out where to recycle motor oil > >

Recycling Computers and Electronics
The Diversion Recycling Center does not accept old computers or other electronics. See a list of local electronics recyclers for help disposing of these items.

Free Wood Chips
Free mulch is available to the public at the City of Austin Landfill on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call (512) 243-3325 first to find out if chips are available. Please bring pitchforks, bags and shovels to load the mulch yourself.

Location, Hours and Directions
The Diversion Recycling Center is located on the grounds of the landfill, but is run by a private company.

Address: 10108 FM 812 Map (500 KB)
Phone: (512) 243-1894
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Holiday closings: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Directions:
From central Austin, go south on 183 towards Lockhart. Go straight through the light at Burleson Road. Turn left at the next light at FM 812. The landfill is the second landfill on your left, about 1 mile down the road.

From Bastrop, go west on Highway 71. Before passing the airport, turn left on to FM 973. Take FM 973 to the stop sign at FM 812. Turn right on to FM 812. The landfill will be the first one on your right.

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