Appliance disposal in the Austin area
Sites that accept appliances
Austin Recycle and Reuse Center (household hazardous waste)
2514 Business Center Dr, Austin, TX 78744 (Austin, Travis County)What it takes: Electronics and appliances: computers, TVs, cell phones, printers, microwaves, stoves, washers and dryers, water heaters, air conditioners, lawn mowers, exercise equipment
Who can use it: Free for Austin and Travis County residents (except tires); fees apply for non-residents. Businesses may not drop off hazardous waste.
Hours: By appointment only (schedule online or in the Austin Recycles app) — call to confirm available times
Rules, fees & limits:
- Appointment required; appointments cannot be changed, only cancelled and rebooked.
- Up to 30 gallons of household hazardous waste free (per Travis County); containers no larger than 5 gallons, in original containers, not in trash bags.
- Free reuse store, ReBlend paint and mulch available.
Source: City of Austin – Recycle and Reuse Center; Travis County – Recycling and Disposal (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) Landfill
3016 FM 1327, Creedmoor, TX 78610 (Creedmoor, Travis County)What it takes: Scrap metal and appliances without Freon/compressor: no charge
Who can use it: Open to the public (citizens drop-off station; fees apply)
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or sunset, whichever is first; closed Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
Rules, fees & limits:
- Unsecured loads $35 (free tarp for pickups).
- Freon/compressor removal $50 each.
Source: Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)TDS Bee Cave Transfer Station
4001 Ranch Road 620 S, Bee Cave, TX 78738 (Bee Cave, Travis County)What it takes: Refrigerators, freezers, AC units: $40 each
Who can use it: Call to confirm
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Rules, fees & limits:
- Unsecured loads $25.
Source: Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Hutto Recycling Center (Williamson County)
101 Landfill Rd (entrance to the Williamson County Landfill on FM 1660), Hutto, TX 78634 (Hutto, Williamson County)What it takes: Refrigerators, freezers, AC units: $40 plus fees
Who can use it: Williamson County residential customers only; no commercial
Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.–noon; closed Sunday (call for holiday hours)
Rules, fees & limits:
- Free; sort items before drop-off.
Source: WM – Hutto Recycling Center and Daily Operations (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Round Rock Deepwood Recycling Center & HHW Drop-Off
310 Deepwood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681 (Round Rock, Williamson County)What it takes: Non-Freon appliances: water heaters, microwaves, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers
Who can use it: Round Rock residents (HHW free with driver's license + recent City of Round Rock water bill, or Fern Bluff/Brushy Creek MUD voucher; non-residents $60 per vehicle for HHW)
Hours: Recycling: Monday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Household hazardous waste: Tuesday–Saturday noon–4 p.m. Closed Sundays and City holidays
Rules, fees & limits:
- Free reuse of HHW products with signed waiver.
Source: City of Round Rock – Recycling Center (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)TDS Georgetown Transfer Station
250 W.L. Walden Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626 (Georgetown, Williamson County)What it takes: Refrigerators, freezers, AC units: $45 each
Who can use it: Open to the public (fees apply)
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; closed Sunday
Rules, fees & limits:
- Unsecured loads $25.
Source: Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices (checked 2026-10-30)
📍 Directions (Google Maps)Bastrop County Transfer Station
601 Cool Water Dr, Bastrop, TX 78602 (Bastrop, Bastrop County)What it takes: Appliances (no refrigerators, freezers or AC units): $20 each
Who can use it: Call to confirm
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Rules, fees & limits:
- $25 per load surcharge for asphalt shingles.
Source: Bastrop County – Transfer Station Fee Schedule (PDF) (checked 2026-10-30)
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Official sources
- City of Austin – Recycle and Reuse Center
- Travis County – Recycling and Disposal
- Texas Disposal Systems – Gate Rates & Waste Drop-Off Prices
- WM – Hutto Recycling Center and Daily Operations
- City of Round Rock – Recycling Center
- Bastrop County – Transfer Station Fee Schedule (PDF)
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