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Hays County Driftwood Recycling is the small county recycling center out on Co Rd 162 in Driftwood, used mostly by residents from town and the surrounding rural area. Neighbors drop off household recyclables here-things like cardboard, paper, bottles and cans-especially during yard-cleanup weekends.
The site feels like a typical rural drop-off: a gravel drive with a small booth or office near the entrance and a cluster of large bins and roll-off containers off to the side. Pull up, sort at the curb if needed, and unload into the appropriate bins; having materials pre-sorted speeds things along. Many county centers also run occasional special collection programs for items like electronics or household hazardous waste, but availability can vary. Weekends and spring cleanup season get busy, so expect short lines then.
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Before You Go
- Break down and flatten boxes before getting out of the car to save space and speed unloading.
- Sort glass, plastics, paper and metals ahead of time so unloading is quick and people behind won’t be held up.
- Aim for midweek or mid-morning on weekdays when possible; weekends and spring cleanups draw the longest lines.
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