If your garage, closet or storage room is full of things you’ve been meaning to get rid of, this Saturday is a good chance to clear them out.
Keep Tyler Beautiful is holding its yearly Tyler Recycles Day on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Downtown Tyler Recycling Center. The event is free and drive-thru, so in most cases you won’t even need to get out of your car.
Part of a National Effort
The event lines up with Keep America Beautiful’s America Recycles Day. The goal is to cut down on waste by helping residents recycle the things piling up in their homes, garages and storage spaces, so those items don’t end up in a landfill.
What You Can Bring
Everyday recyclables
Plastic, metal, electronics, paper, cardboard and glass are all accepted.
Document shredding
Ark-La-Tex Shredding will be on site to safely shred old paperwork. It’s an easy way to get rid of bank statements, old bills and other papers with personal information.
Battery recycling
Interstate Battery will collect old batteries. Batteries should never go in your regular trash.
Bulky items
Large items, including appliances, can also be dropped off.
Furniture and tires
These will be accepted too, but there is a fee.
Event Details
- What: Tyler Recycles Day
- When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Where: Downtown Tyler Recycling Center, 418 N. Bois D’Arc Ave., Tyler
- Cost: Free (fees apply for furniture and tires)
A Few Quick Tips
Get there early if you can, because drive-thru events often get busy later in the morning. Sort your items before you leave home, keeping paper, electronics and batteries in separate bags or boxes, so the drop-off goes quickly. And if you’re bringing furniture or tires, plan on paying a fee.