Allen Recycles Day

This convenient event allows Allen solid waste utility customers a one-stop disposal of accepted items for recycling and donations.

Weather information: Event will continue in the rain but may be paused during periods of thunder/lightning.

Event information:

1. Saturday, November 14, 2026
2. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
3. Allen Municipal Service Center (900 S Greenville Avenue.)

Must bring for event entry:

1. Place current City of Allen utility bill in windshield
2. Driver's license with address that matches the one on your bill

Accepted Donations

Animal donations

1. Pet products, toys & carriers
2. Unexpired pet food, supplements & medical dips
3. Laundry detergent & towels

Bicycle donations

1. Bicycles, tricycles and bike accessories

Shoe donations

1. All types of shoes/footwear accepted

Other donations

1. Eyeglasses
2. Household goods
3. Clean, bagged clothing & accessories
4. Books & DVDs
5. Toys
6. Working televisions/electronics (no “tube”/rear projection TVs or monitors)
7. Walkers, rollators, wheelchairs, crutches
8. Shower chairs, tub transfer benches, IV poles

Electronics donations

Participants are responsible for removing all data from devices prior to disposal. No “tube” or rear-projection TVs or CRTcomputer monitors.

1. Laptops & tablets
2. Printers & ink cartridges
3. Copy/fax machines
4. Answering machines
5. Flat-screen TVs & computer monitors
6. Computer towers & accessories

Cardboard boxes

Clean, empty, flattened cardboard boxes only.

Paper for shredding

Limit 5 file-sized boxes or kitchen-sized (12-16 gallon) plastic trash bags. Remove all binders and clips before disposal.

Medication disposal

Dispose anonymously in the drive-thru drop-off.

1. Prescription & non-prescription drugs
2. Over-the-counter medications
3. Sharps

Not Accepted Items

1. Bulk trash
2. Metals
3. Batteries
4. Tires
5. Chemicals
6. Loose brush
7. Home improvement waste

Visit CityofAllen.org/Trash for disposal options.