Recycling Restrictions

A variety of recycling opportunities

We cannot accept:

Televisions with tubes
Computer monitors with tubes
Tires
household hazardous waste such as paint, chemicals, etc.

Electronic Recycling Sponsored by Keystone Enterprises

Time 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Will be located on Elm St between Mulberry and Pecan

The event is open to individuals and businesses

We will accept: Full List Downloadable

Anything powered by a cord or battery
Small appliances
Battery operated lawn equipment
Electronics
Computers, computer equipment including monitors without tubes
Televisions – without tubes
Batteries of any kind, including auto and marine
Ammunition and firearms
Large appliances (refrigerators and air conditioners must be drained of freon)

Paper Shredding – Sponsored by First United Bank – using MIDCON Shredding

Time 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Will be located on Elm St between Mulberry and Pecan

MidCon can safely destroy just about any documents.

Limit of 5 copier size boxes per vehicle.
No trailers
Sensitive documents like tax information
Plan to drive through, have your vehicle unloaded and leave immediately.
Those who want to watch their papers shredded will have to park off-site and walk back to watch.
Recycling of newspapers & cardboard is available at the City of Sherman bins.
Please have your items sorted before you arrive a the event.

Cartoon used with permission: Thanks very much Dave.
Check out more great cartoons at www.davegranlund.com

Unused Medication Collection – Sponsored by Sherman Police Department

Time 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Will be located on Elm St between Mulberry and Pecan

Bring your expired or unused prescription drugs and other unwanted medications that have been piling up around your home and recycle them responsibly by bringing them to the Texoma Earth Day Festival. The environment will thank you!

Cardboard (flattened) – City of Sherman

Time: Roll-off Bin 9-4

City is providing a larger bin for Cardboard which will be located on Elm St between Mulberry and Pecan

Please make sure boxes are flattened before arriving

American Textile Recycling Service

Time: Bins 9-4

Will be located on Elm St between Mulberry and Pecan

ATRC will be bringing brochures that talk about textiles and will be available to talk to folks about what happens to the textiles they donate. Additionally, ATRC will have several items to give away to folks as they come by.

Items Accepted: Not Accepted:

Clothing Shoes Fabric Yardage Upholstery Fabric

Scrap Fabric Rags Towels Sofa & Chair Cushions

Blankets Rugs Yarn Fabrics & Materials

Thread Rope Sheets contaminated with

Curtains Mixed Blend Fabrics Toys chemicals or oils

Small Housewares (non-breakable). Books (useable) Mattresses

Separate Containers for – City of Sherman

NOTE: All recycle must be sorted before arriving. Do not bring trash! No mixed bags will be accepted. No trailers. No tires, oil based paint or other household hazardous waste

Time: Separate Bins 9-4

Will be located on Elm St between Mulberry and Pecan

Paper and newspaper
Styrofoam, ink & toner cartridges
#1, #2, & #5 Plastics, tin and aluminum food & beverage containers
Plastic Bags (shrink film, dry cleaner bags, shopping bags (no food bags or contractors plastic).