New recycling rules for Comal County Recycling Center go into effect next year (Canva)
COMAL COUNTY, Texas – Comal County has new rules for residents in the new year regarding dropping off recycling materials, according to a Facebook post.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the Comal County Recycling Center at 281 Resource Drive in New Braunfels will no longer accept single-stream recycling or certain materials.
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This change is in an effort to focus on more effective recycling for certain items, the county said.
Brush disposal fees are also being updated.
Here’s a list of what is changing:
Accepted Materials
Metal
Aluminum and metal drinking cans
Cardboard
Appliances
Brush - for varying fees
Automotive, light truck only tires - for a $2 fee
Select electronics, not including TVs or computer monitors
Unaccepted Materials
Glass
Paper
Plastics
Tin cans
Newspapers
Books
Magazines
TVs or computer monitors
New Brush Disposal Fees
Pick-up truck - $15
Trailers (14 feet or smaller) - $30
Trailers (over 14 feet) - $45
Dump trucks - $150
In a separate post, Comal County clarified that this change only applies to those dropping off materials at the recycling center.
As the county does not provide residential trash collection, citizens should contact their collection provider or trash company directly for questions about curbside recycling.
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