Recycling
Community Recycling | Dates, Locations & Accepted Items
Fairfield ISD is proud to partner with local organizations to provide recycling opportunities for our community throughout the year.
Community recycling is available on the third Saturday of each month, with a special annual Fairfield One Stop Recycle Drop offering additional recycling and disposal services.
Below you'll find collection dates, locations, accepted materials, and information about recycling reminders.
Monthly Community Recycling
When: Third Saturday of each month
Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m.
Location: Behind Fairfield Junior High School
2026–2027 Recycling Dates
2026
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September 19
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October 17
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November 21 (Special event location — see below)
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December 19
2027
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January 16
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February 20
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March 20
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April 17
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May 15
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June 19
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July 17
Items Accepted at Monthly Collections
Paper & Cardboard
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Newspapers, catalogs, magazines, and junk mail
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Shredded paper and mixed office/household paper
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Cardboard boxes (please flatten)
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Confidential documents (must be shredded)
Plastic
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Plastics numbered 1–7
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Water bottles, milk jugs, and similar containers
Metal
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Aluminum cans
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Tin and other metal food and beverage cans (please rinse)
Please Note: Paper, plastic, and cardboard do not need to be separated.
Important: Materials are accepted only between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Please do not leave recycling before or after scheduled collection hours.
Annual Fairfield One Stop Recycle Drop
The annual Fairfield One Stop Recycle Drop provides an opportunity to recycle additional household items not accepted during regular monthly collections.
2026 Special Event Details
Dates: Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 8:30–10:30 a.m. both days
Location: FISD Welding Center, 615 Post Oak Road, Fairfield
Please note: The special event takes place at the FISD Welding Center, NOT behind Fairfield Junior High School.
Additional Items Accepted at the One Stop Recycle Drop
In addition to regular recycling materials, the following items will be accepted:
Medications
Fairfield Police Department officers will accept unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications for responsible disposal.
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No liquid medications or needles.
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Please hand medications directly to an officer at the event.
Clothing & Textiles
Clothing, coats, shoes, towels, sheets, blankets, and other textiles are accepted. All items must be clean and dry.
Reusable items will be donated to families in need throughout Freestone County. Items that can no longer be used will be recycled to benefit the Fairfield Fire Department.
Electronics
URT will accept computers, monitors, printers, ink cartridges, small copy/fax machines, cellphones, televisions, cables, power cords, and other computer accessories.
URT clears personal information from electronic devices according to Department of Defense (DoD) standards.
CRT televisions and CRT monitors are limited to two per household.
Batteries
Batteries Plus Bulbs will accept NiCd, NiMH, lead, lithium-ion, and batteries from AC/DC equipment, including car batteries.
Eyeglasses
Prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, reading glasses, frames, and accessories will be accepted for donation to the Fairfield Lions Club.
Sign Up for Monthly Recycling Reminders
Never miss a community recycling event!
Text @ffrecycle to (469) 425-2522 to sign up for monthly recycling reminders.
A Community Partnership
Community recycling is made possible through a partnership among the FISD Recycle Team, NRG Energy–Limestone Plant, Fairfield Rotary Club, FHS Interact Club, Waste Connections, Fairfield Police Department, and the City of Fairfield.
Volunteers are always welcome!
Questions or More Information
Nicole Crawford
Fairfield High School
903-389-4177
Nicole.Crawford@fairfieldisd.org