Paid To Recycle In Houston

So, I realized the other day when I was doing some research that I really need to do more research.  Maybe some of you GREEN Houstonians out there can help?

I was trying to find a place to Recycle Carpet.   I had heard previously that certain manufacturers would do it, but only certain kinds. I was on a hunt.

Finally, I ran across this company:

Name: Southeast Carpet & Recycling
Street: 5926 South Loop East
Houston, tx 77033-1018
Phone: (713) 734-3775

That was all of the information I could find.    Couldn’t really find a website other than one that was a directory. It kind of peaked my interest, so I decided to call.

I said:

‘I ran across your information online and it says you do carpet and recycling. Do you recycle the carpet?‘

The response was:

“YES! We recycle carpet AND padding.”

Wow! Ok. I explained why I was calling and that someone would be in touch with them and as I was about to hang up the Gentleman said:

“Oh, and we will PAY 4 cents per pound on any padding to be recycled”

Oh my. Wow again!  Now, that’s not a whole lot but if you take in to consideration how nasty and grungy carpet padding can be that has been down for years and years…that could add up.   BUT more than anything, it’s an incentive! That would likely pay for the gas to drop it off atleast!

So who else is out there around town that has a program like this?  Besides the City of Houston and Un-Incorporated County Recycling Centers are there ANY that you are aware of?  Are there any that offer some pretty neat incentives like PAYING for what you turn in?

What a great concept.  I’m hoping that some of my readers can help make a larger list here.  I would be happy to create another page that includes Recycling Options in and around Houston.

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2 Responses to “Paid To Recycle In Houston”

  1. Deb Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    This is fantastic! My carpet needs replacing but I didn’t want to send it to the landfill.

    Also, is there a place to recycle a stainless steel kitchen sink?

    Thanks!

  2. steph Says:
    January 26th, 2009 at 2:07 am

    Hi Deb,

    Thanks for stopping by! Habitat for Humanity has 2 stores in Houston that would probably be happy to take your stainless steel kitchen sink.

    There are a couple of different locations in Houston so here is a link to help you find the one closest to you. They also have some pretty cool stuff that you can buy if you are needing some other stuff for the home. Good luck and Thanks again!

    http://www.houstonhabitat.org/restore/index.php

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