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We use Green Guy Recycling in San Marcos, TX for cardboard, ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling. Green Guy’s folks are always kind, respectful and efficient making doing business with them fast, easy, and pleasant. They are on-time and professional when performing on-site pickups and drop-offs. The recycling center on Hwy 80 is tidy, neat, and organized, ensuring an efficient, safe, and professional operation.

Green Guy Recycling in San Marcos, Texas has been nothing short of amazing for our company. The relationship between Green Guy and Verde goes back before Verde was in existence! [Green Guy Recycling is] always helpful, always willing to do whatever they can to help as quickly as possible, and they always answer the call. If something can’t happen they are very communicative as to when it will be taken care of. Loyal, truthful and trustworthy best describes them! We have never had a bad experience. Thanks Joey, Will, and Jeremy for always going above and beyond for your customers!

In a time when Texas has over 200 municipal landfills, collectively disposing of nearly 40 million tons of waste, it is heartening to know that companies like Green Guy Recycling are leading the charge with their robust recycling programs.

Recycling programs are a cornerstone of San Marcos’ and Texas’ sustainability efforts. Green Guy Recycling stands at the forefront of these efforts, collaborating with the City of San Marcos to provide essential recycling services for residents. They purchase a variety of metals, batteries, and electronics, thereby preventing these items from ending up in landfills and promoting their reuse.

Moreover, Green Guy Recycling significantly contributes to a circular, sustainable economy in San Marcos by acquiring surplus building materials such as roofing sheets and I-beams and offering them for resale to local residents. This not only fills local needs but also promotes resource efficiency and sustainability.

In May 2024, the City Council approved a new 5-year contract with Green Guy Recycling, ensuring the continuation of these valuable services for San Marcos residents. This contract renewal underscores the trust and reliance the community places in Green Guy Recycling’s services.

The Greater San Marcos Partnership is proud to call Green Guy Recycling our partner. Their commitment to sustainability and the community is exemplary, and we look forward to supporting their efforts in the years to come.

As a local owner of a small HVAC company in San Marcos, we are immensely grateful for Green Guy Recycling! Their dedication to sustainable practices, especially metal recycling, has been instrumental in our operations. By recycling the tons of metals we handle, Green Guy Recycling helps us significantly reduce waste and contribute to a cleaner environment. Their commitment to keeping San Marcos beautiful is unwavering, and their services ensure we can uphold our own environmental standards. Without Green Guy Recycling, our efforts to maintain a sustainable business would not be possible.

Green Guy Recycling lives up to their name not only by meeting national standards for recycling but also by building a reputation for always being there to help our community. They consistently step up during disasters and set a commendable example for all of us. They serve our community exceptionally well and embody the true spirit of environmental stewardship.