Midland County Environmental Enforcement

Help protect our families, our water, and our environment by safely disposing of old or unwanted medications. Midland County’s Clear the Clutter event is helping us take back medications that could be misused or harm children, pets, and wildlife if left unsecured.

Event details:
Date: April 11th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 2435 E. HWY 80 Midland Texas 79706
What to bring: Old or unwanted prescription meds, over-the-counter meds, vitamins, and medication containers
What not to bring: syringes/sharps , radioactive materials, or liquids
Why disposing medications properly matters:
Prevents accidental poisoning and overdoses at home
Reduces the risk of drug misuse and diversion, especially among children and teens
Protects local waterways and ecosystems from pharmaceutical contaminants
Keeps household medications out of landfills or trash that could be opened or misused
Benefits you’ll gain:
Peace of mind knowing your medications are disposed of safely
Community safety through reduced medication misuse
A cleaner, safer home environment and a healthier environment overall

Don't let those plastic bags play hide and seek on the roadside! Did you know you can give them a second life by dropping them off for recycling at your grocery store next time you shop? It's a tiny move with a big impact! Many stores have special bins just waiting to gobble up those used bags and spin them into something new. By jumping on this easy-peasy bandwagon, you're not just cutting waste, but also saving resources and cleaning up our planet for tomorrow’s kiddos. Plus, you’ll rock the neighborhood as a recycling hero! So, on your next grocery run, tote those bags along and help paint the world a brighter shade of green!

Tossing your trash into the recycling bin is like giving pollution a swift kick in the pants and saving energy for more fun things—like powering your laptop for over a day with just 10 plastic bottles! If you’re in Midland and keen to join the eco-warriors, here’s where you can strut your recycling stuff:

Butt's Recycling Center at 26 W. Industrial Loop, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Citizens Collection Station at 4100 Smith Road, open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

So, go on, be a recycling superhero! 🌎♻️

The Midland County Horseshoe is collecting non-perishable food donations for the
West Texas Food Bank now through November 17.

You can drop off donations at designated bins inside the Horseshoe Pavilion.

Thank you for your generosity in supporting those in need.