Recycling & Disposal in Houston, TX
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department runs curbside recycling plus two Environmental Service Centers for household hazardous waste and e-waste, open to City of Houston residents.
Houston splits waste and recycling across three systems. Weekly curbside collection uses city-issued green (recycling) and brown (garbage) carts on a resident's assigned day, checked via the city's schedule tool or HtX Collects app. Household hazardous waste and electronics go to one of two Environmental Service Centers instead, free for City of Houston residents. Bulk items, tires, appliances, and general recyclables can also go to one of six Residential Drop-Off Centers spread across the city, also free for residents, though with more everyday materials than the Environmental Service Centers handle.
Curbside recycling rules
Curbside green-cart recycling accepts newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and office paper; plastic containers numbered #1-5 and #7 (rinsed and drained); aluminum and bimetal cans; glass bottles, jugs, and jars; flattened cardboard; and milk/juice/soup/plant-based-beverage cartons. Not accepted curbside: flexible plastics like bags and shrink wrap, food-soiled paper (napkins, paper towels), yard waste, textiles, and large plastic items like toys, hoses, coolers, or furniture, several of these belong at a Residential Drop-Off Center instead. Put your cart out between 6:00 PM the night before and 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.
TX also has state-specific programs, see the Texas state page.
Official program links
What you can drop off in Houston
The categories our Houston locations accept, each with its own guide to preparation, fees, and where else it can go.
- Paint
- Batteries (Household & Rechargeable)
- Electronics & Small Devices
- Computers & Laptops
- Televisions & Monitors
- Fluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs
- Motor Oil & Automotive Fluids
- Propane Tanks
- Helium Tanks
- Tires
- Small Appliances & Microwaves
- Large Appliances (Refrigerators, Freezers, AC Units)
- Cardboard
- Glass Containers
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Construction & Demolition Debris
- Furniture
- Pool Chemicals
- Aerosol Cans
- Pesticides & Lawn Chemicals
- Mercury Thermometers & Thermostats
- Christmas Trees
11 verified against an official source, 1 needing confirmation (labeled below).
Find a location in Houston
Filter by what you need to drop off, then review the facility's rules before making a trip.
12 locations match
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗5614 Neches St., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Not confirmed
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents. Recycling-only visits require a current Texas-issued ID; hazardous waste or bulk drop-off requires a Texas ID plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement with a matching address.
Last verified 2026-09-28Official source ↗9003 N Main, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗2240 Central Street, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- For bulk or contractor-type debris: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, LTC, or consulate ID) plus a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address, out-of-state residents may use a current property tax bill instead. For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
Last verified 2026-09-26Official source ↗Reuse Warehouse
Verified9003 N. Main Street, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents to donate. Materials available to take are also free, first come first served.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Donations are open to all City of Houston residents. Taking materials from inventory is open to organizations, non-profits, and community groups (not general residents); nonprofits may be asked to show proof of status.
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗5900 Westpark, Houston, TX
- Hours
- Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- Not confirmed
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Kingwood Recycling Center
Verified3210 West Lake Houston Parkway (between Kingwood Dr. and Northpark Dr.), Houston, TX
- Hours
- Saturdays and Sundays, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (general drop-off); electronics accepted only during the monthly event, 1st Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents.
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center
Needs confirmationHighway 3 @ Brantly Ave., Houston, TX
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (general drop-off); electronics accepted only during the monthly event, 2nd Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- City of Houston residents.
Last verified 2026-09-30Official source ↗
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