Pesticides & Lawn Chemicals
Hazardous materialLeftover pesticides and lawn/garden chemicals need special handling, EPA guidance says to check for a local household hazardous waste program rather than pouring them out or reusing the container. Never pour pesticides down a drain, toilet, or storm sewer.
Curbside recycling?
No
Never place pesticides or lawn chemicals in curbside trash or recycling, and never pour them down a drain or storm sewer.
Safety note
Never reuse an empty pesticide container for anything else, residue can contaminate whatever you put in it next.
How to prepare it
- Follow any disposal instructions printed on the product label first, they're legally required to be accurate
- Keep pesticides in their original, labeled containers
- Check with your local household hazardous waste program before disposal, state and local rules can be stricter than the federal label instructions
Common fees
Free at most household hazardous waste facilities for residents.
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Transporting it safely
Transport in original, sealed containers, upright.
Verified nearby locations
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 2026-08-17Official 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 2026-08-17Official source ↗Home Chemical Collection Center
Verified11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX
PaintBatteries (Household & Rechargeable)Motor Oil & Automotive FluidsFluorescent Tubes & CFL/LED Bulbs+7 more- Hours
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fees
- Free for residents of participating cities (Addison, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Highland Park, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park, and unincorporated Dallas County). A minimum $100 fee applies for non-participating cities.
- Appointment
- Not required
- Residency
- A driver's license plus a water bill or other utility bill as proof of address in a participating city.
Last verified 2026-09-07Official source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle pesticides & lawn chemicals?
- Leftover pesticides and lawn/garden chemicals need special handling, EPA guidance says to check for a local household hazardous waste program rather than pouring them out or reusing the container. Never pour pesticides down a drain, toilet, or storm sewer.
- Can pesticides & lawn chemicals go in curbside recycling?
- Never place pesticides or lawn chemicals in curbside trash or recycling, and never pour them down a drain or storm sewer.
- Is there a safety concern with pesticides & lawn chemicals?
- Never reuse an empty pesticide container for anything else, residue can contaminate whatever you put in it next.
Sources
Programs, hours, fees, eligibility, and accepted materials can change. Confirm details with the facility before traveling.
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