Small Appliances & Microwaves
Microwaves and small appliances are accepted at many municipal household hazardous waste / e-waste centers, but generally not through curbside recycling.
Curbside recycling?
No
Small appliances do not belong in curbside recycling.
Safety note
Microwaves contain a high-voltage capacitor that can retain a dangerous electrical charge even after the unit is unplugged, do not open the casing or attempt a repair yourself. Some state guidance also treats an appliance's capacitor as potentially containing PCBs unless the manufacturer has marked it otherwise, handling it as hazardous waste rather than ordinary trash.
How to prepare it
- Do not attempt to open or disassemble a microwave
Common fees
Not confirmed
Quantity limits
Not confirmed
Residency restrictions
Not confirmed
Appointment required?
Not confirmed
Recycling locations
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2 locations in covered metros
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 ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I recycle small appliances & microwaves?
- Microwaves and small appliances are accepted at many municipal household hazardous waste / e-waste centers, but generally not through curbside recycling.
- Can small appliances & microwaves go in curbside recycling?
- Small appliances do not belong in curbside recycling.
- Is there a safety concern with small appliances & microwaves?
- Microwaves contain a high-voltage capacitor that can retain a dangerous electrical charge even after the unit is unplugged, do not open the casing or attempt a repair yourself. Some state guidance also treats an appliance's capacitor as potentially containing PCBs unless the manufacturer has marked it otherwise, handling it as hazardous waste rather than ordinary trash.
Sources
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