Paint Recycling in Friendswood, TX

Friendswood sends residents to the Stella Roberts Recycling Center, 5800 Magnolia in Pearland, for latex and oil-based paint; residents pay a small fee per pound.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

2 ways to get rid of a paint in Friendswood

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · FriendswoodNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
Book online, set out your paint and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Stella Roberts Recycling CenterDrop-off · outside Friendswood · 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland$1.68/lb
Where
5800 Magnolia Pkwy
Pearland, TX 77584
Hours
General recycling Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Household hazardous waste Friday and Saturday only.
Cost & rules
Paint
AcceptedFees apply
Fees for paint
Household hazardous waste (non-exempt residents) $1.68 per pound
Fridays and Saturdays only; up to 25 containers. The per-pound rate does not apply to Brazoria County residents or City of Pearland utility customers.
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Fees for paint
Household hazardous waste (non-exempt residents)	$1.68 per pound

Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

More about paint

Texas rules

TCEQ lists oil-based paints and some anti-mildew latex paints as household hazardous waste. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
TCEQ suggests passing usable leftover paint to friends, relatives or neighbors. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (6)

TCEQ says a paint can less than a quarter full can be opened and left to dry, then thrown in the trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Stella Roberts Recycling Center info (opens in new tab) · Keep Pearland Beautiful
- Hazardous waste is accepted on Fridays and Saturdays only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Paints, stains and varnishes are accepted as hazardous materials, 25 containers max. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Hazardous materials are $1.68 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The $1.68 rate does not apply to Brazoria County residents or those who pay the City of Pearland utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Friendswood
- Friendswood residents can use Pearland’s Stella Roberts Recycling facility for household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Friendswood residents pay a small fee per pound for HHW. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Accepted items include batteries, motor oil and latex and oil-based paint. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ lists oil-based paints and some anti-mildew latex paints as household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ says a paint can less than a quarter full can be opened and left to dry, then thrown in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TCEQ suggests passing usable leftover paint to friends, relatives or neighbors. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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