Recycling in Houston, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Precinct 1
  • The Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center is at 142 W. Wally Wilkerson Pkwy, Conroe, TX 77303, open Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All items must be sorted by type and cleaned before arrival. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center accepts lead, alkaline and dry cell batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center accepts broken-down cardboard and boxboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center accepts electronics including computers, laptops, printers, CRT monitors, cell phones and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Projection and wood-cabinet TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center accepts household appliances including refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, washers and dryers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire recycling carries a disposal fee payable by credit card only; cash is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire fees: $4.00 passenger/light truck off rim, $10.00 heavy/commercial off rim, $9.00 passenger/light truck on rim, $15.00 heavy/commercial on rim. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste) (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
  • Heavy trash is collected every other month, in even-numbered months, for addresses that receive City curbside service. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Service is limited to occupied residential units receiving City of Houston services. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Heavy trash goes out between 6 p.m. the Friday before and 7 a.m. on the collection day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each set-out is limited to 8 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household furniture such as couches, tables and dressers is accepted as junk waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Stoves, washers, dryers and water heaters are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators and freezers are taken only with a certified technician tag showing the refrigerant was removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Up to four passenger tires may be set at the curb; crews collect them separately, which can take up to a week. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tire pickup may follow the main collection by up to a week. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household hazardous waste and electronic scrap must not be set out for heavy trash; they go to an Environmental Service Center. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Curbside Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
  • Flattened cardboard goes in the green curbside recycling container. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
  • Bulk or tree waste drop-off requires a current Texas-issued ID and a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching addresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The North Residential Drop-Off Center is at 9003 N Main, 77022. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center is at 14400 Sommermeyer, 77041. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center is at 5565 Kirkpatrick, 77028. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center is at 2240 Central Street, 77017. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The South Residential Drop-Off Center is at 5100 Sunbeam, 77033. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center is at 10785 SW Freeway, 77074. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Residential Drop-Off Centers: rules and accepted materials (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
  • Drop-off centers are open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may use the drop-off centers up to four times per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Environmental Service Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
  • ESC South is at 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ESC South is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ESC North is at 5614 Neches St, Houston, TX 77026. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • ESC North is open the second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The ESCs serve Houston residents for household hazardous waste and select recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
  • The Westpark Center is at 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Westpark is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Clear Lake/Ellington Airport center is at 246 Loop Rd., Houston, TX 77034. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Clear Lake/Ellington is open 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Kingwood center is at 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77339. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kingwood is open Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may use the centers four times per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective March 10, 2026
  • TCEQ directs consumers to texasrecyclescomputers.org to find out how to recycle a computer for free through its manufacturer. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  • Manufacturer collection and recycling of consumers' computer equipment must be convenient and free at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered computer equipment is a monitor, a desktop or laptop, and an accompanying keyboard and mouse made by the same manufacturer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Each manufacturer only has to take back its own brands, though some choose to accept other brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • For an unbranded or unlisted computer, check manufacturers' websites to see which will accept other brands. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Manufacturers only have to take back computers bought for personal or home-business use; commercial, government and nonprofit users should ask manufacturers, retailers or charities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered home computer equipment is accepted regardless of when it was sold. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The consumer is responsible for any confidential information left on the computer, so wipe it first. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab) · Texas Legislative Council (Texas Constitution and Statutes)
  • A TV manufacturer's recovery plan must include collection methods that let consumers recycle covered TVs without paying a separate fee at the time of recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered TVs are consumer direct-view or projection TVs with a screen of nine inches or more (CRT, plasma, LCD, LED and similar), plus computer displays that contain a TV tuner. Checked October 26, 2026.
• TCEQ: Texas Recycles TVs Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  • Use TCEQ's "Find a TV recycler" list to look up your TV brand; each link goes to that manufacturer's recycling page with instructions. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Manufacturers that have collected their full market-share allocation for the year are not required to offer more collection, and their links are removed from the TCEQ list. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Because programs are based on market share, other manufacturers' programs may accept your TV; contact the manufacturer if no option is listed. Checked October 26, 2026.

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