Battery Recycling in Houston, TX
The Environmental Service Centers list batteries and automotive batteries among accepted materials; the Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington and Kingwood recycling centers list batteries among the B.O.P.A. items they accept.
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Before you go
- Tape the terminals of lithium and rechargeable batteries before transport.
- Keep damaged, swollen or leaking batteries separate and tell the operator.
- Ask which battery types are accepted; car batteries often go somewhere different.
Texas rules
- Battery retailers must post a sign saying state law requires them to accept used motor-vehicle and other lead-acid batteries for recycling. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- TCEQ says certain battery retailers and mail-in programs accept button-cell batteries for recycling. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
More Texas rules (8)
- State law bars putting a used lead-acid battery in household trash or otherwise discarding it, except by delivering it to an approved recipient. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- Used lead-acid batteries may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
- Anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail in Texas must accept, if offered, at least one and up to three lead-acid batteries from each customer for recycling. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (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)
Where this information comes from (18)
Where this information comes from
Call before you go
- 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.
- Environmental Service Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Batteries and automotive batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
- 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
- Batteries, oil, latex paint and antifreeze are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may use the centers four times per month. 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)
- State law bars putting a used lead-acid battery in household trash or otherwise discarding it, except by delivering it to an approved recipient. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Used lead-acid batteries may go to a battery retailer or wholesaler, a secondary lead smelter, or an authorized collection or recycling facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Anyone selling lead-acid batteries at retail in Texas must accept, if offered, at least one and up to three lead-acid batteries from each customer for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Battery retailers must post a sign saying state law requires them to accept used motor-vehicle and other lead-acid batteries for recycling. 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 certain battery retailers and mail-in programs accept button-cell batteries for recycling. Checked October 26, 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: 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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