Tire Recycling in Houston, TX

Houston offers several tire options: up to four passenger tires at the curb with heavy trash, up to 5 per visit (10 per month) at a Residential Drop-Off Center, 5 per residence at an Environmental Service Center, or up to 5 without rims at a recycling center.

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

14 ways to get rid of a tire in Houston

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North Residential Drop-Off Center (9003 N Main)Drop-off · 9003 N Main, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyFree
Where
9003 N Main
Houston, TX 77022
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Passenger tires only; truck tires are not accepted.
Bring a current Texas-issued ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address; up to four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center (14400 Sommermeyer)Drop-off · 14400 Sommermeyer, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyFree
Where
14400 Sommermeyer
Houston, TX 77041
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Passenger tires only; truck tires are not accepted.
Bring a current Texas-issued ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address; up to four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center (5565 Kirkpatrick)Drop-off · 5565 Kirkpatrick, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyFree
Where
5565 Kirkpatrick
Houston, TX 77028
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Passenger tires only; truck tires are not accepted.
Bring a current Texas-issued ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address; up to four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center (2240 Central Street)Drop-off · 2240 Central Street, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyFree
Where
2240 Central Street
Houston, TX 77017
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Passenger tires only; truck tires are not accepted.
Bring a current Texas-issued ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address; up to four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
South Residential Drop-Off Center (5100 Sunbeam)Drop-off · 5100 Sunbeam, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyFree
Where
5100 Sunbeam
Houston, TX 77033
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Passenger tires only; truck tires are not accepted.
Bring a current Texas-issued ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address; up to four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center (10785 SW Freeway)Drop-off · 10785 SW Freeway, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyFree
Where
10785 SW Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
Passenger tires only; truck tires are not accepted.
Bring a current Texas-issued ID and a City of Houston utility bill or lease with the same address; up to four visits a month.
Limit: Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Environmental Service Center – SouthDrop-off · 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
11500 S. Post Oak Rd.
Houston, TX 77035
Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
No commercial vehicle tires.
Limit: 5 tires per residence.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Environmental Service Center – NorthDrop-off · 5614 Neches St., HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
5614 Neches St.
Houston, TX 77026
Hours
Second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
No commercial vehicle tires.
Limit: 5 tires per residence.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Westpark Consumer Recycling CenterDrop-off · 5900 Westpark, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
5900 Westpark
Houston, TX 77057
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Up to 5 tires, rims removed.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Clear Lake/Ellington Airport Recycling CenterDrop-off · 246 Loop Rd., HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
246 Loop Rd.
Houston, TX 77034
Hours
Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Up to 5 tires, rims removed.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Kingwood Recycling CenterDrop-off · 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyCost not listed
Where
3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77339
Hours
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Tires
Accepted with conditionsCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Up to 5 tires, rims removed.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle CenterCounty service · Montgomery County$4–$15
How it works
Montgomery County Precinct 1 recycling drop-off at 142 W. Wally Wilkerson Pkwy, Conroe, TX 77303 (936-539-7911). Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and county holidays. Items must be sorted by type and cleaned before arrival.
Cost & rules
Fees
Passenger/light truck tire, off rim $4
Heavy/commercial truck tire, off rim $10
Passenger/light truck tire, on rim $9
Heavy/commercial truck tire, on rim $15
- Credit card only; cash is not accepted.
- Sort items by type and clean them before arrival; open weekdays 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Official page (opens in new tab)
City of Houston Heavy Trash Collection (Bulk & Tree Waste)City service · HoustonHouston residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Curbside heavy trash collection every other month (up to six collections a year) for occupied residential units that receive City of Houston curbside service; each address has an assigned collection day.
Cost & rules
- Up to four passenger tires; crews separate them from the pile and may take up to a week to collect them.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Fees
Passenger/light truck tire, off rim	$4
Heavy/commercial truck tire, off rim	$10
Passenger/light truck tire, on rim	$9
Heavy/commercial truck tire, on rim	$15

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Ask whether tires on rims cost more.
Check per-tire fees and how many you can bring at once.

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Texas rules

Storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on any property requires registering the storage site with TCEQ. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
TCEQ says households may be able to get rid of their own tires at a local government bulky trash collection event. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (11)

A landfill may accept household tires directly but will usually charge a fee; call first to confirm it takes tires. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)
Contact the landfill to confirm it accepts tires before bringing them. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)
With many tires, you may need to hire a registered scrap tire transporter to haul them to an authorized facility. Source: TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab)
Used or scrap tires may only be disposed of at a facility permitted by TCEQ for that purpose. Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
Tires may not be disposed of in any quantity unless shredded, split or quartered under TCEQ rules (TCEQ may grant exceptions). Source: Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361: Solid Waste Disposal Act (opens in new tab)
Tire transporters must register with TCEQ, with a few exceptions. Source: TCEQ: Requirements for Used or Scrap Tire Transporters (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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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.
- 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
- Service is limited to occupied residential units receiving City of Houston services. 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.
Residential Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- The Residential Drop-Off Centers are a free service for Houston residents for bulk items, yard waste and recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- 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.
Residential Drop-Off Centers: rules and accepted materials (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Residents may use the drop-off centers up to four times per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, maximum 10 per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires are limited to 10 per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- TVs, paint and chemicals are not accepted at the drop-off centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
Environmental Service Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Up to 5 tires per residence; no commercial vehicle tires. 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
- Residents may bring up to 5 tires without rims. 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)
- Used or scrap tires may only be disposed of at a facility permitted by TCEQ for that purpose. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Tires may not be disposed of in any quantity unless shredded, split or quartered under TCEQ rules (TCEQ may grant exceptions). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Storing more than 500 used or scrap tires on any property requires registering the storage site with TCEQ. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Disposing of Tires from Your Home or Private Property (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective February 18, 2026
- TCEQ says households may be able to get rid of their own tires at a local government bulky trash collection event. Checked October 26, 2026.
- A landfill may accept household tires directly but will usually charge a fee; call first to confirm it takes tires. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Contact the landfill to confirm it accepts tires before bringing them. Checked October 26, 2026.
- With many tires, you may need to hire a registered scrap tire transporter to haul them to an authorized facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Requirements for Used or Scrap Tire Transporters (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective February 18, 2026
- Tire transporters must register with TCEQ, with a few exceptions. 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: 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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