Recycling in La Porte, TX

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Harris County Office of the County Engineer
  • The facility is at 6900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX 77040. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The facility is open by appointment only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appointments are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Harris County residents who live outside the incorporated City of Houston (who don't receive City of Houston services or pay City of Houston taxes) may use the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste: FAQ (opens in new tab) · Harris County Office of the County Engineer
  • There is no charge for the facility's services. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Household Hazardous Waste: Items Accepted/Not Accepted (opens in new tab) · Harris County Office of the County Engineer
  • Paint and paint-related products (latex, oil-based, varnishes, thinners) are accepted; no empty cans or dried latex; 30-container limit for 1- and 5-gallon containers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires are accepted, up to 4 per household each month. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Batteries from small up to car-battery size are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics such as computers and TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Heavy trash including furniture is not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycle Programs & Center (opens in new tab) · City of La Porte
  • The Recycle Center is at 12201 N. C St., La Porte, TX 77571. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Commercial/business waste is not accepted; the service is for residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Heavy Trash Collection (opens in new tab) · City of La Porte
  • Heavy trash includes discarded appliances and small car tires (limit 2). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Place brush and yard waste separate from appliances, furniture and other household materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators or freezers should be empty with doors removed or tied shut. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city will not collect piles larger than 10 cubic yards. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The city will not collect rocks, bricks, tile, concrete, dirt, ashes, paint or hazardous materials. 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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