Microwave Recycling in League City, TX

Microwaves are not accepted as heavy trash; they go out only during AmeriWaste's curbside HHW pickups (call to be added to the list).

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TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))
White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. (30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab))

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

2 ways to get rid of a microwave in League City

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · League CityNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
How it works
Book online, set out your microwave 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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League City Curbside HHW Pickups (AmeriWaste)City service · League CityCost not listed
How it works
AmeriWaste runs four curbside pickup windows a year for televisions, electronics, microwaves and appliances; residential customers must call AmeriWaste (281-585-3200) in advance to get on the list.
Cost & rules
- Call AmeriWaste at 281-585-3200 during the sign-up window to be added to the pickup list; four pickup windows a year.
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Places that don’t take microwaves (1)

League City Heavy Trash Collection (AmeriWaste) · League City

Before you go

Remove the glass turntable; some operators can’t take the glass.
Ask whether it’s priced as an appliance or as electronics.

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Texas rules

TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)
White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. Source: 30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (5)

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 (11)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Heavy Trash (opens in new tab) · City of League City
- Microwaves and televisions are not heavy trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · City of League City
- Curbside pickup events are for televisions, electronics, microwaves and appliances only. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents must call to get on the curbside pickup list. Checked October 26, 2026.
- AmeriWaste provides four curbside HHW disposal events a year. Checked October 26, 2026.
30 Tex. Admin. Code 330.147: Disposal of Large Items (TCEQ rule, LII copy) (opens in new tab) · Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (text of a TCEQ rule) · effective November 17, 2024
- TCEQ landfill rules say large, heavy or bulky items such as white goods (household appliances) should be recycled, using a large-item salvage area at the landfill. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
- White goods (household appliances) and air conditioner units count as large items under the landfill rule. Checked October 25, 2026 (automated check) · not yet confirmed.
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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