Recycling in The Woodlands, 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.
• Bulky Oversized Collection (opens in new tab) · The Woodlands Township
  • Bulky collection is provided at no additional cost and must be scheduled in advance. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Schedule at least 2 business days before your normal service day with Waste Management. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mattresses and box springs are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Furniture is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Refrigerators, freezers and AC units must be certified Freon free with a tag. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Electronics such as TVs and computers are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Oversized or excess cardboard boxes can be picked up at the curb at no additional cost. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Flatten, tie and stack boxes. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Waste & Recycling Facilities (opens in new tab) · The Woodlands Township
  • The Woodlands Recycling Center is at 5402 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Wednesdays 4–7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The center is operated by Waste Management and serves residents within The Woodlands Township. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Central Fire Station is at 9951 Grogan's Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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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