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Electronics Recycling in West University Place, TX

Electronics aren't collected curbside; bring them to the free May/November resident recycling event or schedule WM's At Your Door pickup ($1.50 a month on the utility bill).

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

3 ways to get rid of a electronics in West University Place

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · West University PlaceNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $80.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your electronics 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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  2. West U Bi-Annual Shredding & Recycling EventCity service · West University PlaceWest University Place residentsFree
    How it works

    Free resident-only shredding and recycling event held twice a year, on the first Saturday of May and November, usually at the Public Works Facility, 3826 Milton Street. Electronics, mattresses, textiles and household metal items are taken for recycling.

    Cost & rules
    • Held twice a year, first Saturday of May and November (next: Nov 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–noon, 3826 Milton St.); proof of residency required.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  3. West U At Your Door Special Collection (WM)Pickup service · West University PlaceWest University Place residents$1.50
    How it works

    Since August 1, 2026, West U residents can schedule year-round doorstep pickup of household hazardous waste, electronics and other hard-to-recycle items from WM; a $1.50 monthly charge appears on the city utility bill.

    Cost & rules
    Fees
    West U At Your Door monthly charge (on the utility bill)$1.50
    • Before you go: Schedule a pickup with WM; place items near the front door or garage, not at the curb.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Places that don’t take other electronics (2)
  • Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility · Harris County
  • West U Weekly Curbside Bulk Trash · West University Place

Before you go

  1. List each device; operators often price printers, phones and audio equipment differently.
  2. Erase phones and remove memory cards before you drop them off.
  3. Ask whether there’s a per-pound or per-item fee.
More about other electronics

Texas rules

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Harris County Office of the County Engineer
    • 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: Items Accepted/Not Accepted (opens in new tab) · Harris County Office of the County Engineer
    • Electronics such as computers and TVs are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulk Trash (opens in new tab) · City of West University Place
    • Bulk trash covers items that don't fit in a trash bag, such as small DIY projects, small broken furniture (bar stools, chairs) and miscellaneous bulky items. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mattresses and electronics are not accepted curbside but are collected at the city's shredding events on the first Saturday of May and November. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Special Events (opens in new tab) · City of West University Place
    • The city hosts two free shredding and recycling events each year, on the first Saturday of May and November. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents may also bring electronics, mattresses, textiles and household metal items to be recycled. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The event is only open to West U residents; proof of residency is required. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The next scheduled event is Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., at 3826 Milton St. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • At Your Door Special Collection (opens in new tab) · City of West University Place
    • Starting August 1, 2026, West U residents can schedule HHW collection with WM. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Residents pay a monthly fee of $1.50 ($18.00 a year). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Accepted materials include consumer electronics, paint products and batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Place materials near the front door or garage, not at the curb. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Electronics Recycling (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective March 10, 2026
    • Texas law requires TV and computer-equipment manufacturers to offer consumers ways to recycle these products. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • TCEQ: Guidance for the Texas Recycles Computers Program (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
    • TCEQ says some household hazardous waste collections accept used electronics; call before dropping off. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • TCEQ recommends contacting a collection before dropping off electronics to confirm it accepts them. 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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