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This page provides general information on City of Houston trash depositories and recycling centers where citizens can properly dispose of heavy trash, trees, and hazardous waste.

For information on requirements and hours of operation for City of Houston trash depositories, recycling centers, Environmental Service Centers and for tree, trash/heavy trash pickup times visit the City of Houston Solid Waste Department website at: www.houstonsolidwaste.org or call 3-1-1.

City of Houston Solid Waste Depositories and Recycling Centers
The city operates Neighborhood Depositories and Recycling Centers to provide Houston residents a convenient opportunity to dispose of junk, tree, and recyclable materials.

Locations:
• North – 9003 N Main, Houston, TX 77022
• Northwest – 14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX 77041
• Northeast – 5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX 77028
• Southeast – 2240 Central Street, Houston, TX 77017
• South – 5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX 77033
• Southwest – 10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
• Westpark Recycling Center – 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057
• Clear Lake/Ellington Airport – 246 Loop Rd., Houston, TX 77034
• Kingwood Recycling Center – 3210 W Lake Houston Pkwy., Houston, TX 77339

Environmental Service Centers
The Environmental Service Centers provide drive through drop-off locations for Houston residents to bring their household hazardous waste (HHW) such as anti-freeze, batteries, fuel, oil, paint, pesticides, paint thinner, herbicides and household cleaners. Residential electronic scrap items are also accepted.

Locations:
• North – 5614 Neches St Building C, Houston, TX 77026
• South – 11500 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035