Where to dump trash in Houston, TX
Houston residents can take bulky junk, furniture, appliances, mattresses and tires to six city-run Residential Drop-Off Centers. They are for Houston residents only and you need ID or a utility bill.
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Houston Residential Drop-Off Center – North
Residential drop-off center · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Houston residents only
Address
9003 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing
Who can use it
Bring a current Texas ID or a current City of Houston utility bill / lease. Up to 4 visits per month (once a week). Pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Check with facility |
| Mattress | Accepted – fee not listed on city page |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, max 10 per month – fee not listed |
| Appliances | Accepted (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag) – fee not listed |
| Couch / furniture | Accepted (limit two large items such as couches) – fee not listed |
| Yard waste | Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags) |
- The city page does not list any fees – check with facility.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Mattresses
- Tree waste
- Junk waste (bag loose materials)
- Furniture (max 2 large items)
- Refrigerators (Freon tag required)
- Household appliances
- Recyclables
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit
- Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts)
- Contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards
Not accepted
- Garbage / food waste
- TVs
- Truck and industrial tires
- Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides
- Hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps/limbs over 9 inches
Houston Residential Drop-Off Center – Northwest
Residential drop-off center · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Houston residents only
Address
14400 Sommermeyer St, Houston, TX 77041
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing
Who can use it
Bring a current Texas ID or a current City of Houston utility bill / lease. Up to 4 visits per month (once a week). Pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Check with facility |
| Mattress | Accepted – fee not listed on city page |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, max 10 per month – fee not listed |
| Appliances | Accepted (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag) – fee not listed |
| Couch / furniture | Accepted (limit two large items such as couches) – fee not listed |
| Yard waste | Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags) |
- The city page does not list any fees – check with facility.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Mattresses
- Tree waste
- Junk waste (bag loose materials)
- Furniture (max 2 large items)
- Refrigerators (Freon tag required)
- Household appliances
- Recyclables
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit
- Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts)
- Contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards
Not accepted
- Garbage / food waste
- TVs
- Truck and industrial tires
- Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides
- Hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps/limbs over 9 inches
Houston Residential Drop-Off Center – Northeast
Residential drop-off center · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Houston residents only
Address
5565 Kirkpatrick Blvd, Houston, TX 77028
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing
Who can use it
Bring a current Texas ID or a current City of Houston utility bill / lease. Up to 4 visits per month (once a week). Pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Check with facility |
| Mattress | Accepted – fee not listed on city page |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, max 10 per month – fee not listed |
| Appliances | Accepted (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag) – fee not listed |
| Couch / furniture | Accepted (limit two large items such as couches) – fee not listed |
| Yard waste | Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags) |
- The city page does not list any fees – check with facility.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Mattresses
- Tree waste
- Junk waste (bag loose materials)
- Furniture (max 2 large items)
- Refrigerators (Freon tag required)
- Household appliances
- Recyclables
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit
- Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts)
- Contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards
Not accepted
- Garbage / food waste
- TVs
- Truck and industrial tires
- Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides
- Hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps/limbs over 9 inches
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Houston Residential Drop-Off Center – Southeast
Residential drop-off center · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Houston residents only
Address
2240 Central St, Houston, TX 77017
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing
Who can use it
Bring a current Texas ID or a current City of Houston utility bill / lease. Up to 4 visits per month (once a week). Pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Check with facility |
| Mattress | Accepted – fee not listed on city page |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, max 10 per month – fee not listed |
| Appliances | Accepted (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag) – fee not listed |
| Couch / furniture | Accepted (limit two large items such as couches) – fee not listed |
| Yard waste | Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags) |
- The city page does not list any fees – check with facility.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Mattresses
- Tree waste
- Junk waste (bag loose materials)
- Furniture (max 2 large items)
- Refrigerators (Freon tag required)
- Household appliances
- Recyclables
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit
- Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts)
- Contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards
Not accepted
- Garbage / food waste
- TVs
- Truck and industrial tires
- Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides
- Hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps/limbs over 9 inches
Houston Residential Drop-Off Center – South
Residential drop-off center · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Houston residents only
Address
5100 Sunbeam St, Houston, TX 77033
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing
Who can use it
Bring a current Texas ID or a current City of Houston utility bill / lease. Up to 4 visits per month (once a week). Pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Check with facility |
| Mattress | Accepted – fee not listed on city page |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, max 10 per month – fee not listed |
| Appliances | Accepted (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag) – fee not listed |
| Couch / furniture | Accepted (limit two large items such as couches) – fee not listed |
| Yard waste | Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags) |
- The city page does not list any fees – check with facility.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Mattresses
- Tree waste
- Junk waste (bag loose materials)
- Furniture (max 2 large items)
- Refrigerators (Freon tag required)
- Household appliances
- Recyclables
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit
- Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts)
- Contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards
Not accepted
- Garbage / food waste
- TVs
- Truck and industrial tires
- Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides
- Hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps/limbs over 9 inches
Houston Residential Drop-Off Center – Southwest
Residential drop-off center · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Houston residents only
Address
10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Phone
Not listed on the official page
Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed Sunday and Monday
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing
Who can use it
Bring a current Texas ID or a current City of Houston utility bill / lease. Up to 4 visits per month (once a week). Pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vehicles.
Fees
| General load | Check with facility |
| Mattress | Accepted – fee not listed on city page |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires per visit, max 10 per month – fee not listed |
| Appliances | Accepted (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag) – fee not listed |
| Couch / furniture | Accepted (limit two large items such as couches) – fee not listed |
| Yard waste | Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags) |
- The city page does not list any fees – check with facility.
What they accept / don't accept
Accepted
- Mattresses
- Tree waste
- Junk waste (bag loose materials)
- Furniture (max 2 large items)
- Refrigerators (Freon tag required)
- Household appliances
- Recyclables
- Up to 5 passenger tires per visit
- Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts)
- Contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards
Not accepted
- Garbage / food waste
- TVs
- Truck and industrial tires
- Concrete, rocks, dirt, bricks
- Paint, chemicals, pesticides
- Hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps/limbs over 9 inches
Map pins are approximate (geocoded from the published address with OpenStreetMap). Always use the official address and confirm hours and fees before you go. See something wrong? Tell us.
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