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Recycling Center | Important Notices
Back to Regular Schedule
We have returned to our regular schedule and will accept plastics 1, 2, 4, and 5. Plastics 3, 6, 7, and Styrofoam are still on hold.Accepted Material
Asbestos Handling and Disposal Resource:
https://www.asbestos.com/exposure/handling-disposing-asbestos
Textiles
[PDF]
Accepted items: clothes, shoes, household linens and toys.
PLASTICS 1-7
Example:
- Soda/Water Bottles
- Salad Dressing Bottles
- Styrofoam
- Milk Jugs
** Rinse containers and remove caps. Crush if possible - step on it.**
GLASS - No Mirrors, Tempered Glass (Windshields) or Acid Etched
- Food and Beverage Containers Only
** All colors are accepted. Rinse and remove caps. Containers must be clean, no trash, water or other fluids in containers **
PAPER - Must be Clean, No Pizza Boxes, Magazines or Calendars
- Cardboard
- Newspaper
- White Paper
BATTERIES, OIL, LATEX PAINT, and ANTIFREEZE
- Used Motor Oil
- Used Oil Filters
- Cooking Oil
- Batteries - No Alkaline
- Latex Paint
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES
- All household appliances are currently accepted. Non-Freon appliances are $5.00 per unit and all Freon appliances are $10.00 per unit.
HAZARDOUS WASTES ACCEPTED
- Oil Based Paints & Stains
- Paint Thinners and Strippers
- Household Cleaners
- Household Chemicals
- Fertilizers & Lawn Chemicals
- Aerosol Products
- Pesticides and Herbicides
- Pool Chemicals
- Fluorescent Lighting Bulbs (tubes)
- Gasoline
- Flammable Liquids
- Mercury (thermometers and thermostats)
Recycling Fees
Some materials require the payment of fees prior to disposal. Fees must be paid in cash or by check. No Credit/Debit Cards accepted.
- RESIDENTIAL USERS ONLY.
- Business, Commercial, and Agricultural waste NOT accepted.
- Fee is based upon container size not quantity in container.
These Items CANNOT Be Accepted
- Agricultural Waste
- Ammunition
- Auto Glass / Crystal
- Ceramics / Drinking Glass
- Christmas Trees, Christmas Tree Lights or Wrapping Paper
- Dead Animals
- Dioxins
- Dirty Materials
- Dishes
- Explosives
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fireworks
- Flares
- Furniture
- Gas Cylinders / Propane or Grill Fuel Tanks
- Industrial/Business Waste
- Mattresses
- Medical Waste
- Mirrors
- Non Numbered Plastics
- Non-Recyclable Materials
- Radioactive Materials
- Smoke Detectors
- Textiles
- Tissue Products
- Trash/Garbage
- Window/Tempered Glass
| MATERIALS | FEE | Per |
|---|---|---|
|
Household Hazardous Waste Non-Residents |
$ 1.00 $ 1.00 |
gallon - up to 14 gal. pound |
| CFL & Tube Light Bulbs | $ 0.50 | each |
|
Latex Paint Non-Residents |
$ 1.00 $ 1.00 |
gallon - up to 14 gal. pound |
|
Electronics TV/Computer Monitor (< 20") TV/Computer Monitor (20" - 32") TV/Computer Monitor (> 32") Small Electronics (< 5 Lbs.) Large Electronics (≥ 5 Lbs.) Non-Residents |
$10.00 $15.00 $30.00 $ 1.00 $ 5.00 $ 0.50 |
each each each each each pound |
|
Appliances (without Freon) (with Freon) Non-Residents |
$ 5.00 $ 10.00 $ 0.50 |
each each pound |
|
Scrap Metal Non-Residents |
$ 5.00 $ 0.50 |
min. if special handling needed pound |
| Household/Yard Waste | $ 5.00 | bag |
|
Tires Passenger (dismounted) Truck (dismounted) Off-Road Non-Residents |
$ 2.00 $ 10.00 $ 0.30 $ 0.50 |
each each pound pound |
The City of Houston also has a Recycle Center and Household Hazardous Waste Center for the residents of the city, for information and location call:
- 713-668-9551 (For information on the recycling of materials)
- 713-551-7353 (For information concerning disposal and receiving of household hazardous waste)
For more information on recycling call: 1-800-Clean-Up or click on links: