Hazardous Waste Disposal in Texas

Twin Oaks Landfill

2690 State Hwy 30

(979) 764-3832

Twin Oaks Landfill on State Highway 30 in Anderson, run by the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency, runs a free household hazardous waste collection event each April and October with the cities of Bryan and College Station. The event collects about 300,000 pounds a year.

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Austin Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center

2514 Business Center Dr Austin TX 78744 USA

(512) 974-4343

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (255 reviews)

The City of Austin Recycle and Reuse Center accepts scheduled drop-offs for recycling, reuse, and safe disposal, and visitors can also pick up reusable items. The city lists accepted household hazardous waste, electronics and appliances, and other recyclables; appointments are required, and eligibility and item restrictions apply.

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Lake Travis Regional Re-Use & Recycling Center

3207 Neidhardt Dr Austin TX 78734 USA

(512) 314-7514

3.0 (2 reviews)

The Lake Travis Regional Reuse & Recycling Center hosts scheduled household hazardous waste drop-off events at 3207 Neidhardt Drive in Lakeway. The listed October 14, 2026 event is free for specified Lakeway-area utility customers and residents, requires a reservation, and accepts household products in original labeled containers.

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Blanco County Recycling Center

425 Jones Ave Blanco TX 78606 USA

4.6 (9 reviews)

Blanco County Recycling Center is a self-serve drop-off site open 24 hours a day. The City of Blanco lists paper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, scrap metal, cooking and motor oils, and oil filters among accepted materials.

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City of Brownwood Recycling center

6800 FM 45 Brownwood TX 76801 USA

325-641-8832

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (4 reviews)

The City of Brownwood Recycling Center offers quality services for the reuse, reduction, and recycling of materials. It aims to prolong the life of the landfill while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

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Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center

11234 Plano Road

214-553-1765

Tuesday 9 am to 7:30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 5 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday 9 am to 3 pm

Permanent household chemical drop-off on the east side of Plano Road, halfway between Miller Road and Forest Lane. It takes paint, pool chemicals, batteries, automotive fluids, fluorescent tubes, computers and cell phones in containers up to 5 gallons.

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Dallas County Home Chemical Collection Center (HC3)

11234 Plano Rd

214-553-1765

Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Home Chemical Collection Center sits on Plano Road one mile north of IH-635 and takes home chemicals, batteries, computers and cell phones year round from residents of Dallas County Network cities, including Mesquite. The white building has turquoise trim, and visitors bring a driver's license and a current utility bill.

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Pick-n-Pull Dallas South Central

8835 S Central Expressway

214-372-5555

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Pick-n-Pull Dallas South Central is a used auto parts store that also buys and sells cars. They offer a wide selection of used OEM parts for various vehicle types at competitive prices.

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Hays County Driftwood Recycling

Co Rd 162 Driftwood TX 78619 USA

(512) 216-5235

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (36 reviews)

Hays County Recycling Solid Waste facilities offer drop-off locations for rural residents without waste or recycling services at home. The two locations, open Tuesday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., do not provide trash pick-up services and are closed on Sundays, Mondays, and county holidays. Household Hazardous Waste items must be taken to the facility at 634 East Hopkins in San Marcos, open to all county residents. The main locations are the Hays County Transfer Station in Wimberley and the Hays County Citizens Collection in Driftwood. For more information on accepted items, including electronics and Household Hazardous Waste, visitors can contact the facilities directly or refer to resources like Green Guy Recycling and Texas Disposal Service.

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Edinburg Recycling & Educational Center

3102 US-281 BUS Edinburg TX 78539 USA

(956) 292-2133

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

4.4 (31 reviews)

The City of Edinburg Resource Recovery Center offers drive-through drop-off recycling and environmental education programs, events, and tours. The city lists paper, cardboard, selected plastics, cans, glass, motor oil, and lead-acid batteries among accepted materials.

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Citizen Collection Station - Eastside

1034 Pendale Rd, El Paso, TX 79907, USA

(915) 212-6000

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (238 reviews)

El Paso's Eastside station is for residents, not businesses or contractors. It accepts household trash, household hazardous waste, bulky items, and recyclables; construction and demolition material is excluded. Entry requires a CCS pass, current water bill, and matching ID. Limits: four visits monthly, single-axle trailers no longer than 8 feet, and 5 gallons/month each of paint and motor oil. Open Tue-Sat 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; weather can change hours.

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El Paso Citizen Collection Station

121 Atlantic Rd El Paso TX 79922 USA

(915) 212-6000

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (89 reviews)

Environmental Services Department (ESD) in El Paso provides a variety of services to residents, including garbage and curbside recycling collections, landfill operations, air quality monitoring, and vector control. Residents can take their trash, household hazardous waste, and bulky items to one of five Citizen Collection Stations, which also serve as drop-off sites for recyclables and offer tools for landscaping and free household products. The Greater El Paso Landfill does not accept certain materials like industrial waste, PCBs, automotive products, liquid waste, hazardous waste, or asbestos-containing materials. Disabled and senior citizens can apply for special services like Sidedoor Collection or a Senior Disability Discount for landfill use. The Air Quality Program monitors air pollution and compliance with regulations, funded by grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the city. The program includes air monitoring operations and enforcement activities. El Paso also maintains city medians, conducts street sweeping, and runs an anti-graffiti program. The Vector Control Program focuses on mosquito control, stagnant water issues, and educational outreach to prevent vector-related diseases. Visitors can request a guest speaker or event participation from the department. No construction or demolition material is accepted at the Citizen Collection Stations or landfill.

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Environmental Collection Center - Fort Worth

6400 Bridge St Fort Worth TX 76112 USA

817-392-1234

Mon-Wed Closed · Thu-Fri 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (88 reviews)

The Environmental Collection Center (ECC) in Fort Worth is designed for the proper disposal of residential waste and recycling. It serves Fort Worth residents and participants from nearby cities, providing sites for hazardous waste and other materials.

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Fort Worth Drop Off

6260 Old Hemphill Rd Fort Worth TX 76133 USA

817-392-1234

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (208 reviews)

The City of Fort Worth operates four Drop-Off Stations (DOS) for residents to dispose of household garbage, recycling, yard waste, bulk waste, household hazardous waste (HHW), and more. Residents must present proof of residency and can drop off a variety of materials for recycling or proper disposal.

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Frisco Environmental Collection Center

6616 Walnut St Frisco TX 75033 USA

(972) 292-5900

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thu-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (106 reviews)

The Frisco Environmental Collection Center offers services for the responsible disposal of household chemicals and electronic waste. It provides recycling options for various materials including batteries and specific plastic items, while also selling used cardboard boxes.

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Horseshoe Bay Reclamation Center

314-312 Ranch to Market Rd 2831 Horseshoe Bay TX 78657 USA

(512) 755-3257

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sat-Sun 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

4.8 (10 reviews)

The Recycle Center in Horseshoe Bay, TX, located at 314 RM 2831, offers services to residents such as accepting aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, office paper, newspapers, magazines, glass, plastic bottles, jugs, used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, batteries, and electronics without wood components. Residents are encouraged to bring glass items for recycling in the designated drop-off container. However, the center does not accept construction or remodeling scraps, appliances like refrigerators and freezers, tires, hazardous chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and weekends from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. For those looking to recycle televisions or computers, resources are available through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for environmentally responsible disposal. More information can be found on the Texas Recycles TVs and Texas Recycles Computers websites.

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Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

6900 Hahl Road

346-286-4299

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; appointment required

The Harris County facility on Hahl Road, entered at 290 and Gessner, takes household chemicals from county residents who live outside the City of Houston. It operates by appointment only and accepts only items used in a home for personal use.

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Kingwood Recycling Center

3210 W Lake Houston Pkwy Kingwood TX 77339 USA

Mon-Fri Closed · Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

4.5 (34 reviews)

Kingwood Recycling Center is at 3210 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77339. It allows residents to drop off recyclable materials on weekends.

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SWM - Environmental Services Center

11500 S Post Oak Rd Houston TX 77035 USA

(832) 393-7766

Mon Closed · Tue-Wed 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thu-Sun Closed

3.7 (42 reviews)

The Solid Waste Management Department of Houston offers an Environmental Service Center for residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and recyclable materials. This site is designed to handle a range of materials that cannot be placed in regular trash.

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Westpark Consumer Recycling Center

5900 Westpark Dr Houston TX 77057 USA

(713) 837-0311

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.4 (230 reviews)

The Westpark Consumer Recycling Center is a Houston city recycling drop-off at 5900 Westpark. The city identifies Westpark as a resident recycling location and publishes facility guidance for accepted recyclable materials.

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City of Killeen Recycling Center

111 E Avenue F Killeen TX 76541 USA

254-554-7572

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.5 (62 reviews)

The City of Killeen Solid Waste Department runs this recycling center on East Avenue F and takes residents' recyclables at no charge. Accepted materials are paper, newspapers, magazines, and cardboard, number 1 and 2 plastic containers, clear, green, and brown glass bottles and jars, steel, tin, and aluminum cans, cell phones, and rechargeable batteries. The center also collects used cooking oil, and engine, hydraulic, transmission, and gear oil from individuals only, up to 5 gallons per customer. Oil filters and antifreeze are accepted here. A certified public scale weighs most vehicles except large tractor trailer rigs, and a fee applies. Satellite recycling trailers around Killeen supplement the center.

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Killeen Recycling Center

111 E Avenue F

254-554-7572

Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The City of Killeen Recycling Center on E Avenue F takes paper, cardboard, #1 and #2 plastics, glass bottles and metal cans for free. It also collects used cooking oil, motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, cell phones and rechargeable batteries, and runs a certified public scale.

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La Porte Recycle Center

12201 N. C St.

281-471-9650

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The City of La Porte Recycle Center on N. C St. serves residents only, since the city has no curbside recycling. It takes paper, containers, electronics, automotive batteries, motor oil, cooking oil and antifreeze, plus up to two small car tires on Saturdays.

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Lockhart Recycle Center

Brazos St Lockhart TX 78644 USA

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.2 (6 reviews)

The City of Lockhart Recycling Center is located at 110 N. Brazos Street and is operated by the City of Lockhart Public Works department. It accepts materials from residents and businesses within city limits. The facility is video monitored and enforces a strict no-dumping policy outside operating hours.

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City of Lubbock Recycling Center

7308 Milwaukee Ave Lubbock TX 79424 USA

(806) 775-2495

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Sun Closed

3.6 (39 reviews)

The City of Lubbock Solid Waste Management Department operates citizen convenience stations and recycling drop-off locations. Contact the city to confirm the specific facility address and materials accepted for this listing.

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Environmental Collection Center - Mansfield

616 S Wisteria St Mansfield TX 76063 USA

(817) 728-3655

4.7 (9 reviews)

The City of Mansfield’s facility page identifies the Environmental Collection Center at 616 S. Wisteria St. The page lists scheduled operating hours and its calendar includes household hazardous waste drop-off events.

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Keep Odessa Beautiful Facility - Recycle Station

814 W 42nd St

(432) 368-3538

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (48 reviews)

Keep Odessa Beautiful is a recycling center located at 814 W. 42nd Street in Odessa, TX. They operate Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a closure from 12 pm to 1 pm, and on Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm. The center accepts various items for recycling, including shipping box cardboard, newspaper, plastic bottles, milk jugs, and laundry detergent containers. They do not accept large loads of cardboard, plastic bags, or recyclables brought in by large vehicles like 18-wheelers. Additionally, Keep Odessa Beautiful provides disposal services for items such as cell phones, computer accessories, household appliances, electronics, and yard equipment. They also offer assistance with the disposal of residential hazardous waste and emphasize the importance of proper disposal to protect the environment and community health. Visitors can volunteer, donate, or apply to be a sponsor to support their efforts in keeping the community clean and beautiful.

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Palacios Recycle Center

1305 Johnson Rd Palacios TX 77465 USA

361-972-0783

Mon-Tue 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Wed 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thu 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.0 (4 reviews)

The Palacios Recycle Center is dedicated to responsible recycling and reducing waste in the community. It offers a variety of recycling services and materials acceptance, including free shredding services.

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City of Pasadena Recycling Center

2800 Pasadena Blvd Pasadena TX 77502 USA

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (42 reviews)

Pasadena residents are encouraged to participate in the city's recycling efforts, with over 100 tons of recyclables collected and submitted to a materials recovery facility by Frontier Waste Solutions in the first month of residential garbage service. Residents are advised to use proper recycling carts and follow guidelines such as not bagging recyclables, as all items must be placed loosely in specified containers to avoid contamination issues. The city offers two recycling programs, including a drop-off point for newspaper, plastic, glass, and aluminum, as well as a service for computer and household hazardous waste pick up through the Sanitation Department by appointment. For additional resources and information on recycling opportunities, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's recycling website provides a helpful index of materials and services to assist residents in going green. Residents can also contact the city for questions or to request a free recycle toter for delivery to their address.

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Keep Pearland Beautiful - Stella Roberts Recycling Center

5800 Magnolia Pkwy Pearland TX 77584 USA

(281) 489-2795

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (87 reviews)

The Stella Roberts Recycling Center, operated by Keep Pearland Beautiful, provides recycling services for materials, including electronics, appliances, and hazardous waste. It aims to promote environmental education and community involvement in recycling efforts in Pearland, Texas.

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Stella Roberts Recycling Center

5800 Magnolia Pkwy

281-489-2795

Tuesday to Saturday by appointment; fire extinguishers Friday and Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Stella Roberts Recycling Center in Pearland takes household hazardous waste by appointment Tuesday through Saturday, including brake fluid, paint, household and lawn chemicals, car batteries and tires. League City residents pay $1.50 per pound for chemicals and paint, and $5.00 per fire extinguisher.

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Pharr City Recycling Center

1015 E Ferguson Ave Pharr TX 78577 USA

(956) 784-7700

Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM · Sat 8 AM - 12 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (14 reviews)

Pharr Recycling Center is located at 1015 E Ferguson Ave, serving the residents of Pharr, TX. It provides a site for recycling various materials and promotes environmental education initiatives.

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Plainview Recycling Center

1018 E 4th St, Plainview, TX 79072, USA

(806) 291-1222

Mon-Tue 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Wed-Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri-Sun Closed

5.0 (2 reviews)

At 1018 E Fourth Street, the center is open Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m. Free business recycle carts are collected Thursdays by request and take office paper, shredded paper, and newspaper. Used motor oil and antifreeze drop-off is free for residents, not commercial users, and also runs the second Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. General drop-off follows the City's blue-box list except glass.

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Custer Transfer Station

9901 Custer Road

972-727-6341

Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

North Texas Municipal Water District transfer station on Custer Road, south of Highway 121 near Ridgeview. It hosts the Texas Pure wood grind facility for brush and untreated wood, and takes used oil, oil filters and passenger tires from Plano residents.

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Parkway Transfer Station

4030 W Plano Parkway

972-596-8709

Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

NTMWD transfer station on West Plano Parkway, behind the Plano Animal Shelter. Residents drop off bulky household waste and recycle metal appliances, used oil, oil filters and up to four passenger tires per visit. The city lists a closure from October 12 through November 2.

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Lookout Transfer Station

1601 E Lookout Dr

972-234-3247

Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 4:30 pm

North Texas Municipal Water District transfer station on East Lookout Drive in Richardson, open to Plano residents under the free twice-monthly disposal program. It takes metal appliances, used oil, oil filters and passenger tires.

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Round Rock Recycling Center

310 Deep Wood Dr Round Rock TX 78681 USA

(512) 218-5554

Mon-Sat 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (135 reviews)

The City of Round Rock Recycling Center is a drop-off location for recyclables, including items not accepted curbside, and also accepts household hazardous waste during scheduled drop-off hours. It accepts metals, appliances without Freon, automotive products, paper and cardboard, glass, plastics, Styrofoam packaging, and other listed items, with item-specific restrictions.

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Green Guy Recycling

937 TX-80 San Marcos TX 78666 USA

(512) 353-3266

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (150 reviews)

Green Guy Recycling's San Marcos residential drop-off is available 24/7 to San Marcos residents; some streams are staffed-only. Listed items include household containers and paper, used motor oil and filters, lead-acid batteries and limited household antifreeze. The operator also offers commercial scrap buying, hauling and roll-off containers. Review the accepted list before unloading.

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San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

634 East Hopkins Street

All Hays County household hazardous waste goes to this East Hopkins Street facility across from HEB in San Marcos. It is open to every Hays County resident.

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Smithville Recycling Center

404 Royston St Smithville TX 78957 USA

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.5 (4 reviews)

The City of Smithville Recycling Center is located at 404 Royston Street, Smithville, TX 78957. It accepts plastics, cardboard, paper, aluminum and steel cans, and used motor oil and filters. As of January 1, 2024, access requires an annual membership card, $50 per year for city residents and $100 per year for non-residents, available at City Hall on 317 Main Street. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

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City of Waco Cobbs Recycling Center

4201 Trice Ave Waco TX 76710 USA

(254) 751-8536

Mon-Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (41 reviews)

The Cobbs Recycling Center is a City of Waco self-service drop-off facility at 4201 Trice Ave, open Monday through Saturday, accepting materials from residents throughout the region with no residency requirement for most streams. The center accepts plastics (#1 and #2), glass bottles and food jars, steel and aluminum cans, cardboard, magazines, mail, cooking oil, household batteries, CFL bulbs, packing Styrofoam, and electronics (computers, cell phones, chargers). Waco residents with a current utility bill also receive free drop-off of used motor oil, antifreeze, oil filters, and latex paint, plus four free bulky and brush waste trips per year. Tires are accepted for a fee.

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Wharton County Precinct 2 Recycling Drop Off Center - Milam Street

1005 East Milam Street

(979) 335-7541

Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am-3:00 pm

The East Milam Street center in Wharton is staffed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It takes paper, aluminum, cardboard, and motor oil and filters.

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