Texas recycling directory
Recycling centers in Houston, Texas
30 facilities with contact info, hours, pricing, and accepted materials. Compare them and find the closest drop-off.
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Derichebourg Recycling USA - Houston
9435 Ronda Ln Houston TX 77074 USA
Located in Houston, Texas, Derichebourg Recycling USA - Houston is a recycling drop-off center at 9435 Ronda Lane.
Duran's Recycling
6102 De Moss Dr Houston TX 77081 USA
Duran's Recycling, located at 6102 De Moss Dr in Houston, TX, provides reliable scrap metal recycling services. They typically purchase various types of metals, including copper, aluminum, brass, and steel from both individuals and commercial clients. For competitive pricing and efficient processing of your scrap metal in Southwest Houston, visit Duran's Recycling.
East Aldine Neighborhood Recycling Center
2789 Hopper Rd Houston TX 77093 USA
The East Aldine Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Center is a residents-only drop-off facility at 2789 Hopper Rd in Houston, operated by SMC Management on behalf of the East Aldine Management District. By appointment, eligible East Aldine residents (proof of residency required) may dispose of junk waste, tree waste, appliances, passenger tires, glass, and recyclables (cardboard, paper, and approved plastics) up to two times per month. Contractors and businesses are not permitted, and the site does not accept household garbage, electronics, TVs, hazardous waste, motor oil, or industrial tires.
Services: Junk and bulk waste drop-off · Tree waste drop-off · Recycling drop-off (cardboard, paper, approved plastics) · Appliance disposal · Passenger tire disposal
Accepts: Appliances (refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, stoves, microwaves), Tree waste (branches and limbs up to 6 feet, logs up to 12 inches in diameter), Junk waste (furniture, mattresses, broken-down wooden fencing, bagged loose drywall and shingles), Passenger tires (up to 4 per month per household), Glass (including mirrors and glass cookware, disposed of as heavy trash), Cardboard, Paper, Approved plastics
Who can use the East Aldine Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Center?
Only residents of the East Aldine District may use the center, and they must show proof of residency: a valid photo ID (such as a Texas Driver License, Texas DPS ID card, Texas License to Carry, or Harris County Public Library ID) along with a utility bill no more than three months old that matches their name and address. Contractors and other businesses are prohibited from using the facility.
What are the hours and do I need an appointment?
The center accepts appointments Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed Sunday and Monday. Only scheduled appointments are allowed in the line. You can call 713.454.7185 or email recycling@aldinedistrict.org to schedule.
Freeport Recycling
932 Freeport St #1/2 Houston TX 77015 USA
HOPE RECYCLING LLC
11031 Aldine Westfield Rd Houston TX 77093 USA
Houston Auto Recyclers
2425 West Mt. Houston Rd.
Houston Auto Recyclers operates a large self-service and full-service auto recycling yard on West Mt. Houston Road in Houston. The yard includes a 30-day all-inclusive warranty on most parts, free wheelbarrows, free rim removal when buying tires only, and a courtesy van to reach distant rows.
Services: Self-service auto salvage yard · Full-service parts sales · 30-day all-inclusive parts warranty · Optional 6-month extended warranty · Free wheelbarrow use
Accepts: Junk vehicles, Used auto parts
Do parts come with a warranty?
Most parts include a 30-day all-inclusive warranty at no extra charge. A 6-month extended warranty is available for a small additional fee.
Is there a charge for wheelbarrows?
No. Houston Auto Recyclers provides wheelbarrows free of charge.
Houston Lawndale Depository
5100 Sunbeam St Houston TX 77033 USA
National Metal Recycling
2401 Frick Rd Houston TX 77038 USA
National Metal Recycling is a Houston scrap yard that pays top prices for ferrous and nonferrous metals including copper tubing and wire, brass, aluminum cans and sheet, stainless turnings, carbide inserts, insulated electrical wire, and heavy sheet iron. They buy junk cars with title only and provide roll-off drop containers within the Houston area. Items not accepted include wood, catalytic converters, televisions, cement, plastic, fluids, foam, and refrigerators with rotten food.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk car purchasing with title · Roll-off container delivery · Ferrous and nonferrous processing
Accepts: Copper tubing and wire, Yellow and red brass, Aluminum cans and sheet, Carbide inserts and drill bits, Insulated electrical wire, Stainless steel turnings, Heavy and sheet ferrous scrap, Junk cars with title
Does National Metal Recycling buy junk cars?
Yes, but only vehicles accompanied by a valid title.
Does National Metal Recycling accept catalytic converters?
No. Catalytic converters are listed among materials they do not buy.
Prestige Pull-Your-Part
7615 E. Mount Houston Rd., Ste. B
Prestige Pull-Your-Part is a Houston self-service salvage yard with more than 1,200 vehicles and factory OEM parts priced below typical aftermarket rates. Customers search inventory online, pay a $3 yard admission fee, and pull their own parts with a yard map, while the staff drains fluids and keeps the yard clean for safety.
Services: Self-service pull-your-own parts · Online vehicle inventory search · Cash for junk cars · Free towing in the Houston area · Spanish-language customer service
Accepts: Junk cars, Used auto parts
Is there an admission fee to enter the yard?
Yes. There is a $3 admission fee to enter the self-service yard. Staff provide a yard map to help you find vehicles.
How many vehicles are in the yard?
Prestige Pull-Your-Part maintains an inventory of more than 1,200 cars for customers to choose from.
Texas Electronic Recyclers
10903 Tower Oaks Blvd Houston TX 77070 USA
Tri-Star Recycling
11550 N Houston Rosslyn Rd Houston TX 77088 USA
Materials Accepted in Houston
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Houston include Cardboard, Appliances, Aluminum, Copper, Glass. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Houston, Texas
Houston recycling runs through the city Solid Waste Management Department, which issues a green-lid curbside cart for single-stream recycling. The city also operates six Neighborhood Depositories (Residential Drop-Off Centers), two Environmental Service Centers for household hazardous waste and electronics, and the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center. Bulky junk and yard debris are handled on a heavy trash cycle that runs every other month, alternating between tree waste and junk waste. Texas has no bottle deposit, so cans and bottles carry no refund value here. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I put in my green recycling cart in Houston?
The city green cart takes paper (newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper), flattened cardboard, plastic containers numbered 1 through 5 and 7 (rinsed), aluminum and bimetal cans, glass bottles and jars, and gable-top and shelf-stable cartons. Keep out plastic bags and film, shrink wrap, greasy or soiled paper, and large plastic items like toys, hoses, and buckets. Rinse and drain containers, and set the cart out between 6:00 p.m. the night before and 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Is glass accepted in Houston curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department lists glass bottles, jugs, and jars as accepted in the green curbside cart. Glass is also accepted at the six Neighborhood Depositories (Residential Drop-Off Centers) if you would rather drop it off. If your household or apartment uses a private hauler instead of city service, check with that provider, because many private and regional programs do not take curbside glass.
How does Houston heavy trash work for junk waste and tree waste?
Heavy trash is collected every other month for addresses on city curbside service, up to six collections per year. It alternates: tree waste is picked up in odd-numbered months (January, March, May, and so on) and junk waste in even-numbered months (February, April, June, and so on). Tree waste means clean limbs, branches, and stumps (pieces up to 8 inches in diameter or 10 feet long). Junk waste covers furniture, mattresses, carpet, appliances, and up to a small amount of resident-generated building material. Set items behind the curb between 6:00 p.m. the Friday before and 7:00 a.m. on your day.
Where do I take household hazardous waste, paint, and electronics in Houston?
Take those items to a city Environmental Service Center, such as the one at 11500 S. Post Oak Rd. The centers accept electronic scrap, household chemicals, latex and oil-based paint (up to 25 gallons), paint thinners and stains, pool chemicals, mercury thermostats, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, motor oil, and up to five passenger tires per month. Never set hazardous waste or electronics out for heavy trash pickup. Proof of a matching Houston address is required.
Do you get money back for cans and bottles in Houston?
No. Texas is not a bottle-deposit (bottle-bill) state, so there is no per-container refund on cans or bottles anywhere in Houston. You recycle them through your green cart or a drop-off center rather than redeeming them for cash. If you want money for metal, scrap yards pay by weight for aluminum, copper, and steel, and Texas law requires them to record your ID and details of the sale.
Houston Recycling Tips
- •Use the city HTX Collects app or the online service lookup to find your exact garbage, recycling, and heavy trash days, since routes and schedules vary by address.
- •Glass, tree waste, junk waste, and up to five passenger tires can go to any of the six Neighborhood Depositories (for example North at 9003 N Main, or Southwest at 10785 SW Freeway); residents may visit up to four times a month and must show a matching Texas ID and proof of address.
- •Remember the odd/even rule: tree waste in odd-numbered months, junk waste in even-numbered months. Mixing the two in one pile can get the whole pile skipped.
- •Refrigerators and freezers are only collected if a certified technician has removed the refrigerant and tagged the unit; contractor-generated construction debris is never picked up and must be hauled by the contractor.
- •Selling scrap metal in Texas requires a government-issued photo ID, and the recycler must log the transaction under state law (Occupations Code Chapter 1956); catalytic converter sales also require a thumbprint and extra paperwork.
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