Listed hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sun Closed
Spring, Texas
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A historical Texas DPS metals-business list associated Battery Depot/Madewell with 21618 IH-45 North, Spring. The old record does not verify the current operator, hours, public scrap intake, or materials; call before visiting.
Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed
Does the state record confirm this yard is open now?
No. The source is historical and does not verify current operations or public intake.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Residential Recycling Center
1122 Pruitt Rd Spring TX 77380 USA
4.2/5(129 reviews)
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Facility at 1122 Pruitt Road in Spring accepts a broad range of materials from Montgomery County residents, including recyclables, electronics, scrap metal, tires, and yard waste. The facility is operated by Montgomery County Precinct 3 and is open Monday through Saturday in two shifts: 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 12:30–4:30 p.m. Some items such as electronics, tires, and construction debris carry fees. County residency is required to use the facility.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:30 – 11:30 AM · Sun Closed
Accepts: Cans, Cartons (soup, milk, and juice), Cardboard (flattened), Glass bottles and jars (separated by color), Paper, Plastic containers (#1-7), Yard waste (bagged leaves and trimmings), Batteries, Plastic bags and films (grocery bags and case wraps), Electronics (fees apply), Scrap metal (appliances and miscellaneous items), Tires (fees apply), Construction debris and wood (fees apply)
Services: Residential recycling drop-off · Electronics recycling (fees apply) · Scrap metal drop-off · Tire disposal (fees apply) · Construction debris disposal (fees apply) · Yard waste drop-off
Who can use this facility?
Only Montgomery County residents are served at this facility. It is operated by Montgomery County Precinct 3.
What are the hours of operation?
The facility is open Monday through Saturday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Residential Recycling Facility
1122 Pruitt Rd.
Montgomery County Precinct 3 runs this residential recycling facility on Pruitt Road in Spring, open Monday through Saturday with a midday closure for lunch. Use is limited to Montgomery County residents, and proof of residency is required. Drivers sort loads into categories: aluminum and steel cans, scrap metal, wires, cardboard, paper, glass and plastic food and beverage containers, batteries, bicycles, oil filters, and strained cooking oil. Appliances, electronics, tires, mattresses, furniture, pallets and yard waste carry a disposal fee, paid by cash, credit or debit card. Paint and household chemicals are taken only on Wednesdays and the third Saturday of each month. The center turns away household garbage, business waste, ammunition, explosives, medical waste, styrofoam, smoke detectors, pressurized tanks, and dirt or gravel.
Listed hours: Mon-Sat 8:30 am-4:30 pm, closed for lunch 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Accepts: Aluminum and steel cans, Scrap metal, Wires, Cardboard, Paper, Glass food and beverage containers, Plastic food and beverage containers, Batteries, Appliances, Electronics, Tires, Mattresses, Furniture, Pallets, Yard waste, Cooking oil, Paint and household chemicals
Services: Residents-only drop-off · Proof of residency required · Paint and household chemical days · Fee schedule for bulky items · Cash, credit and debit accepted
Can non-residents use the Montgomery County Precinct 3 recycling facility?
No. The facility is for Montgomery County residents only, and proof of residency is required.
When does the Precinct 3 recycling center take paint and household chemicals?
Paint and household chemicals are accepted only on Wednesdays and the third Saturday of each month.
Materials Accepted in Spring
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Spring include Copper, Research, Competitive, Customer, Dealing. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Spring, Texas
Spring is unincorporated, so no city crew collects trash or recycling. Service comes from private haulers or your neighborhood's utility district, depending on your address. Montgomery County Precinct 3 runs a residential recycling center at 1122 Pruitt Rd. in Spring, open Monday to Saturday. Spring residents on the Harris County side use the county hazardous waste facility at 6900 Hahl Road by appointment. Government-issued ID required for regulated metals including copper and catalytic converters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who picks up trash and recycling in Spring TX?
Private haulers and municipal utility districts handle it, since Spring has no city government. WM and Republic Services both offer residential trash and recycling service in Spring, and Republic also runs bulk and yard waste pickup. Your neighborhood's utility district or HOA sets which hauler serves your street, and the hauler's name appears on your district bill.
Where is the Spring TX recycling center?
The Montgomery County Precinct 3 recycling center is at 1122 Pruitt Rd., Spring, TX 77380, phone 281-367-7283. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with a lunch closure from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It closes on county holidays. Only Montgomery County residents can use it, and proof of residency is required.
What does the Pruitt Rd. recycling center in Spring accept for free?
Aluminum and steel cans, batteries, bicycles, flattened cardboard, paper, scrap metal, wires, oil filters, fire extinguishers, Christmas trees and lights, strained cooking oil, and glass and plastic food and beverage containers go in free. Tires, electronics, appliances, mattresses, furniture and yard waste carry a fee. Household garbage, Styrofoam, mirrors, windows and propane tanks are refused.
Where do I take paint and household chemicals in Spring TX?
Montgomery County residents bring paint and household chemicals to the Pruitt Rd. center on Wednesdays and the 3rd Saturday of each month, for $10 per 5 gallons. Harris County residents outside the City of Houston use the county facility at 6900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX 77040 (enter at 290 and Gessner). It runs by appointment only: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
How do Harris County residents in Spring book the hazardous waste drop-off?
Book online through the Harris County Office of the County Engineer, or call 346-286-4299 (English) or 346-286-4296 (Spanish). The Hahl Road facility serves Harris County residents who live outside the City of Houston and do not receive Houston water, trash or recycling service. It takes only items used in a home for personal use.
Can I drop off old tires or a mattress in Spring TX?
Yes, at the Montgomery County Precinct 3 center on Pruitt Rd., if you live in Montgomery County and bring proof of residency. Tires, mattresses, electronics, appliances and furniture all carry a fee. The center takes cash, credit and debit cards. Bricks, concrete and roofing shingles are limited to about a wheelbarrow load.
Recycling tips for Spring
- •Bring proof of Montgomery County residency to Pruitt Rd., since the center serves county residents only.
- •Paint and chemicals go to the Pruitt Rd. center only on Wednesdays and the 3rd Saturday of the month, and mixed chemicals are refused.
- •Harris County's Hahl Road facility closes the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, and every visit needs an appointment.
- •Bag leaves and grass clippings before bringing them to Pruitt Rd., and plan on a yard waste fee.
- •Plan Pruitt Rd. trips around the 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM lunch closure.
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