Solid Waste Management Department
Environmental Service Centers
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department provides Houston residents with a safe and convenient place to dispose of household hazardous waste and select recyclable materials that should not be placed in regular trash or curbside collection.
ESC - SOUTH
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035
Facility Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
8 am to 5 pm
ESC - NORTH
5614 Neches St Houston, TX 77026
Facility Hours:
Second Thursday of each month
9 am to 3 pm
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
- Acids
- Aerosol Cans
- Antifreeze
- Batteries (Lead Acid & Rechargeable only)
- Brake Fluid
- Car Waxes
- Computer Equipment and Components
- Cooking Oil
- Degreasers
- Drain Cleaners
- Electrical Appliances (small)
- Electronic Scrap
- Fertilizers
- Fluorescent Bulbs
- Fuels
- Helium Tanks (5 gallon maximum)
- Herbicides
- Household Chemicals
- Kerosene
- Lawn Equipment (all fluids removed)
- Mercury
- Metal Polish
- Metal/Wire Clothes Hangers
- Microwaves
- Monitors
- Motor Oil
- Paint (Latex & Oil Base) - 25 gallons maximum
- Paint Stains/Thinners
- Pest Strips
- Plastic Film
- Plastic Grocery Bags
- Pool Chemicals (Can not be wet)
- Power Steering Fluid
- Printers
- Propane Tanks (5 gallon maximum)
- Solvents
- Telephone Equipment
- Thermostats (Mercury Based Accepted)
- Tires (5 tires per residence, per month, no commercial vehicle tires)
- Transmission Fluid
- Turpentine
- TVs (do not breakdown/strip; see weight limit & restrictions)
- Varnishes
PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Photo Identification: A current state of Texas issued identification card, such as Texas Driver’s license; Texas Department of Public Safety issued I.D. card; or Texas License to Carry Permit.
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:Utility Bill - A utility bill, power, water or gas, from the current month or previous two (2) months. The address on the utility bill must match the address on the state issued identification. Electronic bills are accepted.
Lease Agreement - If no utility bill is available, you may bring a copy of your current lease or rental agreement for a City of Houston address. The address on the lease or rental agreement must match the address on the state issued identification.*
*For residential property owners whose primary residence is outside the state of Texas, who do not have a Texas ID, a current property tax bill must be shown; the names on the photo identification and tax bill must match.
* For out-of-state STUDENTS at Houston universities, a current student I.D. may be used in place of a utility bill.
Electronics Recycling
Visit the Electronics Recycling page for a listing of accepted materials and facilities where residents may properly recycle their electronics.
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Contact SWMD
Houston, TX 77002
