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
Accepted 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 ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS
To drop off bulk waste or tree waste, residents must show:
A current Texas-issued ID (Driver’s License, DPS ID, LTC, or Consulate ID)
A current City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement
NOTE: The address on both documents must match.
For residents whose primary home is outside Texas, a current property tax bill is required (name must match the ID).
For recycling only: A current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
