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Household hazardous waste facility

Environmental Service Center – North

5614 Neches St., Houston, TX 77026

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
Hours
Second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Houston only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Paint

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Limit: Up to 25 gallons of latex and oil-based paint.

Televisions

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Limit: 5 large electronic items combined per visit.

Computers

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Limit: 5 large electronic items combined per visit.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Limit: 5 large electronic items combined per visit.

Batteries

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Microwaves

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Limit: 2 microwaves per visit.

Tires

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • No commercial vehicle tires.
  • Limit: 5 tires per residence.

Where this information comes from

Call before you go

  • Environmental Service Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
    • ESC North is at 5614 Neches St, Houston, TX 77026. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • ESC North is open the second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex and oil-based paints are accepted, up to 25 gallons. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Computers, monitors, printers, TVs and small electrical appliances are accepted (not dismantled), up to 5 large electronic items combined per visit. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Batteries and automotive batteries are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Up to 2 microwaves are accepted. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Up to 5 tires per residence; no commercial vehicle tires. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • Electronic scrap and telephone equipment are accepted with no maximum. Checked October 26, 2026 (automated check).
    • For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The ESCs serve Houston residents for household hazardous waste and select recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.

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