Cardboard Recycling in Houston, TX

Flattened cardboard goes in the green curbside recycling container. Larger amounts can go to the Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington or Kingwood recycling centers or a Residential Drop-Off Center.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

12 ways to get rid of a cardboard in Houston

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All 12 Free 6 Drop-off 9 Services & pickup 3

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North Residential Drop-Off Center (9003 N Main)Drop-off · 9003 N Main, HoustonHouston residentsFree
Where
9003 N Main
Houston, TX 77022
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center (14400 Sommermeyer)Drop-off · 14400 Sommermeyer, HoustonHouston residentsFree
Where
14400 Sommermeyer
Houston, TX 77041
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center (5565 Kirkpatrick)Drop-off · 5565 Kirkpatrick, HoustonHouston residentsFree
Where
5565 Kirkpatrick
Houston, TX 77028
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center (2240 Central Street)Drop-off · 2240 Central Street, HoustonHouston residentsFree
Where
2240 Central Street
Houston, TX 77017
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
South Residential Drop-Off Center (5100 Sunbeam)Drop-off · 5100 Sunbeam, HoustonHouston residentsFree
Where
5100 Sunbeam
Houston, TX 77033
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center (10785 SW Freeway)Drop-off · 10785 SW Freeway, HoustonHouston residentsFree
Where
10785 SW Freeway
Houston, TX 77074
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedFree (documented)
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Westpark Consumer Recycling CenterDrop-off · 5900 Westpark, HoustonHouston residentsCost not listed
Where
5900 Westpark
Houston, TX 77057
Hours
Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Boxes must be clean of food and empty of packing materials.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Clear Lake/Ellington Airport Recycling CenterDrop-off · 246 Loop Rd., HoustonHouston residentsCost not listed
Where
246 Loop Rd.
Houston, TX 77034
Hours
Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Boxes must be clean of food and empty of packing materials.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Kingwood Recycling CenterDrop-off · 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, HoustonHouston residentsCost not listed
Where
3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77339
Hours
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cost & rules
Cardboard
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Boxes must be clean of food and empty of packing materials.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle CenterCounty service · Montgomery CountyCost not listed
How it works
Montgomery County Precinct 1 recycling drop-off at 142 W. Wally Wilkerson Pkwy, Conroe, TX 77303 (936-539-7911). Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and county holidays. Items must be sorted by type and cleaned before arrival.
Cost & rules
- Sort items by type and clean them before arrival; open weekdays 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Before you go: Break boxes down.
Official page (opens in new tab)
City of Houston Curbside RecyclingCity service · HoustonCost not listed
How it works
Curbside recycling collection in city-issued green recycling containers for homes with City of Houston curbside service.
Cost & rules
- Before you go: Flatten boxes.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Check whether you have corrugated boxes, coated packaging or mixed materials.
Remove foam, plastic and other packing inserts.
Flatten boxes and check quantity limits for your program.

More about cardboard

Texas rules

TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)
Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Source: TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab)

More Texas rules (3)

Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)
If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Source: TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center (opens in new tab) · Montgomery County Precinct 1
- The Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center is at 142 W. Wally Wilkerson Pkwy, Conroe, TX 77303, open Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
- All items must be sorted by type and cleaned before arrival. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The center accepts broken-down cardboard and boxboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
Curbside Recycling (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Flattened cardboard goes in the green curbside recycling container. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential Drop-Off Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- The Residential Drop-Off Centers are a free service for Houston residents for bulk items, yard waste and recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Bulk or tree waste drop-off requires a current Texas-issued ID and a current City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching addresses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Residential Drop-Off Centers: rules and accepted materials (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Residents may use the drop-off centers up to four times per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Cardboard is accepted with other recyclables. Checked October 26, 2026.
Environmental Service Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Centers (opens in new tab) · City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department
- Clean cardboard emptied of packing materials is accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Residents may use the centers four times per month. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Household Hazardous Waste, a Guide for Texans (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective September 16, 2026
- TCEQ says household hazardous waste is not regulated as hazardous waste when it comes from a household and can often go in regular trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many Texas communities run HHW drop-off facilities or collection events; TCEQ keeps a list of ongoing programs and scheduled events. Checked October 26, 2026.
TCEQ: Contacts for Local Household Hazardous Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Texas Commission on Environmental Quality · effective August 3, 2026
- Some HHW drop-off programs require a voucher from your sponsoring local government. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Some HHW facilities may charge a fee; check with the facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- If your area is not on TCEQ's HHW programs list, call your local government or regional council of governments about future events. Checked October 26, 2026.

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