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Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center
10785 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
Run by City of Houston Solid Waste Management
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday to Saturday | 9am to 6pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed Sunday, Monday and city holidays. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
Cost and who can use it
Free for City of Houston residents. Bring a current Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address (a Texas ID alone is enough for recycling only). Up to 4 visits a month.
Resident programs: Houston.
Accepted here
Recycling (cans, cardboard, glass, paper, cartons, plastics 1-5 and 7, aerosols), mattresses and furniture (2 large pieces a visit), tree waste and leaves in compostable bags, appliances (refrigerators need a tag showing Freon was removed), up to 5 passenger tires a visit (10 a month), up to 5 quarts of used motor oil, and bagged junk or contractor-type materials up to 4 cubic yards. Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only.
Not accepted
- Household garbage and food waste
- TVs
- Paint and chemicals
- Concrete, rocks, dirt and bricks
- Truck tires
- Liquids
- Pallets
- Stumps or limbs over 9 inches
No U-Hauls, box trucks, dump trailers or contractor vans. Unloading is limited to 20 minutes.
Source
Information from the official City of Houston Solid Waste Management page. Last checked November 4, 2026.
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Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center questions
Is Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center open on Sunday?
No. It's closed on Sunday. On Saturday it's open 9am to 6pm.
What days is Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center open?
Friday, Saturday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Closed Sunday, Monday and city holidays. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing.
How much does Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center cost?
Free for City of Houston residents. Bring a current Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with a matching address (a Texas ID alone is enough for recycling only). Up to 4 visits a month.
Who can use Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center?
It's for residents only (Houston). Bring ID and proof of address.