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Dumps and transfer stations in Houston, TX

Sites12
Free for residents7
Saturday10 open
SundayCall ahead

Free option: North Residential Drop-Off Center, open Saturday 9am to 6pm. 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).

Hazardous wasteTransfer stationLandfillDrop-off centerRecycling center
Environmental Service Center NorthHazardous waste
5614 Neches St, Houston, TX 77026Thu: 9am to 3pmResidents only
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Environmental Service Center SouthHazardous waste
11500 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035Tue to Wed: 8am to 5pm · Fri to Sat: 8am to 5pmResidents only
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Gainsborough Waste Dump Site (McCarty St)Transfer station
950 McCarty St, Houston, TX 77029Mon to Fri: 7:30am to 5pm · Sat: 7:30am to 12pm
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Hawthorn Park LandfillLandfill
10332 Tanner Rd, Houston, TX 77041Hours not listed
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North Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off center
9003 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022Tue to Sat: 9am to 6pmResidents only
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Northeast Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off center
5565 Kirkpatrick Blvd, Houston, TX 77028Tue to Sat: 9am to 6pmResidents only
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Northwest Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off center
14400 Sommermeyer St, Houston, TX 77041Tue to Sat: 9am to 6pmResidents only
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South Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off center
5100 Sunbeam St, Houston, TX 77033Tue to Sat: 9am to 6pmResidents only
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Southeast Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off center
2240 Central St, Houston, TX 77017Tue to Sat: 9am to 6pmResidents only
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Southwest Residential Drop-Off CenterDrop-off center
10785 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074Tue to Sat: 9am to 6pmResidents only
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Westpark Recycling CenterRecycling center
5900 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77057Tue to Sat: 8am to 5pmResidents only
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Atascocita Recycling and Disposal FacilityLandfill
3623 Wilson Rd, Humble, TX 77396Mon to Fri: 7am to 4pm · Sat: 7am to 2pmOpen to Houston residents
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Where to dump specific items in Houston

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Houston dump questions

Where is the dump in Houston?

There are 12 public sites listed for Houston: Environmental Service Center North, Environmental Service Center South, Gainsborough Waste Dump Site (McCarty St), Hawthorn Park Landfill, North Residential Drop-Off Center, Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center, South Residential Drop-Off Center, Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center, Westpark Recycling Center and Atascocita Recycling and Disposal Facility. Each listing has the address, hours, fees and a link to the official source.

Is there a dump open on Sunday near Houston?

None of the sites with published hours open on Sunday. On Saturday you can use Environmental Service Center South, Gainsborough Waste Dump Site (McCarty St), North Residential Drop-Off Center, Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center, South Residential Drop-Off Center, Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center, Westpark Recycling Center and Atascocita Recycling and Disposal Facility. Hawthorn Park Landfill doesn't publish full hours, so call ahead.

Which dumps near Houston are open on Saturday?

Environmental Service Center South: 8am to 5pm; Gainsborough Waste Dump Site (McCarty St): 7:30am to 12pm; North Residential Drop-Off Center: 9am to 6pm; Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center: 9am to 6pm; Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center: 9am to 6pm; South Residential Drop-Off Center: 9am to 6pm; Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center: 9am to 6pm; Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center: 9am to 6pm; Westpark Recycling Center: 8am to 5pm; Atascocita Recycling and Disposal Facility: 7am to 2pm.

Can I dump for free in Houston?

North Residential Drop-Off Center, Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center, South Residential Drop-Off Center, Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center and Westpark Recycling Center offer free drop-off for eligible residents, with limits. Check each listing for what's covered.

Can non-residents use the dumps near Houston?

Environmental Service Center North, Environmental Service Center South, North Residential Drop-Off Center, Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center, South Residential Drop-Off Center, Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center and Westpark Recycling Center are for residents only. Gainsborough Waste Dump Site (McCarty St), Hawthorn Park Landfill and Atascocita Recycling and Disposal Facility take non-resident or paying customers, subject to the site's rules.

What do I need to bring?

Resident programs almost always ask for a photo ID plus proof of address, usually a recent utility bill showing the same address. Cover and secure your load, as most sites refuse or surcharge untarped trailers.

Where can I take paint and chemicals in Houston?

Environmental Service Center North, Environmental Service Center South and Westpark Recycling Center accept household chemicals such as paint. Never put them in the trash.