Austin, TX · 3 counties
Hazardous waste drop-off in Austin
9 programs serve the Austin area: 3 drop-off sites, 3 collection day programs and 3 home pickup services. 2 take people from anywhere for a fee.
Find where you can goFind your city
Open to anyone, for a fee
If no site takes people from your city, these take anyone and charge for it.
Drop-off sites (3)
Austin Recycle and Reuse Center
2514 Business Center Dr, AustinFree for Austin and Travis County residents; people from other counties pay a fee. Appointment only: book online or in the Austin Recycles app. Bring a photo ID and a recent utility bill. Card payments only. Takes electronics and tires. No needles or business waste.
AppointmentNon-residents payChecked Sep 27, 2026Drop-off siteRound Rock Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
310 Deepwood Dr, Round RockFree for Round Rock residents, and for Fern Bluff and Brushy Creek MUD residents with a voucher from their MUD. Anyone else pays $60 per vehicle. Drop off Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4pm. Up to 25 gallons a month. No needles, electronics or tires.
Non-residents payChecked Sep 27, 2026Drop-off siteSan Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off and Reuse Center
634 E Hopkins St, San MarcosFree drive-through drop-off for San Marcos and Hays County residents only; bring proof you live in Hays County. Fridays noon to 3:30pm, Saturdays 8am to noon. 300 pounds per vehicle per day. Takes needles in a sharps container. No electronics or medicines.
Residents onlyChecked Sep 27, 2026Collection days (3)
One-day drop-offs, soonest first. Each is only for people who live in the places it names.
- WedOct 14Lake Travis Regional Household Hazardous Waste DayFor Lakeway, Bee Cave and The Hills and more residents · Austin
- SatOct 17Williamson County Household Hazardous Waste Collection DayFor Williamson County, Hutto and Leander residents · Georgetown
- Date not setGeorgetown Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventsFor Georgetown residents · Georgetown
Home pickup (3)
They come to your door, but only if you live in a place listed here. All of them need you to book first.
- AustinCity of Austin, Austin Resource Recovery
- Cedar ParkCity of Cedar Park
- Lago VistaCity of Lago Vista
Common questions in Austin
Can I use a drop-off site in another city or county around Austin?
7 programs here take only people who live in the areas they serve. 2 take anyone for a fee: Austin Recycle and Reuse Center and Round Rock Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off ($60 per vehicle). Find your city in the table above to see which sites take you.
Is hazardous waste drop-off free in Austin?
For residents, 4 of 9 programs we list are free, as long as you live where they serve. If you live outside the areas served, some sites take you for a fee.
What can't I bring to a hazardous waste drop-off in Austin?
Most sites here turn away ammunition and explosives, medicines, business waste, tires and radioactive items. Each listing shows its own list, so check it before you load the car.
Where can I get rid of old paint in Austin?
9 programs in the Austin area take old paint, including Austin Recycle and Reuse Center, Austin On-Demand Household Hazardous Waste Pickup and Round Rock Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off. Many set a limit per visit, so check the listing for how much you can bring.
Do I need an appointment?
6 programs need one: Austin Recycle and Reuse Center, Austin On-Demand Household Hazardous Waste Pickup and Georgetown Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. One takes drop-ins during opening hours: Round Rock Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off.
Can someone pick up hazardous waste from my home in Austin?
Yes, in some places. Austin On-Demand Household Hazardous Waste Pickup, Cedar Park Household Hazardous Waste Front Porch Pickup and Lago Vista Household Hazardous Waste Pickup collect from your door. Check the listing for who qualifies and how to book.