Baytown · Harris County · Houston area
Hazardous waste drop-off for Baytown residents
If you live in Baytown, you can use
- Harris County HazMobile Collection DaysFreeCollection day in Houston · open to all of Harris CountyCity of Houston residents must use the City of Houston Environmental Service Centers instead.Saturdays, appointment times from 8am to 11am, in a different precinct each time. The event may close in bad weather; call 346-286-4294.
- Harris County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityFreeDrop-off site in Houston · open to all of Harris CountyCity of Houston residents must use the City of Houston Environmental Service Centers instead.By appointment only. Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 3pm. 2nd and 4th Saturday 9am to 2pm. Closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, and may close in bad weather (call 346-286-4294).
- Baytown Household Hazardous Waste EventCall about costCollection day in BaytownCity limits only. Residents of Baytown's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) cannot use this event.Bring: Proof of Baytown residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill.Held twice a year on a Saturday, 9am to 2pm. The next date has not been announced. Call Public Works at 281-420-5300.
If you can't use those
These take people from anywhere, for a fee.
Fort Bend County Recycling Center
1200 Blume Road, RosenbergHazardous waste drop-off in Rosenberg for households. Fort Bend County residents pay $1 a gallon, up to 14 gallons a year. Others pay $1 a pound. Open for hazardous waste on Mondays and the first Saturday of the month. No propane tanks or fire extinguishers.
Non-residents payChecked Sep 27, 2026Drop-off siteStella Roberts Recycling Center
5800 Magnolia Pkwy, PearlandHazardous waste drop-off in Pearland, Fridays and Saturdays only. Free for Pearland utility customers, Brazoria County residents and Dickinson water district customers. Everyone else pays $1.68 a pound. No appointment. Bring your driver's license. Takes sharps for a fee.
Non-residents payChecked Sep 27, 2026Questions from Baytown
Where do I take hazardous waste if I live in Baytown?
Harris County HazMobile Collection Days, Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Baytown Household Hazardous Waste Event take people who live in Baytown.
What if I can't use those?
Fort Bend County Recycling Center ($1.00 per pound for hazardous waste and latex paint; $0.50 per pound for electronics, appliances and tires) and Stella Roberts Recycling Center ($1.68 per pound) take people from anywhere for a fee.
What do I need to bring to prove where I live?
The sites ask for: Proof of Baytown residency, such as a driver's license or utility bill. Check the listing for the exact rule.