Hazardous Waste
Drop-Off

Harris County · Houston area

Hazardous waste drop-off for Harris County residents

If you live in Harris County, you can use

  • Harris County HazMobile Collection DaysFreeCollection day in HoustonCity 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 HoustonCity 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).

If you can't use those

These take people from anywhere, for a fee.

Drop-off site

Fort Bend County Recycling Center

1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg

Hazardous 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 site

Stella Roberts Recycling Center

5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland

Hazardous 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, 2026

Questions from Harris County

Where do I take hazardous waste if I live in Harris County?

Harris County HazMobile Collection Days and Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility take people in Harris County.

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.