Hazardous Waste
Drop-Off

Hays County · Austin area

Hazardous waste drop-off for Hays County residents

If you live in Hays County, you can use

  • San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off and Reuse CenterFreeDrop-off site in San MarcosAll Hays County residents, in or outside city limits.Bring: Proof of Hays County residency.Fridays noon to 3:30pm. Saturdays 8am to noon.
  • Austin Recycle and Reuse CenterFeeDrop-off site in AustinYou pay a service fee plus any drop-off fees. Call 512-974-4343 for the price. Austin utility customers who live here use it free.Bring: Photo ID or City of Austin or Travis County utility bill from the last 90 days.Open by appointment only. Open times show when you book.

If you can't use those

These take people from anywhere, for a fee.

Drop-off site

Round Rock Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off

310 Deepwood Dr, Round Rock

Free 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, 2026

Questions from Hays County

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

San Marcos Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off and Reuse Center and Austin Recycle and Reuse Center take people in Hays County.

What if I can't use those?

Round Rock Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off ($60 per vehicle) takes people from anywhere for a fee.

What do I need to bring to prove where I live?

The sites ask for: Proof of Hays County residency, Photo ID or City of Austin or Travis County utility bill from the last 90 days. Check the listing for the exact rule.