West University Place · Harris County · Houston area
Hazardous waste drop-off for West University Place residents
If you live in West University Place, 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 HoustonWest U's own page says the facility is free for its residents.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).
- WM At Your Door Special Collection (West U and Harris County MUDs)On your utility billHome pickup$1.50 a month ($18 a year) on the city utility bill, starting August 1, 2026.Year-round, by appointment. Put items out before 7am on your pickup day. You do not need to be home.
- Houston Environmental Service Center NorthVoucher firstDrop-off site in HoustonFree voucher from West U Public Works (713-662-5839, pwinfo@westutx.gov), picked up in person at 3826 Amherst St. It covers the $75 fee Houston otherwise charges. Vouchers are limited, and West U is ending this program once its 2026 vouchers are gone.Second Thursday of each month, 9am to 3pm.
- Houston Environmental Service Center SouthVoucher firstDrop-off site in HoustonFree voucher from West U Public Works (713-662-5839, pwinfo@westutx.gov), picked up in person at 3826 Amherst St. It covers the $75 fee Houston otherwise charges. Vouchers are limited, and West U is ending this program once its 2026 vouchers are gone.Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8am to 5pm.
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 West University Place
Where do I take hazardous waste if I live in West University Place?
Harris County HazMobile Collection Days, Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, WM At Your Door Special Collection (West U and Harris County MUDs), Houston Environmental Service Center North and Houston Environmental Service Center South take people who live in West University Place.
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.