Houston Recycling Center: Hours, Address & Sunday Schedule
Use this Houston recycling center guide before you drive. It covers official City of Houston residential recycling centers, Sunday options, Westpark hours, Clear Lake/Ellington Airport drop-off, Kingwood weekend recycling, Neighborhood Depositories, Environmental Service Centers, accepted items, proof-of-residency rules, map links, and senior-friendly preparation tips.
Clear Lake/Ellington Airport is listed open daily, and Kingwood is listed open Saturday and Sunday.
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Fast Answer for Houston Residents
Houston does not have only one “main” recycling center. The official City of Houston system includes residential recycling centers, Neighborhood Depositories / Residential Drop-Off Centers, Environmental Service Centers for household hazardous waste, the Reuse Warehouse, and curbside recycling.
For Sunday recycling, the clearest official options are Clear Lake/Ellington Airport, listed open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Kingwood, listed Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Westpark and the Reuse Warehouse are not Sunday options because they are listed Tuesday through Saturday.
On This Page
- Houston recycling center overview
- Quick facts before you drive
- Sunday schedule
- Recycling center addresses
- Neighborhood Depositories
- Which facility should you use?
- Accepted recycling items
- Items not accepted
- Environmental Service Centers
- Curbside recycling and HTX Collects
- Preparation checklist
- Official links
- Map and directions
- FAQ
Houston Recycling Center Overview
When residents search for houston recycling center, they may mean one of several official City of Houston services. Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington Airport and Kingwood are residential recycling center options. The six Residential Drop-Off Centers / Neighborhood Depositories handle bulk items, yard waste and recyclables. Environmental Service Centers handle household hazardous waste and select recyclable items that should not go in regular trash.
The most useful Houston recycling-center answer depends on your item. Clean cardboard, cans, glass bottles and jars, paper, cartons and accepted plastics may fit recycling centers or curbside recycling. Paint, batteries, TVs, monitors, motor oil, solvents, fluorescent bulbs and other hazardous items belong at an Environmental Service Center, not in your blue bin.
Quick Facts Before You Drive
Houston Recycling Center Sunday Schedule
Sunday hours are not the same at every Houston recycling-related facility. If your goal is a Sunday recycling trip, use the locations that are officially listed with Sunday hours and avoid Westpark or the Reuse Warehouse unless you are going Tuesday through Saturday.
| Facility | Address | Sunday Schedule | Best Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake / Ellington Airport | 246 Loop Rd., Houston, TX 77034 | Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. | Best official daily recycling drop-off option. |
| Kingwood | 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77339 | Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. | Best official north/northeast weekend recycling option. |
| Westpark Center | 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057 | Closed Sunday; listed Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. | Good weekday/Saturday recycling option. |
| Reuse Warehouse | 9003 N. Main, Houston, TX 77022 | Closed Sunday; listed Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. | Reusable building materials, not normal Sunday recycling. |
| Environmental Service Center South | 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035 | No Sunday hours listed; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. | Paint, batteries, electronics, chemicals and HHW. |
Houston Recycling Center Addresses and Regular Hours
The official City of Houston residential recycling-center list includes Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington Airport, Kingwood and the Reuse Warehouse. These are different from Neighborhood Depositories and Environmental Service Centers, so match the address to your item first.
| Center | Official Address | Hours | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Center | 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057 | Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. | Open map |
| Clear Lake / Ellington Airport | 246 Loop Rd., Houston, TX 77034 | Open 7 days a week, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM. | Open map |
| Kingwood | 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77339 | Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. | Open map |
| Reuse Warehouse | 9003 N. Main, Houston, TX 77022 | Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. | Open map |
Houston Neighborhood Depositories / Residential Drop-Off Centers
Residential Drop-Off Centers are for Houston residents to dispose of bulk items, yard waste and recyclables as a free service in addition to regular curbside collection. The city lists six locations and says residents may use the facilities up to four times per month.
| Drop-Off Center | Address | Use It For | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 9003 N. Main, Houston, TX 77022 | Bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. | Open map |
| Northwest | 14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX 77041 | Bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. | Open map |
| Northeast | 5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX 77028 | Bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. | Open map |
| Southeast | 2240 Central Street, Houston, TX 77017 | Bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. | Open map |
| South | 5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX 77033 | Bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. | Open map |
| Southwest | 10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX 77074 | Bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. | Open map |
Which Houston Facility Should You Use?
The fastest way to avoid a wasted Houston recycling trip is to choose by item, not by the closest address. A blue-bin item, a mattress, a TV, a gallon of paint and reusable building materials may all require different routes.
| Your Need | Best Houston Service | Use It For | Do Not Use It For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal recyclables | Residential Recycling Centers or curbside recycling | Paper, cardboard, glass bottles/jars, cans, cartons and accepted plastics. | Paint, chemicals, TVs, motor oil, hazardous waste or food waste. |
| Sunday recycling | Clear Lake/Ellington or Kingwood | Sunday recycling drop-off where listed hours fit your item. | Hazardous waste requiring ESC handling. |
| Bulk or tree waste | Residential Drop-Off Centers | Mattresses, tree waste, appliances, furniture and certain bulk materials. | Commercial loads, hazardous waste, gasoline, explosives, liquids or TVs. |
| Paint, batteries, electronics, TVs | Environmental Service Centers | HHW, TVs, monitors, rechargeable batteries, paint, chemicals and fluids. | Business waste or items outside ESC limits. |
| Reusable building materials | Reuse Warehouse | Reusable building materials, fixtures and donation-style reuse. | Trash, broken junk or Sunday drop-off. |
| Collection reminders | HTX Collects / City schedule tools | Garbage, recycling, yard waste and tree/junk waste reminders. | Do not use the app as a substitute for facility-specific acceptance rules. |
Accepted Items at Houston Recycling and Drop-Off Centers
Houston’s listed recyclable materials include aluminum cans, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, magazines and newspapers, steel and tin cans. The city also lists cartons, plastic labeled with numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7, aerosol cans, up to five passenger tires per visit with monthly limits, and used motor oil up to five quarts under special-item rules at drop-off centers.
| Category | Accepted Examples | How to Prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, telephone books, junk mail and office paper. | Keep clean and dry. |
| Cardboard | Flattened cardboard and cartons. | Flatten boxes and remove trash/packing material. |
| Cans | Aluminum cans, steel cans and tin cans. | Rinse and drain when possible. |
| Glass | Glass bottles and jars. | Empty and rinse. Do not mix with ceramics or non-bottle glass unless the city specifically accepts it. |
| Plastic | Plastic containers labeled #1-#5 and #7. | Rinse and drain. Toys, packing materials, flower pots, Styrofoam and plastic furniture are not accepted. |
| Special drop-off items | Aerosol cans, used motor oil up to listed limits, passenger tires within limits. | Use the correct drop-off center and follow city limits. |
Items Not Accepted at Houston Drop-Off / Recycling Centers
Do not assume every hard-to-dispose item is accepted at a Houston recycling center. City pages list several non-accepted or restricted items. For some rejected items, the answer is another city facility, not illegal dumping.
Houston Environmental Service Centers for HHW, Electronics, Paint and TVs
If your item is paint, a TV, a monitor, a rechargeable battery, motor oil, fluorescent bulbs, solvents, chemicals, pesticides, printer, microwave or small electrical appliance, check the Environmental Service Center page instead of going to a normal recycling center.
| ESC Facility | Address | Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Service Center South | 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035 | Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. | HHW, paint, electronics, TVs, monitors, batteries, chemicals and fluids. |
| Environmental Service Center North | 5614 Neches St., Houston, TX 77026 | Second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. | HHW and select recyclable materials; check before driving. |
Houston Curbside Recycling and HTX Collects
For many households, the easiest Houston recycling center is not a center at all. Use curbside recycling for regular accepted items and use the HTX Collects app or city schedule tools for reminders about garbage, recycling, yard waste and tree/junk waste.
Houston curbside recycling accepts paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, office paper, plastic containers #1-#5 and #7, aluminum cans, bimetal cans, glass bottles, jugs and jars, flattened cardboard, and gable-top or shelf-stable cartons. Items should be rinsed, drained and kept out of plastic bags.
How to Prepare Before Visiting a Houston Recycling Center
- Choose the correct facility. Use recycling centers for clean recyclables, drop-off centers for bulk/tree waste plus recyclables, ESC for HHW/electronics, and HTX Collects for curbside schedules.
- Check the day and hours. Clear Lake is daily, Kingwood is weekend-only, Westpark and Reuse Warehouse are Tuesday-Saturday, and ESC hours are different.
- Bring the right ID. For recycling only, a Texas-issued ID may be enough. For bulk or tree waste, bring matching proof of City of Houston address.
- Arrive before closing. The city tells residents to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing so there is time to unload.
- Clean recyclables. Rinse and drain containers, flatten cardboard, keep paper dry, and do not bag recyclables.
- Separate hazardous items. Paint, batteries, TVs, monitors, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs and motor oil should be separated for ESC guidance.
- Do not bring commercial loads. Commercial haulers, contractor vehicles and business waste are not the same as residential recycling.
Official Houston Recycling Links
Houston Recycling Center Map and Directions
The map below uses a broad Houston recycling-center search because Houston has multiple official centers. Use the individual address links for the correct location, then verify hours and item rules on the official City of Houston page before driving.
Map note: Recycling-Centre.org is an independent guide, not the official City of Houston website. Hours, holiday closures, address rules, accepted items, monthly limits, vehicle rules and facility access can change. Always verify with the official Houston Solid Waste Management Department page before driving with a large, hazardous, paid, commercial or questionable load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Houston Recycling Center
What is the main Houston recycling center?
Houston has multiple official recycling-related locations. The main residential recycling center options include Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington Airport and Kingwood, plus Neighborhood Depositories and Environmental Service Centers for other materials.
Which Houston recycling center is open Sunday?
Clear Lake/Ellington Airport is listed open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Kingwood is listed Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What are Westpark recycling center hours?
Westpark Center at 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057 is listed Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where is the Clear Lake / Ellington Airport recycling center?
The City of Houston lists Clear Lake/Ellington Airport at 246 Loop Rd., Houston, TX 77034, open seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Where is the Kingwood recycling center?
The City of Houston lists Kingwood at 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77339, with Saturday and Sunday hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Do Houston recycling centers require ID?
For recycling only, the City of Houston says a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient. For bulk waste or tree waste, residents must show ID plus matching proof of address such as a utility bill or lease.
How often can Houston residents use drop-off centers?
The City of Houston says residents may use the facilities up to four times per month, once per week.
Where do I take paint, TVs and batteries in Houston?
Use the City of Houston Environmental Service Centers. ESC South is listed at 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., and ESC North is listed at 5614 Neches St. Check hours before driving.
Can I put glass in Houston curbside recycling?
Houston’s curbside recycling page lists glass bottles, jugs and jars as accepted materials. Empty and rinse containers before recycling.
Are plastic bags accepted in Houston recycling?
Plastic bags should not be mixed into normal curbside recycling. The Environmental Service Center page lists plastic grocery bags as an ESC-accepted material, so check the ESC route for plastic film/bags.
What phone number should I call for Houston recycling help?
Call 311 for City of Houston service help, or use the official Solid Waste Management Department pages for facility rules and schedules.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official Houston recycling website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent informational guide. Always verify hours, accepted items, holiday closures, address proof rules and drop-off limits on the official City of Houston website.
Final Local Summary
For a Houston recycling center Sunday trip, the clearest official options are Clear Lake/Ellington Airport at 246 Loop Rd., listed open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Kingwood at 3210 W. Lake Houston Pkwy, listed Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Westpark is useful Tuesday through Saturday, but not Sunday.
Use Environmental Service Centers for paint, batteries, TVs, monitors, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, electronics and hazardous household materials. Use Residential Drop-Off Centers for eligible bulk items, tree waste and recyclables. Use curbside recycling and HTX Collects for normal weekly service and reminders.