Sort the Load Before You Enter Houston’s Westpark Drive-Through
Westpark Consumer Recycling Center is one of Houston’s main staffed recycling drop-offs, but it is not a public dump. The center is designed for approved recyclable materials, electronics, limited tires and specific BOPA items rather than general trash, furniture, tree waste or unknown household chemicals.
The City’s current facility listing should control your trip planning. It lists Westpark Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and tells residents to arrive well before closing.
Fast answer
Westpark Consumer Recycling Center is at 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057. The City of Houston’s current Recycling Centers page lists Westpark open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
City guidance says residents should arrive at least 30 minutes before closing and no later than 15 minutes before closing to help ensure service. Westpark accepts recycling and selected special items, but not ordinary garbage, junk waste or tree waste.
Important: an older City PDF still shows Monday hours
An older official Westpark rule sheet lists Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, while the City’s current Recycling Centers webpage lists Tuesday through Saturday. Use the current webpage as the primary schedule and verify before any Monday trip rather than assuming the older PDF is still operationally current.
On this page
Westpark Consumer Recycling Center Hours
| Day | Current City listing | Trip-planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Normal current schedule, subject to holidays and City notices. |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Saturday is listed open; arrive earlier with electronics, tires or a full vehicle. |
| Sunday | Not listed open | Use another Houston recycling location with Sunday hours if appropriate. |
| Monday | Not listed on current page | Older City PDF says Monday–Saturday; verify Monday before driving. |
| Near closing | Arrive early | City says arrive 30 minutes before closing and no later than 15 minutes before closing to ensure service. |
Verify current Westpark hours on the City of Houston Recycling Centers page
Westpark Holiday Closures and 2026 Verification Dates
The Houston Solid Waste Management Department publishes a 2026 holiday calendar, but individual facility operating notices can provide more specific instructions. Check the latest notice before a holiday-week trip.
| 2026 City holiday | Date | Westpark action |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | City facilities were closed. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 19 | City notice listed Westpark closed. |
| Presidents Day | February 16 | City notice listed Westpark closed. |
| Spring Holiday | April 3 | City notice listed Westpark closed. |
| Memorial Day | May 25 | City notice listed Westpark closed. |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | City notice listed all SWMD facilities closed, reopening June 20. |
| Independence Day period | July 3–4 | July 3 operated regular hours; July 4 facilities were closed. |
| Labor Day | September 7 | All Solid Waste facilities were closed. |
| Veterans Day | November 11 | Verify the current facility notice before visiting. |
| Thanksgiving | November 26 | Verify Westpark facility status. |
| Day after Thanksgiving | November 27 | Verify the current operating notice. |
| Christmas Eve | December 24 | Verify the current Solid Waste notice. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Do not drive without checking the City notice first. |
Houston Resident Rules, ID and Monthly Visit Limit
The City’s current recycling-center guidance says residents may use these facilities up to four times per month, approximately once per week.
Recycling-only proof
The City says a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient when dropping off recycling only.
Four visits per month
Do not assume unlimited facility visits. Current City rules state up to four visits per month.
Arrive before the final minutes
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. The City says no later than 15 minutes before closing to help ensure service.
General facility behavior rules
- No salvaging or scavenging materials.
- No loitering on facility property.
- No alcohol or drugs.
- Follow staff directions while unloading.
- Disruptive behavior can result in removal from the facility.
What Westpark Consumer Recycling Center Accepts
The City’s current recycling-center list includes the following material categories. Keep everything clean, empty and separated enough to make unloading easy.
| Material | Accepted examples | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | Newspaper, office paper, junk mail, envelopes, magazines, postcards | Keep clean and dry; remove obvious plastic wrapping. |
| Cardboard | Clean empty boxes | Remove foam, plastic air bags, plastic wrap, Kraft packing paper and other packing material. |
| Cartons | Aseptic and gable-top cartons such as juice, soup and milk cartons | Empty contents before drop-off. |
| Metal cans | Aluminum cans, metal beverage containers, soup cans, vegetable cans, fruit cans, pet-food cans | Empty and rinse when needed. |
| Glass | Clear, green and brown bottles and jars | Empty containers and remove lids. |
| Plastic | #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 containers | Empty and rinse. Do not bag the plastics. |
| Scrap metal | Listed by the City as an accepted recycling-center material | Keep hazardous residue or sealed hazardous containers out. |
| Electronics | Computers, TVs and residential household electronics | Back up and remove personal data before drop-off. |
| Tires | Up to 5 passenger tires without rims under the published facility rule | Remove rims and verify the current limit before transporting several tires. |
| B.O.P.A. | Batteries, used oil, latex paint and antifreeze | Keep liquids in appropriate sealed containers and do not mix them. |
Cardboard: Empty the Box Completely Before Westpark
Cardboard is accepted, but Houston’s Westpark rules specifically tell residents to remove packing materials before drop-off.
Good Westpark cardboard load
- Clean boxes
- Food-free cardboard
- Empty shipping boxes
- Packing material removed
- Boxes flattened when practical
Remove first
- Styrofoam packing pieces unless separately accepted under the current facility program
- Plastic air pillows
- Plastic wrap
- Loose packing material
- Food contamination
- Pizza boxes listed as non-accepted on the current recycling-center page
For more preparation detail, see the cardboard recycling center guide.
Glass Bottles and Jars: Empty Them and Remove Lids
Westpark accepts clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars. The current City instructions say bottles and jars should be empty and lids removed.
For alternative glass routes, see the glass recycling center guide.
Westpark Plastics: #1–#5 and #7, but No Flexible Plastic
The current Houston recycling-center page lists plastic containers #1 through #5 and #7 when emptied and rinsed.
Examples listed by the City
- Soda bottles
- Milk jugs
- Detergent bottles
- Yogurt cups
- Margarine tubs
What about Styrofoam?
Houston’s current recycling guidance notes that Westpark accepts Styrofoam / plastic #6 through its drop-off program even though #6 material is not part of normal curbside recycling. Because foam programs can change, separate it from other plastics and confirm current Westpark instructions if you are making a special foam-only trip.
Computers, TVs and Residential Electronics
The City’s current electronics-recycling page specifically lists Westpark Consumer Recycling Center for residential electronics and states that the service is available at no additional charge to City of Houston residents.
Computers
Desktop computers and related residential electronics can use Westpark under the City’s electronics program.
TVs
TVs are included on Houston’s current electronics guidance for Westpark. Handle screens carefully during transport.
Data protection
Back up important files, sign out of accounts and erase personal data from computers or storage devices before recycling them.
Check current City of Houston electronics recycling guidance
For laptop-specific preparation, see the laptop recycling center guide.
Tire Drop-Off: Limit the Load Before You Drive
Houston’s recycling-center information lists tires among accepted special materials. The published Westpark guidance specifies up to five tires without rims.
If you have more than the household limit, contact Houston 3-1-1 or review the City’s scrap-tire guidance before transporting the load.
B.O.P.A.: Batteries, Oil, Latex Paint and Antifreeze
Westpark’s long-standing B.O.P.A. program covers four specific household material categories. These should not be confused with a full household hazardous-waste service.
B — Batteries
Bring eligible household batteries according to current staff instructions. Keep damaged or leaking batteries isolated and ask for guidance before transport.
O — Used oil
Keep used motor oil separate from gasoline, solvents, antifreeze and other fluids. Use a suitable sealed container.
P — Latex paint
Westpark’s published BOPA program refers to latex paint. Oil-based paint is not a Westpark BOPA item.
A — Antifreeze
Keep antifreeze in a suitable sealed container and separate from oil or other liquids.
Items Westpark Does Not Accept
Westpark is intentionally narrower than a Houston Residential Drop-Off Center or Environmental Service Center. Important non-accepted examples on the current City guidance include:
Trash and junk waste
- Household garbage
- Junk waste
- General trash bags
- Tree waste
Problem plastics
- Plastic bags
- Shrink wrap
- Tarps
- Snack bags
- Plastic furniture
- Large plastic toys
- Plastic coat hangers
- Plastic soda rings/wrappers
Other rejected items
- Oil-based paint
- Household hazardous chemicals
- Extension cords
- Wiring/string lights
- CDs and CD cases
- Flowerpots
- Pizza boxes
- Videotapes
Where to Take Items Westpark Rejects
Houston operates several different facility types. Choosing the right one prevents a rejected Westpark trip.
Furniture, mattresses, junk waste and tree waste
Use one of Houston’s Residential Drop-Off Centers / Neighborhood Depositories if the material and vehicle meet current rules.
Oil-based paint, chemicals, solvents, pesticides and fuels
Use a Houston Environmental Service Center rather than Westpark.
Reusable building material
Houston’s Reuse Warehouse may accept suitable reusable lumber, cabinets, fixtures, flooring and other building materials.
Sunday recycling
The City currently lists Clear Lake/Ellington Airport open seven days a week and Kingwood open Saturday and Sunday. Verify the item list before switching locations.
Houston Residential Drop-Off Center addresses
- North: 9003 N Main, Houston, TX 77022
- Northwest: 14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX 77041
- Northeast: 5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX 77028
- Southeast: 2240 Central Street, Houston, TX 77017
- South: 5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX 77033
- Southwest: 10785 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Environmental Service Centers
ESC South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035
Current hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
ESC North
5614 Neches St, Houston, TX 77026
Current hours: second Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Household Hazardous Waste: Use the Environmental Service Center for the Full HHW Stream
Houston’s Environmental Service Centers accept a broader range of household hazardous waste than Westpark’s BOPA program.
Examples currently listed by Houston ESC
- Acids
- Aerosol cans
- Degreasers
- Fertilizers
- Herbicides
- Household chemicals
- Pesticides
- Brake fluid
- Cooking oil
- Kerosene
- Solvents
- Transmission fluid
- Varnish
- Latex and oil-based paint
- Paint thinners and stains
- Fuels
How to Prepare a Westpark Load Step by Step
Common Westpark Trip Mistakes
Trusting the older Monday schedule
The current City webpage lists Tuesday–Saturday. Monday should be verified before driving.
Arriving at 4:50 PM
The City tells residents to arrive 30 minutes before closing and no later than 15 minutes before closing to ensure service.
Bringing garbage or furniture
Westpark is a recycling drop-off, not a general dump. Use a Residential Drop-Off Center for appropriate bulky waste.
Mixing oil-based paint with latex paint
Westpark’s BOPA program identifies latex paint; oil-based paint belongs in the HHW route.
Leaving packing material in boxes
Remove foam, plastic air bags, wrap and loose material before putting cardboard into the load.
Bagging recyclables in plastic
Houston specifically says accepted plastic containers should not be bagged, and flexible plastic is excluded.
Official Sources to Verify Before Visiting Westpark
Houston Recycling Centers
Primary source for the current Westpark address, Tuesday–Saturday schedule, arrival timing, visit limits and proof rules.
Open the current City recycling-center pageHouston Electronics & Recycling
Use this for current residential computer, TV and other electronics options at Westpark and Houston ESC locations.
Open Houston electronics guidanceEnvironmental Service Centers
Use this for chemicals, oil-based paint, solvents, fuels, pesticides and broader household hazardous waste.
Open current ESC rulesHouston Residential Drop-Off Locations
Use this when your material is junk waste, furniture, tree waste, bulky material or another item that Westpark does not accept.
Open official Houston drop-off locationsSolid Waste Holiday Schedule
Use this plus the latest City news notice for holiday-week facility changes.
Open the 2026 holiday scheduleMap to Westpark Consumer Recycling Center
Westpark is at 5900 Westpark in Houston’s Galleria-area corridor, near the Southwest Freeway between Chimney Rock and Fountain View. Use the map for directions, but rely on the current City page for facility status and hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Westpark Consumer Recycling Center?
Westpark Consumer Recycling Center is at 5900 Westpark, Houston, TX 77057, in the Galleria-area corridor near the Southwest Freeway.
What are Westpark Consumer Recycling Center hours?
The City of Houston’s current Recycling Centers page lists Westpark Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Is Westpark Recycling Center open on Monday?
The current City webpage does not list Monday, while an older official Westpark PDF lists Monday through Saturday. Treat Monday as a verify-first day and check the current City page or Houston 3-1-1 before driving.
Is Westpark open on Sunday?
Sunday is not listed as a regular Westpark operating day. Houston currently lists Clear Lake/Ellington and Kingwood as Sunday recycling options under their own schedules.
How early should I arrive?
Houston says residents should arrive at least 30 minutes before closing and no later than 15 minutes before closing to ensure service.
How many times per month can I use Westpark?
Current City guidance says residents may use the facilities up to four times per month, approximately once per week.
What ID do I need for recycling?
The City currently says a valid Texas-issued ID is sufficient for recycling-only drop-off.
Does Westpark accept cardboard?
Yes. Cardboard should be clean and empty of packing material such as foam, plastic air bags and plastic wrap.
Does Westpark accept glass?
Yes. Clear, green and brown bottles and jars are listed. Containers should be empty and lids removed.
What plastics does Westpark accept?
The current City recycling-center page lists #1 through #5 and #7 plastic containers when emptied and rinsed. Flexible plastic such as bags, shrink wrap and tarps is not accepted.
Does Westpark accept Styrofoam?
Houston’s current recycling guidance notes that Westpark accepts Styrofoam / plastic #6 through the drop-off program, even though it is not part of normal curbside recycling. Verify current preparation rules before a foam-only trip.
Does Westpark accept TVs and computers?
Yes. Houston’s current electronics page lists Westpark for residential electronics including computers and TVs at no additional charge to City of Houston residents.
Does Westpark accept tires?
Published Westpark guidance allows residents to bring up to five tires without rims. Verify current limits before transporting multiple tires.
Does Westpark accept motor oil?
Used oil is part of Westpark’s BOPA program. Keep it in an appropriate sealed container and separate from other fluids.
Does Westpark accept paint?
Westpark’s BOPA program lists latex paint. Oil-based paint and broader household hazardous chemicals should go through a Houston Environmental Service Center.
Does Westpark accept batteries?
Batteries are included in the published BOPA category. For damaged, leaking or unusual battery types, verify handling instructions before transporting them.
Can I bring household trash to Westpark?
No. Trash, garbage and junk waste are not accepted. Use the appropriate Houston Residential Drop-Off Center or curbside service.
Can I bring furniture to Westpark?
No. Bulky furniture is not a normal Westpark recycling item. Houston Residential Drop-Off Centers handle eligible bulky household material under their own rules.
Can I bring tree waste to Westpark?
No. Tree waste is specifically outside Westpark’s recycling function. Use an eligible Houston Residential Drop-Off Center or the appropriate curbside tree-waste service.
Where should I take household chemicals?
Use a Houston Environmental Service Center for broader household hazardous waste such as pesticides, solvents, acids, fuels and oil-based paint.
What is the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center phone number?
The City lists Westpark at 713-837-0311. Houston 3-1-1 can also help with current facility and disposal-route questions.
Is Recycling-Centre.org the official City of Houston website?
No. Recycling-Centre.org is an independent information guide and is not operated by the City of Houston or Westpark Consumer Recycling Center.