Recycling Centers in Houston, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Houston, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
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Houston has 23 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Houston: A Local Guide
Houston has 23 recycling centers, neighborhood depositories, and scrap yards in our directory, part of a statewide network you can browse on the Texas hub. The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) runs curbside recycling using city-issued green carts, collecting paper, cardboard, aluminum and bimetal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers #1 through #5 and #7, and cartons. Carts go out between 6 p.m. the day before and 7 a.m. on collection day, with at least three feet of clearance from the garbage cart. The city does not take plastic bags, film plastics, greasy paper, or yard waste in the recycling cart.
For materials beyond curbside, Houston's city-run neighborhood depository and recycling centers accept a broader range of drop-offs, including the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center, the South Post Oak Recycling Center, and the Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository. On the private side, scrap-metal buyers such as Ace Scrap Metal Recycling and Texas Metal Recycling pay for metals by weight, and electronics recyclers including Texas Computer Recycling Center handle e-waste.
Comparing options around the metro and the rest of the state? Our directory covers Dallas (8 centers), Fort Worth (14), Austin (12), San Antonio (6), and Abilene (8). Browse the full Texas hub for every listed city.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Houston
What does Houston curbside recycling accept?
The City of Houston green-cart program accepts paper, flattened cardboard, aluminum and bimetal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers #1 through #5 and #7, and gable-top and shelf-stable cartons. It does not accept plastic bags, film plastics, greasy paper, or yard waste. See the SWMD recycling page for your collection schedule.
Where are Houston's recycling drop-off centers?
The city operates neighborhood depository and recycling centers that take drop-offs, including the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center and the South Post Oak Recycling Center. Our directory lists 23 recycling sites across Houston, including private scrap and electronics recyclers.
Who buys scrap metal in Houston?
Private yards buy scrap metal by weight, including Ace Scrap Metal Recycling, Texas Metal Recycling, and Texas Port Recycling. Prices move with the metals market, so call ahead for current rates; we do not publish prices.
Where can I recycle electronics in Houston?
The Texas Computer Recycling Center and Texas Electronic Recyclers handle e-waste such as computers and IT equipment. Electronics are not accepted in the city curbside recycling cart, so take them to a dedicated recycler or a city depository that accepts them.