Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Houston, Texas

📍 246 Loop Rd, Houston, TX 77034
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About This Location

The Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center is one of the City of Houston's drop-off recycling sites, located at 246 Loop Rd in southeast Houston. It accepts a wide range of household recyclables - paper, cardboard, cartons, metal cans, glass, plastics (#1-5 and #7), scrap metal, electronics, tires and B.O.P.A. (batteries, oil, latex paint and antifreeze). The center is open seven days a week, and residents may use the depositories up to four times per month with a valid Texas ID.

What Ellington Airport/Clear Lake Neighborhood Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Paper (Newspaper, office paper, junk mail, envelopes, magazines)
✓ Cardboard (Clean boxes, empty of packing material)
✓ Cartons (Aseptic and gable-top (juice, soup, milk))
✓ Metal cans (aluminum & steel)
✓ Glass bottles & jars
✓ Plastics #1-5 and #7
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Electronics
✓ Tires (Up to 5, without rims)
✓ B.O.P.A. (batteries, oil, latex paint, antifreeze)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Plastics #6 (polystyrene/Styrofoam)
✕ Tires with rims, or more than 5 tires

Access & restrictions

residents-only · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Houston residents may use the depositories up to four times per month. A current Texas-issued ID is sufficient for recycling; bulk or tree waste requires additional proof of address (matching utility bill or lease). Arrive no later than 15 minutes before closing.

Programs & events

  • Electronics recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Clear Lake/Ellington center?

Paper, cardboard, cartons, aluminum and steel cans, glass, plastics #1-5 and #7, scrap metal, electronics, up to 5 rimless tires, and B.O.P.A. (batteries, used oil, latex paint and antifreeze).

What are the hours?

The center is open seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Arrive no later than 15 minutes before closing to be served.

Can I drop off electronics here for free?

Yes - electronics are accepted as part of the standard drop-off at this City of Houston center.

Do I need to be a Houston resident, and is ID required?

Yes. It is a City of Houston resident facility. A current Texas-issued ID is sufficient for recycling; bulk or tree waste also requires proof of address. Residents may use the depositories up to four times per month.

Can I bring tires or old paint?

You can bring up to 5 tires without rims, plus latex paint, used oil, antifreeze and batteries (collectively called B.O.P.A.).

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

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Contact & Location

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Address
246 Loop Rd, Houston, TX 77034
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Website
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City / State
Houston, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday 8 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-8 PM
Thursday 8 AM-8 PM
Friday 8 AM-8 PM
Saturday 8 AM-8 PM
Sunday 8 AM-8 PM

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