North Main Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Houston, Texas

📍 9003 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022
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About This Location

North Main Neighborhood Depository at 9003 N Main St is a free City of Houston drop-off center for recyclables, bulk items, and up to 5 passenger tires per visit — open Tuesday through Saturday, Houston residents only.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard
✓ Glass (food and beverage containers)
✓ Magazines and newspapers
✓ Steel and tin cans
✓ Plastics #1–5 and #7
✓ Cartons (food/beverage)
✓ Aerosol cans
✓ Mattresses
✓ Furniture (limit two large items per visit)
✓ Household appliances
✓ Refrigerators (Freon removal tag required)
✓ Tree waste and yard debris
✓ Passenger tires (up to 5 per visit)
✓ Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts per visit)

Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Hazardous materials (paint, chemicals, flammables)
✕ Food waste
✕ Concrete, rocks, or dirt
✕ TVs (televisions)
✕ Dead animals
✕ Materials that have been burned
✕ Commercial loads (contractors with tools or signage are turned away)

Fees

  • All accepted materials — Free (no charge)

Programs & events

  • Reuse Warehouse — Located at the same 9003 N Main St address; residents can donate and pick up reusable building materials at no cost.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to show ID to use the North Main Depository in Houston?

Yes. You must present a current Texas-issued ID (Driver's License, DPS ID, License to Carry, or Consulate ID) or a current City of Houston utility bill or lease/rental agreement. Primary residency outside Texas requires a property tax bill with matching ID.

Does North Main accept televisions or household hazardous waste like paint?

No. TVs, paint, chemicals, and other hazardous materials are not accepted at this facility. For TVs and electronics in Houston, check Goodwill or licensed e-waste events. For household hazardous waste, contact Houston's HHW disposal program.

Can I bring more than one vehicle load of bulk items?

Residents may visit up to four times per month. Per visit, furniture is limited to two large items, tires to five passenger tires, and used motor oil to five quarts. Only pickup trucks and trailers up to 10 feet are permitted — no commercial vehicles.

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Contact & Location

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Address
9003 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022
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Website
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City / State
Houston, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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