Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Houston, Texas

📍 14400 Sommermeyer St, Houston, TX 77041
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About This Location

The Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Center at 14400 Sommermeyer St serves northwest Houston residents with free drop-off of recyclables, bulk items, mattresses, appliances, tires, and used motor oil — Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard
✓ Glass bottles and jars
✓ Magazines and newspapers
✓ Steel and tin cans
✓ Plastics #1–5 and #7 containers
✓ Aerosol cans
✓ Cartons (juice, milk, aseptic)
✓ Mattresses
✓ Tree waste and yard trimmings
✓ Furniture (limit 2 large items per visit)
✓ Household appliances (washers, dryers, etc.)
✓ Refrigerators with valid Freon-removal tag
✓ Passenger tires (up to 5 per visit, 10 per month)
✓ Used motor oil (up to 5 quarts per visit)
✓ Junk and bulk household waste

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

What they do not accept

✕ TVs and monitors
✕ Garbage or food waste
✕ Dead animals
✕ Rocks, dirt, or bricks
✕ Truck tires or industrial tires
✕ Concrete or construction debris
✕ Paint
✕ Chemicals, hazardous waste, gasoline, or flammables
✕ Acid waste or explosives
✕ Hot ashes
✕ Liquids (other than used motor oil)
✕ Pallets
✕ Burned materials

Fees

  • All accepted materials — Free for qualifying Houston residents

Programs & events

  • Tire Recycling — Up to 5 passenger tires per visit (10 per month); truck/industrial tires not accepted
  • Used Motor Oil Collection — Up to 5 quarts of used motor oil accepted per visit
  • Appliance Drop-Off — Refrigerators accepted only with a valid Freon-removal certification tag attached

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What ID do I need to use the Sommermeyer Depository in Houston?

You must show a current Texas-issued ID (Driver's License, DPS ID, License to Carry, or Consulate ID) plus one of the following: a current City of Houston utility bill, a lease or rental agreement, or — for out-of-state primary residents — a current property tax bill where the name matches your ID.

Does the Sommermeyer NDRC accept TVs or electronics?

No. TVs and monitors are explicitly not accepted at any City of Houston NDRC. For electronics recycling in Houston, check the city's e-cycle collection events or retailers like Best Buy that accept consumer electronics.

How many times per month can I use the Sommermeyer Depository?

Houston residents may visit any City of Houston NDRC up to four times per month (no more than once per week). Bringing more than 2 large furniture items in a single visit is also not permitted.

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Contact & Location

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Address
14400 Sommermeyer St, Houston, TX 77041
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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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