Southwest Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Houston, Texas

📍 10785 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
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About This Location

The City of Houston's Southwest Neighborhood Depository is a free drop-off center for Houston residents — accepting recyclables, bulk items, appliances, and up to five passenger tires per visit, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Cardboard
✓ Glass
✓ Newspapers
✓ Steel cans
✓ Plastics #1–5 and #7
✓ Mattresses
✓ Furniture (max 2 large pieces per visit)
✓ Appliances
✓ Refrigerators (Freon removal tag required)
✓ Tree waste
✓ Aerosol cans
✓ Passenger tires (max 5 per visit, 10 per month)
✓ Used motor oil (max 5 quarts per visit)

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

What they do not accept

✕ Garbage or general household trash
✕ Dead animals
✕ Dirt
✕ Televisions (TVs)
✕ Truck tires
✕ Concrete
✕ Paint
✕ Chemicals
✕ Gasoline
✕ Explosives
✕ Hot ashes
✕ Liquids (other than motor oil as noted)
✕ Burned materials

Fees

  • All accepted drop-offs — Free for Houston residents

Programs & events

  • City of Houston Neighborhood Depository Network — One of six city-wide residential drop-off centers operated by the Houston Solid Waste Management Department. Others located at North, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, and South locations.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Houston resident to use the Southwest Depository?

Yes. You must show a current Texas-issued ID or a City of Houston utility bill or lease agreement. Out-of-state property owners can use a property tax bill with a matching photo ID. Non-Houston residents are not admitted.

Are televisions accepted at the Southwest Neighborhood Depository?

No. TVs and electronics are explicitly excluded from this facility. Houston residents can check houstontx.gov for e-waste collection events or contact 3-1-1 for alternatives.

How many times can I visit the Southwest Depository per month?

Residents are limited to four visits per month. A single visit can include up to five passenger tires and up to five quarts of used motor oil, among other accepted items.

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Contact & Location

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Address
10785 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
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Website
houstontx.gov
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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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