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About This Location

The La Porte Recycling Center is a free municipal drop-off station at 2963 N 23rd Street in La Porte, Texas, run by the City of La Porte Public Works Department. Residents can drop off paper, plastics, metal and aluminum cans, cardboard, glass containers, electronics, and batteries. Small car tires (limit 2) are accepted on Saturdays only, and paint cans are taken when the paint is completely dried and hardened with lids removed.

What La Porte Recycling Center Dropoff Accepts

✓ Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, soft-cover books and common mail
✓ Clean plastics
✓ Clean tin, steel and aluminum products and cans
✓ Clean corrugated cardboard and fiberboard boxes (Flattened; includes cereal and soda boxes)
✓ Clean glass containers
✓ Small car tires (Limit of 2, accepted on Saturday only)
✓ Electronics and rechargeable batteries
✓ Automotive batteries
✓ Paint cans (Paint must be completely dry and hardened and lids removed prior to disposal)

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

What they do not accept

Tires larger than small car tires and more than 2 tires at a time are not accepted; wet or liquid paint is not accepted (paint must be dried and hardened first).

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free municipal drop-off. Contact Public Works at 281-471-9650, or after hours at 281-471-2141.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the La Porte Recycling Center accept electronics and TVs?

The center accepts electronics and rechargeable batteries. For large televisions, confirm acceptance with Public Works at 281-471-9650 before hauling them over.

Can I drop off tires at the La Porte Recycling Center?

Yes, but only small car tires with a limit of 2, and only on Saturdays.

How do I recycle paint in La Porte?

Paint cans are accepted only when the paint is completely dried and hardened and the lids have been removed. Wet or liquid paint is not taken.

Is there a fee to use the La Porte Recycling Center?

No. It is a free municipal drop-off operated by the City of La Porte Public Works Department.

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

Contact & Location

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2963 N 23rd St, La Porte, TX 77571
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City / State
La Porte, Texas

Opening Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours