Recycling Centers in Pearland, TX
Find drop-off recycling locations in Pearland, Texas. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Pearland and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Pearland: A Local Guide
Pearland, a rapidly growing city in Brazoria County south of Houston, is served by two recycling facilities that share an address at the John Hargrove Environmental Complex on Magnolia Parkway — both operated under the Keep Pearland Beautiful nonprofit umbrella, which has run city-owned recycling infrastructure in Pearland since its founding in 1982.
Keep Pearland Beautiful is the parent nonprofit organization and primary public face of Pearland's recycling program at 5800 Magnolia Pkwy. Through its Pearland Recycles platform, it manages community recycling education, the annual Pearland Recycles Day event (accepting tires, mattresses, and plastic film not taken year-round), Christmas tree recycling, and a 24/7 clothing donation drop-box through Green City Recycler. City of Pearland, Brazoria County, and WCID #1 (Dickinson) residents who provide proof of residency qualify for fee waivers on household hazardous waste and select electronics.
The Keep Pearland Beautiful – Stella Roberts Recycling Center, also at 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, is Pearland's only full-service, staffed drive-thru drop-off facility. Open Tuesday through Friday 9 AM–3 PM and Saturday 9 AM–1 PM, it accepts sorted paper, cardboard, plastics #1–5 and #7, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans, scrap metals, large appliances, batteries, computers and small electronics, ink cartridges, cooking oil, and automotive fluids. Household hazardous waste — paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides, automotive fluids — is accepted only on Fridays and Saturdays. The center diverts more than 900 tons of material from landfills each year, and no appointment is required for any drop-off.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Pearland
Do I need an appointment to drop off recycling or HHW at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center in Pearland?
No appointment is required for general recycling or household hazardous waste. Arrive during operating hours — Tuesday through Friday 9 AM–3 PM or Saturday 9 AM–1 PM — with items pre-sorted. HHW (paints, chemicals, automotive fluids) is only accepted on Fridays and Saturdays.
Is recycling free for Pearland residents at the Stella Roberts Recycling Center?
General recycling (paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, cans, metals, batteries, computers) is free for all visitors. HHW fee waivers apply to City of Pearland utility customers and qualifying Brazoria County residents who present proof of residency; non-qualifying visitors pay $1.68 per pound for HHW (effective October 1, 2025). TV recycling carries a flat fee ($5 for flat-panel; $15 for CRT) regardless of residency.
Does Pearland's recycling center accept electronics, including TVs?
Yes. Computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, and small electronics are accepted at no charge, Tuesday through Saturday. Flat-panel TVs carry a $5 fee; CRT and projection TVs cost $15. Bring proof of residency if you want to claim a fee waiver on other items.
What plastics does the Stella Roberts Recycling Center accept, and is Styrofoam allowed?
Plastics numbered #1 through #5 and #7 are accepted — bottles and rigid containers bearing a recycle symbol and number. Plastic #6 (polystyrene/Styrofoam) and plastic bags are not accepted in regular recycling. Plastic film bags are only collected during the annual Pearland Recycles Day event.