Solid Waste Management Department

Neighborhood Depositories & Recycling Centers



Working to make Houston a cleaner, greener place to live...

... right in your neighborhood!

Return of Curbside Glass Recycling

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the return of curbside recycling of bottles and jar

made from clear, green and brown glass.

Learn More.

Houstonians may use the depositories up to four times per month. Citizens are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to allow adequate time to unload. Each user must provide the following as proof of residency:

A current Texas Driver’s license (a current Texas Department of Public Safety issued I.D. may be substituted) or a Texas License to Carry and

A current utility bill or city property tax receipt. Addresses and names on all presented documents must match Texas Driver's License or ID.

RECYCLING ONLY - No proof of residency required.

- No proof of residency required. NO PETS allowed on premises.

Disposal Links

Residents who wish to discard TreeWaste/Junk Waste before their scheduled once-per-month pickup may use one of six neighborhood depository locations.Proper disposal of materials is key to a healthy, clean environment. Visit each link for additional information.

Anti-Freeze || Batteries || Fluorescent Lights || Lawn/Garden Chemicals || Medical Waste

Mercury || Paint || Pharmaceuticals || Used Oil

Additional Information...

Neighborhood depositories will not accept household garbage, more than five (5) tires per month, per household, and large quantities of building materials.

Trash from commercial haulers or brought in a commercial vehicle (business or rented commercial) will not be accepted.