Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026
City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North
City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Houston, TX, in Harris County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Harris County has 194 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 11500 South Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77035 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Harris County, TX |
| Phone | (713) 551-7355 |
| Website | cohips.houstontx.gov |
| Hours | Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat: 8 am to 5 pm |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Texas-issued ID; bulk/tree waste also requires City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching address |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, paint, motor oil, batteries, household hazardous waste |
| Not accepted | commercial vehicle tires |
| Operator | City of Houston Solid Waste Management |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: cohips.houstontx.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Harris County
- The City of Houston runs six free Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers for residents (bulk items, yard waste, recyclables); bulk and tree waste need a Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching addresses. Source
- Harris County's household hazardous waste facility and HazMobile events are for Harris County residents outside the City of Houston, free, and by appointment only. Source
Before you go
- Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other household hazardous waste sites nearby
- Household hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- City of Houston Kirkpatrick Neighborhood Depository / Recycling Center Hazardous waste drop-off VerifiedHours: Tue-Sun: 9 am to 6 pmFurniture & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue,Wed: 9 am to 3 pm …
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Household hazardous waste, resident: $1.00 per gallon (up to 14 gal); $5.00 per gallon from the 15th gallonYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
Dumps for household trash nearby
- Holmes Road Type V Transfer Station Transfer station
- Lone Star Recycling & Disposal Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
- Lone Star Recycling - Disposal C&D landfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
More in Harris County
All 194 drop-off sites in Harris County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Texas
Frequently asked questions
Where is City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North?
11500 South Post Oak Road, Houston, TX 77035. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North?
City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: commercial vehicle tires.
Can non-residents use City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Texas-issued ID; bulk/tree waste also requires City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching address.
When is City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North open?
Tue,Wed,Fri,Sat: 8 am to 5 pm.
What other household hazardous waste sites are near City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North?
City of Pearland - Stella Roberts Recycling Center in Pearland (12 mi), City of Houston Environmental Service Center - South in Houston (14 mi) and City of Houston Kirkpatrick Neighborhood Depository / Recycling Center in Houston (15 mi).
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