Texas
Recycling drop-off
Houston recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Kingwood Recycling Center.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
City of Houston residents. Bring a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, License to Carry or Consulate ID) or a current City of Houston utility bill or lease. If your primary home is outside Texas, bring a current property tax bill whose name matches your ID. For recycling only, a current Texas ID is enough.
Hours
- Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident drop-off | No fee listed |
Hazardous waste
Batteries, used oil, latex paint and antifreeze are accepted. Other household chemicals and oil-based paint go to an Environmental Service Center.
Holiday closures
Closed on City holidays. The city says all drop-off facilities close Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 (Veterans Day) and Thursday-Friday, Nov. 26-27 (Thanksgiving and the day after), reopening Saturday, Nov. 28. The city's 2026 holiday list also includes Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted: paper (newspaper, office paper, junk mail, envelopes, magazines, postcards); clean, empty cardboard; aseptic and gable-top cartons; metal and aluminum cans; clear, green and brown glass bottles and jars (empty, lids off); plastics #1-5 and #7, emptied, rinsed and not bagged; scrap metal; electronics including computers and TVs; up to 5 tires without rims; batteries, oil, latex paint and antifreeze.
- Not accepted: heavy trash and garbage (use a Residential Drop-Off Center), household hazardous chemicals, oil-based paint, bulky plastic items such as toys, garden tools and furniture, any flexible plastic (bags, shrink wrap, tarps), pizza boxes, extension cords and string lights, CDs, videotapes, flowerpots, hoses, tree waste and junk waste.
- Use up to four times a month. Arrive 30 minutes before closing and no later than 15 minutes before closing.
- Call 3-1-1 (City of Houston) with questions.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.