City of Houston Environmental Service Center - South
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
- Address
- 11500 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035
- Hours
- Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Who can use it
- City of Houston residents (TCEQ table). The City page says bulk/tree waste drop-off needs a Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching address, and recycling-only visits need a Texas ID; it does not state…
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Not required
- Phone
- (832)393-7767
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department at (832)393-7767 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- ✓Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Acids, aerosol cans, degreasers, fertilizers, herbicides, household chemicals, pesticide (100 lbs combined per visit); antifreeze, brake fluid, cooking oil, drain cleaners, kerosene, motor oil, power steering fluid, solvents, transmission fluid, varnishes (25 quarts max); paints latex and oil base (25 gal max); paint stains/thinners (25 gal max); fuels (15 gal max); computer equipment, monitors, printers, TVs, small electrical appliances (5 large items per visit); electronic scrap, telephone equipment; car waxes; batteries (lithium-ion and rechargeable only); fluorescent bulbs (10 4-ft, 6 8-ft); helium and propane tanks (5-gal tank max); lawn equipment (fluids removed); mercury, metal polish, thermostats; metal hangers; microwaves (2 per visit); pool chemicals (dry); tires (5 per residence per month)
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
Quantity limitsChemicals 100 lbs per visit; automotive fluids 25 quarts; paint 25 gal; fuels 15 gal (center does not pour gas; cans stay or pour into lidded buckets before arrival); 5 large electronics; tires 5 per month
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of Houston residents (TCEQ table). The City page says bulk/tree waste drop-off needs a Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching address, and recycling-only visits need a Texas ID; it does not state a separate HHW ID rule, so bring both.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 10 mi away · 16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Sugar Land residents; staff check ID and utility bill
- Permanent drop-off · 12 mi away · 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584Who can use it: Brazoria County and the City of Pearland Residents. All others with a donation of $1/lb of HHW and $.50/lb electronics
- Permanent drop-off · 13 mi away · 5614 Neches St, Bldg. C, Houston, TX 77026Who can use it: City of Houston residents (TCEQ table). The City page says bulk/tree waste drop-off needs a Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching address,…
- Permanent drop-off · 16 mi away · 6900 Hahl Rd, Houston, TX 77040Who can use it: Residents of Harris County who live outside the incorporated City of Houston (do not receive City of Houston water, trash or recycling services or pay City of Houston…
- Permanent drop-off · 23 mi away · 1200 Blume Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471Who can use it: Fort Bend County residents; residential use only (no business, commercial or agricultural waste)
- Collection event · 30 mi away · 409 Hare Road, Crosby, TX 77532 · Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Harris County who live outside the incorporated City of Houston (do not receive City of Houston water, trash or recycling services or pay City of Houston…
- Home pickupWho can use it: City of West University Place
- Collection event · 28515 Old Washington Road, Hockley, TX 77447 · Date: Sat, Nov 7, 2026Who can use it: Residents of Harris County who live outside the incorporated City of Houston (do not receive City of Houston water, trash or recycling services or pay City of Houston…
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FAQ
Who can use City of Houston Environmental Service Center - South?
City of Houston residents (TCEQ table). The City page says bulk/tree waste drop-off needs a Texas ID plus a City of Houston utility bill or lease with matching address, and recycling-only visits need a Texas ID; it does not state a separate HHW ID rule, so bring both.
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call (832)393-7767 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required, according to the official page.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paints latex and oil base (25 gal max). Accepted: paint stains/thinners (25 gal max). Limit: paint 25 gal.
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/esc.html
- www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/p2/household-hazardous-waste/hhw_contacts.pdf