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Harris County HazMobile collection events

Collection event The HazMobile is Harris County’s traveling household hazardous waste collection. It takes the same hazmat items as the county’s Hahl Road facility, by appointment, at a different site each time.

Next event: Sat, Nov 7, 2026
28515 Old Washington Road, Hockley, TX 77447
Also scheduled: Sat, Nov 21, 2026: 409 Hare Road, Crosby, TX 77532
Who 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 taxes). Household items only; no business waste. City of…
Cost: Free to residents of unincorporated Harris County
Appointment: Required
Phone: (346) 286-4294

Book on the county site ↗Directions to next event ↗

Call ahead. Events can be rescheduled for weather. Confirm your slot with Harris County OCE at (346) 286-4294.

Upcoming dates

Date	Location	Booking	Source
Sat, Nov 7, 2026	28515 Old Washington Road, Hockley, TX 77447	Appointment required	Event page ↗
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	409 Hare Road, Crosby, TX 77532	Appointment required	Event page ↗

Event start and end times were not published on the pages we could read.

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)Household cleaners; paint and paint-related products (latex, oil-based, varnishes, thinners); yard products (fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides); aerosol cans (except Freon and mace); pool chemicals; automobile products (cleaners, polishes, motor oil, antifreeze); gasoline (20 gal/day); tires (4 per household per month); fats, oils and greases; batteries (small to car battery size); mercury items (thermometers, thermostats); CFLs, fluorescent tubes, LED, halogen bulbs; household fire extinguishers; small and BBQ-size propane cylinders

What they won’t take

Not accepted (official list)Electronics (computers, TVs); traditional recyclables; radioactive waste incl. smoke detectors; items used at a business, church, school or non-profit; household appliances; medical and biological waste incl. needles; explosives incl. ammunition and fireworks; prescription medications; compressed gas cylinders other than BBQ/small propane and fire extinguishers; heavy trash; empty paint containers; dried latex paint; Freon; incandescent bulbs

Limits

Quantity limitsContainers 5 gallons or less (some pool chemicals 6-7 gal); 1- and 5-gallon paint containers combined may not exceed 30; gasoline 20 gal/day; tires 4 per household per month

Map of upcoming events

Can’t make a date? Nearby alternatives

Distances from the next event site. Check residency first.

Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off · 22 mi away · 6900 Hahl Rd, Houston, TX 77040
Who 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…
Spring household hazardous waste drop-off (1122 Pruitt Road)
Permanent drop-off · 26 mi away · 1122 Pruitt Road, Spring, TX 77380
Who can use it: Montgomery County residents; proof of residency required
Rosenberg household hazardous waste drop-off (1200 Blume Rd)
Permanent drop-off · 34 mi away · 1200 Blume Rd, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Who can use it: Fort Bend County residents; residential use only (no business, commercial or agricultural waste)
Sugar Land Recycle Round Up (household hazardous waste and e-waste), 2026-10-24
Collection event · 34 mi away · 16403 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
Who can use it: Sugar Land residents; staff check ID and utility bill
City of Houston Environmental Service Center - North
Permanent drop-off · 35 mi away · 5614 Neches St, Bldg. C, Houston, TX 77026
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,…
City of Houston Environmental Service Center - South
Permanent drop-off · 36 mi away · 11500 S Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77035
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,…

FAQ

Who can use HazMobile events?

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 taxes). Household items only; no business waste. City of Houston residents use the City ESCs.

Is the time of each event listed?

Not on the pages we checked. Event times are on the Harris County OCE scheduling page, which loads by script. You get your time slot when you book.

Is it free?

Free to residents of unincorporated Harris County

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.

Can I bring old paint?

Accepted: paint and paint-related products (latex, oil-based, varnishes, thinners). Not accepted: empty paint containers. Not accepted: dried latex paint. Limit: 1- and 5-gallon paint containers combined may not exceed 30.

What will they turn away?

Electronics (computers, TVs); traditional recyclables; radioactive waste incl. smoke detectors; items used at a business, church, school or non-profit; household appliances; medical and biological waste incl. needles; explosives incl. ammunition and fireworks; prescription medications; compressed gas cylinders other than BBQ/small propane and fire extinguishers; heavy trash; empty paint containers; dried latex paint; Freon; incandescent bulbs

What happens after the last listed event?

We only show events the county has published, and each date drops off this page once it has passed. Check the county site for new dates.

Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:

Coordinates: US Census Geocoder (Exact). See something out of date? Report a correction. Each event date has its own county page; the sources above are for the next event.