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Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility

Permanent drop-off Harris County’s permanent household hazardous waste site in northwest Houston, for residents of unincorporated Harris County. City of Houston residents use the City’s Environmental Service Centers instead.

Address
6900 Hahl Rd, Houston, TX 77040
Hours
By appointment: Tue and Wed 9:00 am-3:00 pm; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's; may close in bad weather (346-286-4294).
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
346-286-4299
Official page ↗Directions ↗
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Harris County Office of the County Engineer (OCE) at 346-286-4299 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)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

Rules and residency

Who can use itResidents 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.
Note from the sourceEnter at Hahl Road (at 290 and Gessner)
Note from the sourceSpanish line: 346-286-4296

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FAQ

Who can use Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility?

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 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

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.