West University Place household hazardous waste home pickup
Home pickup A household hazardous waste home pickup program run by WM At Your Door Special Collection in West University Place, Harris County, Texas.
- Service area
- West University Place residents
- How to book
- Schedule online at wmatyourdoor.com or call WM At Your Door; a collection kit is mailed
- Schedule
- Phone scheduling Mon-Fri 7:00 am-7:00 pm CST
- Who can use it
- City of West University Place
- Cost
- $1.50 per month ($18.00 a year) on the utility statement
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- (800) 449-7587
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with WM At Your Door Special Collection at (800) 449-7587 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)Aerosols; automotive: antifreeze, brake/transmission/hydraulic fluid, motor oil, oil filters, vehicle batteries; fuels in fuel-rated containers; batteries (household, lithium-ion, lead-acid); electronics (computers, TVs, phones, microwaves and similar); household chemicals and cleaners; medical sharps in a sealed rigid container; mercury items (CFLs, fluorescent tubes, thermometers, thermostats); pool chemicals; garden/pest chemicals (pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer); paint and coatings (paint, stain, thinner, stripper, spray paint)
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition; fireworks; flares; appliances; asbestos; damaged or EV batteries; Freon; halogen/incandescent bulbs; PCB ballasts; smoke detectors; pool salt; power tools; butane; propane tanks and fire extinguishers (accepted only in California)
Limits
Quantity limitsPlace items near the front door or garage, not at the curb or street
Rules and residency
Who can use itCity of West University Place
Note from the sourceProgram started August 1, 2026.
Service area
West University Place residents
Operator: WM At Your Door Special Collection.
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FAQ
Who can use West University Place household hazardous waste home pickup?
City of West University Place
Is it free?
$1.50 per month ($18.00 a year) on the utility statement
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint and coatings (paint, stain, thinner, stripper, spray paint).
What will they turn away?
Ammunition; fireworks; flares; appliances; asbestos; damaged or EV batteries; Freon; halogen/incandescent bulbs; PCB ballasts; smoke detectors; pool salt; power tools; butane; propane tanks and fire extinguishers (accepted only in California)
Last checked Sun, Oct 18, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.westutx.gov/1687/At-Your-Door-Special-Collection
- www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/p2/household-hazardous-waste/hhw_contacts.pdf
- wmatyourdoor.com/AcceptableItems