THE HARRIS COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

The Fall 2024 Events have been scheduled.
Smaller localized events are conducted at various county facilities in the Spring and Fall.
This fall we will be conducting BOPA (Battery Oil Paint & Antifreeze) events in Precincts 1, 2, and 4. You will not need an appointment for the BOPA events. We will only be able to accept batteries, oil, paint, and antifreeze until we have reached our capacity.
Precinct 3 will be a HazMobile Event and you will need to make an appointment to attend this event.

  • Precinct 1: Miller Road Service Center 15530 Miller Road One Houston, TX 77049. Event Date: October 19, 2024 from 8 am –11 am; BOPA EVENT
  • Precinct 2: Hardy Community Center 11901 W. Hardy Road, Houston, TX 77076. (Enter Via John Alber Road) Event Date: December 7, 2024 from 8 am – 11 am; BOPA EVENT
  • Precinct 3: Crosby Community Center 409 Hare Road Crosby TX 77532. Event date: January 18, 2025, from 8 am – 11 am.
    Please CLICK HERE to schedule your appointment.
  • Precinct 4: Hockley Community Center 28515 Old Washington Road Hockley, TX 77447. Event date: November 2, 2024 from 8 am – 11 am; BOPA EVENT

This facility can only accept items from your household that have been used for household purposes.
For information on how to properly dispose of items from businesses, non-profit organizations, churches, schools, and other non-household related items please call the TCEQ small business assistance line at
1 (800) 447-2827.

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Household Hazardous Waste

Physical Address:
Household Hazardous Waste
Program Manager:  Cheryl Burton-Fentress
Email us at: hhw@eng.hctx.net 

6900 Hahl Road (At 290 and Gessner)
Houston, TX 77040

Household Hazardous Waste Contacts:
346-286-4299   Information Line
346-286-4296   Información en Español

Open to public for Collection:
Drop-off is by appointment only. Please refer
to the top of this page for information on
making an appointment.
We will be closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
 

The facility may close during inclement weather.
Please call 346-286-4294 for closure information.


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Instructions when you get to the facility

When you arrive at the facility, please drive slowly between the orange cones and follow instructions on the signs.  Drive slowly over the speed humps and stop at the stop sign for further instructions.  You will be advised when to drive under the awning for offloading.  For safety reasons, you must put your vehicle in park, turn off your ignition, and remain in your vehicle while being offloaded.  Also for your safety, no one may smoke while on facility property and cell phone use by the driver is prohibited.


Subscribe to Our Listserve!

When you subscribe to our Listserve, you will receive monthly e-mails on upcoming HHW collection information, such as closure dates, pharmaceutical collection dates, and fourth Saturday locations and dates. 

Residents of Harris County who reside outside of the incorporated City of Houston limits may use the facility to dispose of unwanted hazardous items from their homes properly they no longer want.  Residents of unincorporated Harris County may use the facility to dispose of unwanted hazardous items from their homes properly. For information about other local collection programs, click here.

HHW collection services are free to residents of Harris County!

Please click here on the colored boxes in the calendar for the location and time of collections.

Commitment Statement: Harris County will provide residents the ability to dispose of household chemicals and other hazardous household items used in their homes in the most cost-efficient, safe and environmentally compliant manner.

 

 

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