Public dumps and landfills in the Houston area
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Cities: Baytown · Fresno · Houston · Humble · Spring
Quick answer: 10 sites
| Site | City | Hours | Cost | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston North Residential Drop-Off Center | Houston | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing. | Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed). | Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID, or a City of Houston utility bill or lease (city page also says the ID and bill addresses must match for bulk/tree waste). Up to 4 visits per month. |
| Houston Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center | Houston | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing. | Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed). | Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID, or a City of Houston utility bill or lease (city page also says the ID and bill addresses must match for bulk/tree waste). Up to 4 visits per month. |
| Houston Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center | Houston | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing. | Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed). | Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID, or a City of Houston utility bill or lease (city page also says the ID and bill addresses must match for bulk/tree waste). Up to 4 visits per month. |
| Houston Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center | Houston | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing. | Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed). | Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID, or a City of Houston utility bill or lease (city page also says the ID and bill addresses must match for bulk/tree waste). Up to 4 visits per month. |
| Houston South Residential Drop-Off Center | Houston | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing. | Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed). | Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID, or a City of Houston utility bill or lease (city page also says the ID and bill addresses must match for bulk/tree waste). Up to 4 visits per month. |
| Houston Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center | Houston | Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing. | Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed). | Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID, or a City of Houston utility bill or lease (city page also says the ID and bill addresses must match for bulk/tree waste). Up to 4 visits per month. |
| Atascocita Recycling & Disposal Facility (landfill) | Humble | Open to the public Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed Sun. | Not published. Call for the public gate rate. Untarped loads are charged a fee. | Open to the public. |
| Blue Ridge Landfill | Fresno | Household waste accepted Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 7–11 a.m. | Sugar Land residents: one free visit a month, up to 3 cubic yards. Rates for others not stated on the city page. | Sugar Land residents need a valid driver's license and a physical copy of the water bill with matching address. |
| Baytown Green Center | Baytown | Tue–Fri noon–7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. | Cash only: pickups and cars $10; trailers up to 8 ft $10; trailers 8–16 ft $20. | Baytown residents only: driver's license and City of Baytown water bill with matching name. Not for commercial use. |
| Montgomery County Precinct 3 Residential Recycling Facility | Spring | Mon–Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 11:30–12:30 for lunch); closed county holidays. | Some items carry a fee (see the county fee schedule). Household chemicals: $10 per 5 gallons, Wednesdays and 3rd Saturdays only. | Montgomery County residents only; proof of residency required. |
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