Houston Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center

Address	14400 Sommermeyer St, Houston, TX 77041
Operator	City of Houston Solid Waste Management
Type	Residential drop-off center
Hours	Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sun & Mon. Arrive 30+ minutes before closing.
Cost	Free service for Houston residents (no fee listed).
Who can use it	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.
Accepted	Furniture (max 2 large items), mattresses, appliances (fridges need a Freon-removal tag), tree waste (leaves in compostable bags), bagged junk waste, up to 4 cu yd of remodeling debris, up to 5 passenger tires per visit, used motor oil (5 qt), recyclables.
Not accepted	Garbage/food waste, dead animals, rocks, dirt, bricks, concrete, TVs, truck tires, paint and chemicals, hazardous waste, liquids, pallets, burned material, stumps or limbs over 9 in. diameter.
Vehicle limits	Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft; no U-Hauls, box trucks, sprinter vans, contractor vehicles or dump trailers.

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