Fort Bend County dumps, landfills and drop-offs
2 public places to drop off trash, bulky items and hazardous waste in Fort Bend County, Texas. Checked against official sources on November 2, 2026.
- Hours posted Mon to Fri 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. City of Sugar Land residents: one free visit a month to dispose of up to 3 cubic yards Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Hazardous waste drop-off
Fort Bend County Recycling Center
1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Also takes: Appliances, Appliances with Freon, Tires, Electronics, Household hazardous waste and 6 more
Hours posted Mon to Tue 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thu to Sat 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. HHW (cleaners, acids, oil-based paint, fertilizers, etc.): $1.00 per gallon up to 14 gallons; $5.00 per gallon for the 15th and each additional gallon (tracked per calendar year) Checked Nov 2, 2026
Good to know
How much does it cost to use the dump in Fort Bend County?
- Blue Ridge Landfill: City of Sugar Land residents: one free visit a month to dispose of up to 3 cubic yards
- Fort Bend County Recycling Center: HHW (cleaners, acids, oil-based paint, fertilizers, etc.): $1.00 per gallon up to 14 gallons; $5.00 per gallon for the 15th and each additional gallon (tracked per calendar year)
Do you need to be a Fort Bend County resident?
- Blue Ridge Landfill: City of Sugar Land residents get one free visit a month (up to 3 cubic yards) and must show a valid driver's license and a physical copy of a water bill with a matching address. Missouri City tells its residents that garbage may be disposed of at the landfill. The operator's terms for other members of the public were not found.
- Fort Bend County Recycling Center: Residential users only. Business, commercial and agricultural waste is not accepted. Fort Bend County residents pay the listed rates; non-residents pay per-pound rates.
Where can I take household hazardous waste?
- Fort Bend County Recycling Center: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Wednesdays and county holidays (2026 closures still ahead: Nov 11, Nov 26-28, Dec 24-26). The main county page says the center closes at 4 p.m. on Mondays from January 1, 2022. An older county page still lists separate HHW drop-off hours of Mondays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Is the dump open on Sunday?
No. None open on Sundays, and most close on public holidays too.
Where can I take a mattress or tires?
- Fort Bend County Recycling Center (hazardous waste drop-off): Passenger tires, dismounted: $2.00 each; mounted (car, SUV, pickup, ATV, lawnmower): $10.00 each; Truck tires, dismounted: $10.00 each; mounted (semi and box truck): $20.00 each; Off-road tires (tractor, ag or heavy equipment): $0.30 per pound; Non-residents: HHW and latex paint $1.00 per pound; electronics, appliances, scrap metal and most tires $0.50 per pound (mounted passenger and truck tires at the per-tire fees)