Harris County dumps, landfills and drop-offs
14 public places to drop off trash, bulky items and hazardous waste in Harris 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 2 p.m. Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Landfill
Fairbanks Landfill
8205 Fairbanks N Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77064
Also takes: Construction debris, Brush and branches
Hours posted Mon to Fri 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Checked Nov 2, 2026 - Hours posted Mon to Fri 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sat 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. One 2-cubic-yard load (about a half-ton pickup load) of household refuse per month at no cost to Pasadena residents Checked Nov 2, 2026
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Transfer station
City Depository (Deer Park Transfer Station)
610 Old Underwood Road, Deer Park, TX
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Appliances, Electronics
Hours posted Sat 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no fee to use the facility Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
Green Center
1601 W Main, Baytown, TX 77522
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Appliances, Tires, Electronics, Scrap metal and 4 more
Hours posted Tue to Fri 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickup trucks and cars: $10 per load Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
North Residential Drop-Off Center
9003 N Main, Houston, TX 77022
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Construction debris and 5 more
Hours posted Tue to Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free service for eligible City of Houston residents Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center
5565 Kirkpatrick, Houston, TX 77028
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Construction debris and 5 more
Hours posted Tue to Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free service for eligible City of Houston residents Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center
14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX 77041
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Construction debris and 5 more
Hours posted Tue to Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free service for eligible City of Houston residents Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
South Residential Drop-Off Center
5100 Sunbeam, Houston, TX 77033
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Construction debris and 5 more
Hours posted Tue to Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free service for eligible City of Houston residents Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center
2240 Central Street, Houston, TX 77017
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Construction debris and 5 more
Hours posted Tue to Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free service for eligible City of Houston residents Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Convenience center
Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center
10785 SW Freeway, Houston, TX 77074
Also takes: Furniture and bulky items, Mattresses, Appliances, Tires, Construction debris and 5 more
Hours posted Tue to Sat 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free service for eligible City of Houston residents Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Hazardous waste drop-off
Environmental Service Center - North
5614 Neches St, Houston, TX 77026
Also takes: Tires, Electronics, Household hazardous waste, Paint, Motor oil and 2 more
Call for hours Open only on the second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Hazardous waste drop-off
Environmental Service Center - South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035
Also takes: Tires, Electronics, Household hazardous waste, Paint, Motor oil and 2 more
Hours posted Tue to Wed 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri to Sat 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked Nov 2, 2026 -
Hazardous waste drop-off
Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
6900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX 77040
Also takes: Tires, Household hazardous waste, Paint, Motor oil, Antifreeze and 1 more
Call for hours By appointment only. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed the weeks of Thank... No charge Checked Nov 2, 2026
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How much does it cost to use the dump in Harris County?
- Pasadena City Landfill: One 2-cubic-yard load (about a half-ton pickup load) of household refuse per month at no cost to Pasadena residents
- City Depository (Deer Park Transfer Station): There is no fee to use the facility
- Green Center: Pickup trucks and cars: $10 per load
- North Residential Drop-Off Center, Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center, South Residential Drop-Off Center, Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center: Free service for eligible City of Houston residents
- Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility: No charge
Do you need to be a Harris County resident?
- Atascocita Recycling & Disposal Facility: Open to the public during the posted public hours; WM lists separate, longer hours for authorized trucks.
- Fairbanks Landfill: Open to the public (hand unloading and pickup trucks) as well as authorized commercial trucks.
- Pasadena City Landfill: Pasadena residents. Bring a valid Texas driver's license and a current original Pasadena water bill with a matching address (no copies). The free-load privilege expires 20 days after the water bill due date. Commercial refuse not permitted.
- City Depository (Deer Park Transfer Station): Deer Park residents only. Proof of residency: a current utility bill and driver's license.
- Green Center: Baytown residents only; no commercial use. Bring a driver's license and a City of Baytown water bill with matching names.
- North Residential Drop-Off Center, Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center, South Residential Drop-Off Center, Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center, Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center: For City of Houston residents. The city's current Residential Drop-Off Centers page asks residents to present one of the following: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, License to Carry or Consulate ID), or a current City of Houston utility bill or lease/rental agreement. Residents whose primary home is outside Texas need a current property tax bill (name must match the ID). For recycling only, a current Texas-issued ID is sufficient.
- Environmental Service Center - North, Environmental Service Center - South: For City of Houston residents. The city's Environmental Service Centers page asks residents to present one of the following: a current Texas-issued ID (driver's license, DPS ID, License to Carry or Consulate ID), or a current City of Houston utility bill or lease/rental agreement. Residents whose primary home is outside Texas need a current property tax bill (name must match the ID).
- Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Harris County residents who live outside the City of Houston (who don't receive City of Houston water, trash or recycling service or pay City of Houston taxes). Household items only; City of Houston residents must use the city's Environmental Service Centers.
Where can I take household hazardous waste?
- Environmental Service Center - North: Open only on the second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Environmental Service Center - South: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on City of Houston holidays.
- Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility: By appointment only. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's; may close temporarily in inclement weather.
Is the dump open on Sunday?
No. None of the sites with published hours open on Sundays, and most close on public holidays too.
Where can I take a mattress or tires?
- Green Center (convenience center)
- North Residential Drop-Off Center (convenience center)
- Northeast Residential Drop-Off Center (convenience center)
- Northwest Residential Drop-Off Center (convenience center)
- South Residential Drop-Off Center (convenience center)
- Southeast Residential Drop-Off Center (convenience center)
- Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center (convenience center)
- Environmental Service Center - North (hazardous waste drop-off)
- Environmental Service Center - South (hazardous waste drop-off)
- Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (hazardous waste drop-off)