Environmental Service Center - South
11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035
Some details for this site could not be confirmed from official sources (fees, hours). Call ahead before you go.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on City of Houston holidays.
What it takes
Accepted
- Tires
- Electronics
- Household hazardous waste
- Paint
- Motor oil
- Antifreeze
- Propane tanks
Not accepted
- Commercial waste
Accepts household chemicals, acids, aerosol cans, antifreeze, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries, brake and transmission fluid, cooking oil, fertilizers, herbicides, fluorescent bulbs, mercury and thermostats, fuels, kerosene, motor oil, latex and oil-based paint (25 gallons max), stains and thinners, pool chemicals (must not be wet), propane tanks and helium tanks (5 gallon max), computers, monitors, printers, TVs and small appliances (5 large electronic items per visit; do not dismantle), plastic bags and film, and tires (5 per residence, no commercial vehicle tires). Chemicals limited to 100 pounds per visit, excluding paint. Gasoline is not poured off: leave the can or bring fuel in a clean lidded bucket. Call 311 with questions. A January 2026 news report gave Friday and Saturday hours as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the city page says 8 a.m.
Who can use it
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).
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