Southwest Residential Drop-Off Center

What it takes

Up to four visits per month. Furniture limited to two large items (such as couches); tires: up to 5 passenger tires per visit, 10 per month, no truck or tractor-trailer tires. Tree waste accepted (leaves in compostable bags; no stumps or limbs over 9 inches across). Construction materials (sheetrock, tile, shingles, lumber, carpet, cabinetry) up to 4 cubic yards, about 8 contractor bags. Not accepted: garbage or food waste, TVs, concrete, rocks, dirt or bricks, paint and chemicals, gasoline, liquids, pallets, dead animals. No U-Hauls, box trucks, Sprinter vans, contractor vehicles, dump trailers or trailers with inner compartments over 10 ft. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. Call 311 with questions. Household hazardous waste goes to the city's Environmental Service Centers; the city's recycling centers (Westpark, Clear Lake/Ellington, Kingwood) also take tires, electronics, batteries, oil, latex paint and antifreeze. Hours are from the city's current Residential Drop-Off Centers page (houstontx.gov); older mirror copies of the city site still show a Wednesday to Sunday schedule, which is out of date.