Appliance disposal in the Houston area

City of Houston North Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Appliances (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag)

Who can use it: City of Houston residents

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Rules, fees & limits:

• City of Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID or a current City of Houston utility bill/lease (recycling-only visits: Texas ID).
• Up to 4 visits per month.
• Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only — no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers.

Source: City of Houston SWMD – Residential Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Northwest Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Appliances (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag)

Who can use it: City of Houston residents

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Rules, fees & limits:

• City of Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID or a current City of Houston utility bill/lease (recycling-only visits: Texas ID).
• Up to 4 visits per month.
• Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only — no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers.

Source: City of Houston SWMD – Residential Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Northeast Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Appliances (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag)

Who can use it: City of Houston residents

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Rules, fees & limits:

• City of Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID or a current City of Houston utility bill/lease (recycling-only visits: Texas ID).
• Up to 4 visits per month.
• Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only — no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers.

Source: City of Houston SWMD – Residential Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Southeast Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Appliances (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag)

Who can use it: City of Houston residents

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Rules, fees & limits:

• City of Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID or a current City of Houston utility bill/lease (recycling-only visits: Texas ID).
• Up to 4 visits per month.
• Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only — no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers.

Source: City of Houston SWMD – Residential Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston South Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Appliances (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag)

Who can use it: City of Houston residents

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Rules, fees & limits:

• City of Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID or a current City of Houston utility bill/lease (recycling-only visits: Texas ID).
• Up to 4 visits per month.
• Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only — no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers.

Source: City of Houston SWMD – Residential Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Southwest Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Appliances (refrigerators need a Freon-removal tag)

Who can use it: City of Houston residents

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday

Rules, fees & limits:

• City of Houston residents only. Bring a current Texas-issued ID or a current City of Houston utility bill/lease (recycling-only visits: Texas ID).
• Up to 4 visits per month.
• Pickups and trailers up to 10 ft only — no U-Hauls, box trucks or dump trailers.

Source: City of Houston SWMD – Residential Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

Fort Bend County Recycling Center & HHW

What it takes: Appliances (fee)

Who can use it: Residential use (Fort Bend County regional center)

Hours: Recycling: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. HHW: Mondays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and first Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and holidays.

Rules, fees & limits:

• HHW and latex paint: $1 per gallon up to 14 gallons per year, then $5 per gallon.
• Appliances $5–$10; yard waste $5 per bag.

Source: Fort Bend County – Accepted material (checked 2026-10-30)

Montgomery County Precinct 1 Recycle Center

What it takes: Appliances

Who can use it: Not yet verified — ask: 936-539-7911 · Precinct 1 contact page

Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; closed weekends and county holidays

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: 936-539-7911 · Precinct 1 contact page

Source: Montgomery County Precinct 1 – Recycle Center (checked 2026-10-30)

Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Center

What it takes: Appliances (fee)

Who can use it: Montgomery County residents only (proof of residency)

Hours: Monday–Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 11:30–12:30 for lunch and on county holidays). Paint and chemicals: Wednesdays and the 3rd Saturday only.

Rules, fees & limits:

• Cash or card.

Source: Montgomery County Precinct 3 – Recycling; Montgomery County Precinct 3 – Fee schedule (PDF) (checked 2026-10-30)

Harris County Precinct 4 Public Dumpster – Hockley

What it takes: Appliances (compressors removed)

Who can use it: Homeowners (not contractors)

Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rules, fees & limits:

• Homeowners only — no contractors or commercial vehicles, box trucks or trailers.
• One load per homeowner per day.

Source: Harris County Precinct 4 – Public Dumpsters (checked 2026-10-30)

Harris County Precinct 4 Public Dumpster – Tomball

What it takes: Appliances (compressors removed)

Who can use it: Homeowners (not contractors)

Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rules, fees & limits:

• Homeowners only — no contractors or commercial vehicles, box trucks or trailers.
• One load per homeowner per day.

Source: Harris County Precinct 4 – Public Dumpsters (checked 2026-10-30)

Deer Park Transfer Station (City Depository)

What it takes: Appliances

Who can use it: Deer Park residents (free)

Hours: Saturdays 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Rules, fees & limits:

• Free. Bring a current utility bill and driver's license.

Source: City of Deer Park – City Depository (checked 2026-10-30)

Lake Jackson Convenience Center & Mulch Site

What it takes: Appliances, couches, mattresses, carpet

Who can use it: Lake Jackson city-limits residents only

Hours: Tuesday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.); Saturday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; closed Sunday–Monday

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: 979-415-2400

Source: City of Lake Jackson – Convenience Center (checked 2026-10-30)