The Woodlands Recycling Center
The Woodlands Recycling Center is at 5402 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Hours: Wednesday 4–7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.. It accepts cans, cardboard, glass, paper; plastics #1–5 and #7; yard waste: branches up to 6 ft long and 6 in diameter. Who can use it: The Woodlands Township residents only; no contractors. Source: The Woodlands Township – Facilities (https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/Departments/Environmental-Services/Trash-Recycling/Facilities), verified 2026-10-27.
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- Address
- 5402 Research Forest Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77381 - Operator
- The Woodlands Township (operated by WM)
- Type
- Recycling · Brush & bulky items
- Hours
- Wednesday 4–7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Who can use it
- The Woodlands Township residents only; no contractors
- Phone
- 281-210-3800
- Last verified
What it accepts
- Cans, cardboard, glass, paper
- Plastics #1–5 and #7
- Yard waste: branches up to 6 ft long and 6 in diameter
Rules & fees
- Free.
- Behind the Bear Branch Recreation Center. (One Township FAQ lists 5102 Research Forest — call to confirm.)
Nearby sites
- Montgomery County Precinct 3 Recycling Center — Spring, 7.1 mi
- Montgomery County Precinct 1 Recycle Center — Conroe, 11.8 mi
- Montgomery County Precinct 2 Recycle Center — Magnolia, 13.0 mi
- Harris County Precinct 4 Public Dumpster – Tomball — Tomball, 13.7 mi
See also: all drop-off sites · sites in The Woodlands
Map location: Census Geocoder (exact match).