Motor Oil recycling in the Houston area

City of Houston North Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Motor oil: up to 5 quarts

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: Motor oil: up to 5 quarts

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: Motor oil: up to 5 quarts

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: Motor oil: up to 5 quarts

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: Motor oil: up to 5 quarts

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: Motor oil: up to 5 quarts

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: Motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, cooking oil

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: Motor oil and antifreeze

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)

La Porte Recycle Center

What it takes: Motor oil, filters, cooking oil, antifreeze

Who can use it: La Porte residents only (no commercial waste)

Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: official page

Source: City of La Porte – Recycle Programs & Center (checked 2026-10-30)

Lake Jackson Convenience Center & Mulch Site

What it takes: Motor oil, antifreeze, cooking oil

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)