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Paint disposal in Houston

City of Houston residents: Environmental Service Center – South

Address: 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

  • Latex and oil-based paint accepted, up to 25 gallons per visit.
  • Separately, up to 100 pounds of other chemicals per visit.
  • Proof of Houston address required.
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City of Houston residents: Environmental Service Center – North

Address: 5614 Neches St, Houston, TX 77026
Hours: Second Thursday of each month, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

  • Same accepted materials and limits as ESC South.
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Harris County residents outside the City of Houston: Harris County HHW Facility

Address: 6900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX 77040 (enter at Hahl Rd, at 290 and Gessner)
Hours: By appointment: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

  • No charge.
  • Only for residents who do not receive City of Houston services or pay City of Houston taxes. City of Houston residents must use a City facility, even if the county site is closer.
  • Household items only β€” no business, church, school or non-profit waste.
  • Phone: 346-286-4299.
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Montgomery County residents: Precinct 3 Recycling Center

Address: 1122 Pruitt Rd, Spring, TX 77380
Hours: Paint and household chemicals: Wednesdays and the 3rd Saturday of the month only.

  • Disposal fee: $10 for every 5 gallons.
  • Montgomery County residents only; proof of residency required.
  • Phone: 281-367-7283.
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Fort Bend County residents: Fort Bend County Recycling Center (HHW)

Address: 1200 Blume Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471
Hours: Mondays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and holidays.

  • Paint, thinners, cleaners and other household chemicals accepted. Check with the facility for current fees and limits.
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Brazoria County: Stella Roberts Recycling Center (Pearland)

Address: 5800 Magnolia Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584
Hours: Recycling: Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. HHW: Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (no appointment).

Who: Pearland residents; non-residents (including Friendswood) pay a fee

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Brazoria County: Brazoria County Environmental Center (HHW)

Address: 10310 FM 523, Angleton, TX 77515
Hours: HHW collection on the second Saturday of the month, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Who: Brazoria County residents β€” call to confirm

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Small amounts of latex paint

If a can of paint is less than 1/4 full, TCEQ says you can remove the lid, let it dry in a well-ventilated area, and put the dried can in the trash.

Official sources

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