Yard Waste disposal in the Houston area

City of Houston North Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Tree waste and leaves (in compostable bags)

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; City of Houston SWMD – Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Northwest Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Tree waste and leaves (in compostable bags)

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; City of Houston SWMD – Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Northeast Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Tree waste and leaves (in compostable bags)

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; City of Houston SWMD – Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Southeast Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Tree waste and leaves (in compostable bags)

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; City of Houston SWMD – Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston South Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Tree waste and leaves (in compostable bags)

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; City of Houston SWMD – Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

City of Houston Southwest Neighborhood Drop-Off Center

What it takes: Tree waste and leaves (in compostable bags)

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; City of Houston SWMD – Drop-Off Centers (checked 2026-10-30)

WM Fairbanks Landfill

What it takes: Brush

Who can use it: Open to the public (fees apply Not yet verified — ask: 713-647-5546 · WM Fairbanks contact page

Hours: Public (hand unloading and pickup trucks): Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Saturday 6 a.m.–2 p.m.

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: 713-647-5546 · WM Fairbanks contact page

Source: WM – Fairbanks Landfill (checked 2026-10-30)

Baytown Green Center

What it takes: Brush

Who can use it: Baytown residents only

Hours: Tuesday–Friday noon–7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Rules, fees & limits:

• Bring a Texas driver's license and a current City of Baytown water bill.
• Cash only; fees are posted at the site.

Source: City of Baytown – Green Center (checked 2026-10-30)

Fort Bend County Recycling Center & HHW

What it takes: Yard waste (fee per bag)

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 3 Recycling Center

What it takes: Yard waste (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)

Texas City Biosphere 1 Recycle Center

What it takes: Brush

Who can use it: Texas City residents only (bring a utility bill)

Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday noon–4 p.m.; closed City holidays

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: 409-643-5810

Source: City of Texas City – Recycling & Bulky Item Disposal; Texas City – Accepted materials (checked 2026-10-30)

WM Coastal Plains Recycling & Disposal Facility (landfill)

What it takes: Yard waste

Who can use it: Residential customers accepted (fees apply Not yet verified — ask: 281-388-1708

Hours: Residential customers: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: 281-388-1708

Source: WM Solutions – Coastal Plains RDF; City of League City – Other Disposal Options (checked 2026-10-30)

WM Security Recycling & Disposal Facility (landfill)

What it takes: Yard waste

Who can use it: Open to transporters and the public (fees apply)

Hours: Monday–Friday 6 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon

Rules, fees & limits:

• Payment: cash, check, credit/debit or credit account (per WM).

Source: TCEQ – Municipal Solid Waste Facilities in Texas (permit list, XLS); Montgomery County Precinct 4 – Recycling Facility (landfill listing) (checked 2026-10-30)

Dixie Farm Road Landfill (Type IV)

What it takes: Non-hazardous construction debris and brush (Type IV) Not yet verified — ask: 281-482-1213

Who can use it: Public (listed by League City for residents; fees may apply Not yet verified — ask: 281-482-1213

Hours: Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (TCEQ-authorized waste acceptance hours)

Rules, fees & limits:

• Type IV landfill (TCEQ permit 1708): brush, construction/demolition and non-putrescible waste only.

Source: City of League City – Other Disposal Options; TCEQ – Dixie Farm Road Landfill investigation report (2021) (checked 2026-10-30)

Harris County Precinct 4 Public Dumpster – Hockley

What it takes: Shrubs, branches and tree limbs (under 6 in. diameter, under 6 ft long)

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: Shrubs, branches and tree limbs (under 6 in. diameter, under 6 ft long)

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)

La Porte Public Works Brush & Yard Waste Drop-Off

What it takes: Brush, tree limbs and yard waste

Who can use it: La Porte residents

Hours: Not yet verified — ask: 281-471-9650 · PublicWorks@LaporteTX.gov

Fees & ID: Not yet verified — ask: 281-471-9650 · PublicWorks@LaporteTX.gov

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

Lake Jackson Convenience Center & Mulch Site

What it takes: Yard debris (free mulch available)

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)