Get Rid of Your Junk: A Guide to City of Houston Dump Hours and Locations

Are you a Houston resident looking to dispose of unwanted items? The City of Houston provides several options for waste disposal, including neighborhood depository and recycling centers, as well as Type I and Type IV landfills. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you need to know about City of Houston dump hours, locations, and acceptable materials.

Neighborhood Depository and Recycling Centers

The City of Houston operates six neighborhood depository and recycling centers where residents can dispose of heavy trash and recyclables free of charge. These centers accept a wide range of materials, including:

• Ad inserts
• Aerosol cans
• Aluminum cans
• Cardboard
• Cartons (shelf stable and refrigerated)
• Catalogs
• Concrete
• Glass bottles and jars
• Magazines
• Mattresses
• Newspapers
• Plastics #1-#5 and #7
• Steel cans
• Telephone books
• Tin cans
• Up to five (5) automobile tires (rims not accepted) per visit, limit of ten (10) total per month.

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday to Sunday (closed on city-approved holidays) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Locations:

• North – 9003 N Main 77022
• Northwest – 14400 Sommermeyer 77041
• Northeast – 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028
• Southeast – 2240 Central Street 77017
• South – 5100 Sunbeam 77033
• Southwest – 10785 SW Freeway 77074

Type I Landfills

Type I landfills accept garbage and heavy trash for a fee. These landfills are typically used for large-scale waste disposal, such as construction and demolition debris.

Hours of Operation:

Varies by landfill. Please contact the specific landfill for more information.

Locations:

• Atascocita Landfill: 3623 Wilson Road
• BFI McCarty: 5757 Oates Road
• BFI Whispering Pines: 8101 Little York
• BFI Blue Ridge: 2200 FM 521
• Coastal Plains Landfill (Alvin): 21000 East Highway 6
• Waste Management: 2020 Atascocita

Type IV Landfills

Type IV landfills accept heavy trash only for a fee. These landfills are typically used for smaller-scale waste disposal, such as yard waste and bulky items.

Hours of Operation:

Varies by landfill. Please contact the specific landfill for more information.

Locations:

• Addicks-Fairbanks Landfill: 13400 Sanderford Rd.
• Casco Hauling: 1306 East Anderson
• Cougar Disposal: 8601 E. Mount Houston
• Dixie Farm Landfill: 4649 Dixie Farm Road
• Fort Bend: 16007 Boss Gaston
• Green House Road: 3510 Greenhouse
• Greenshadow Landfill (Pasadena): 710 Jana Lane
• Hawthorne Park Landfill: 10332 Tanner Road
• Waste Management: 8205 Fairbanks

Proof of Residency Requirements for Neighborhood Depositories

To use the neighborhood depository and recycling centers, Houston residents must provide proof of residency. Acceptable forms of proof of residency include:

• Photo Identification: A current state of Texas-issued identification card, such as Texas Driver’s license; Texas Department of Public Safety issued I.D. card; or Texas License to Carry Permit.
• Utility Bill: A utility bill (power, water, or gas) from the current month or previous two (2) months. The address on the utility bill must match the address on the state-issued identification. Electronic bills are accepted.
• Lease Agreement: If no utility bill is available, you may bring a copy of your current lease or rental agreement for a City of Houston address. The address on the lease or rental agreement must match the address on the state-issued identification.

Additional Information

• Neighborhood depositories will not accept household garbage, more than five (5) tires per month, per household, and large quantities of building materials.
• Trash from commercial haulers or brought in a commercial vehicle (business or rented commercial) will not be accepted.
• For more information on City of Houston waste disposal services, please visit the Solid Waste Management Department website.