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Electronics Recycling in Houston

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Electronics Recycling in Houston

9 free · 1 fee-based

4 of 10 have a single address. Chains listed for the whole metro stay in place.
Facility Cost Open now Notes
Houston Environmental Service Center - North(713) 551-7355 Free
for Houston residents		 Mon-Sat 8 AM - 5 PM (Closed Sun) Walk-in One of two City of Houston Environmental Service Centers (ESC).
Houston Environmental Service Center - South(713) 551-7355 Free
for Houston residents		 Mon-Sat 8 AM - 5 PM (Closed Sun) Walk-in South Houston ESC location. Same HHW services as the North facility.
Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility(346) 286-4299 Free Tue-Wed 9 AM - 3 PM; 2nd & 4th Sat 9 AM - 2 PM (by appointment only) Appointment Located near US-290 & Gessner. Appointment required.
Westpark Consumer Recycling Center(713) 837-0311 Free Mon-Sat 8 AM - 5 PM (Closed Sun) Walk-in City of Houston consumer recycling drop-off.
CompuCycle(713) 690-2000 Free
for residential drop-off		 Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM Walk-in R2 · e-Stewards · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 Houston's first woman-owned e-Stewards certified electronics recycler (founded 1996).
TechnoCycle(713) 686-4400 Free
for most items		 Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM Walk-in Pickup avail. R2 · e-Stewards Houston-based ITAD and e-waste recycler with e-Stewards and R2 certifications.
Goodwill Houston - Dell Reconnect E-Waste Free
donation drop-off		 Store hours (typically Mon-Sat 9 AM - 8 PM, Sun 10 AM - 6 PM) Walk-in Goodwill Houston partners with CompuCycle for responsible electronics recycling.
Staples (Houston) Free
for most items		 Hours not published Walk-in Multiple Houston-area Staples locations. Accepts electronics, rechargeable batteries,…
Ellington Permanent Electronic Recycling Drop-Off(713) 690-2000 Free
City of Houston/CompuCycle partnership		 Hours not published Appointment R2 Partnership between City of Houston and CompuCycle.
Paid or fee-based options
Best Buy (Houston) Free for most
TV fee may apply		 Varies by location (typically 10 AM - 9 PM) Walk-in Multiple Houston-area locations including Galleria, Katy, Willowbrook, The Woodlands,…

How it works in Houston

Local rules

  • Texas Recycles Computers Program (30 TAC Ch. 328, Subch. I): requires computer manufacturers selling in Texas to offer free takeback recycling for their brand-labeled computers to households. TCEQ maintains an annual manufacturer list.
  • Texas Recycles TVs Program (30 TAC Ch. 328, Subch. J): TV manufacturers must register with TCEQ and meet annual recycling targets. Free household takeback required by law.
  • Texas does NOT have a paint stewardship law — PaintCare does not operate in Texas (as of 2026). All paint disposal must go through municipal HHW programs (Houston ESC or Harris County HHW).
  • Houston City Code Chapter 39 (Solid Waste): prohibits placing hazardous household waste (including electronics, batteries, paint, chemicals) in curbside garbage or recycling carts. Violations can result in fees.
  • Harris County Solid Waste Management Ordinance: regulates disposal of regulated wastes including used oil, batteries, electronics, and HHW within unincorporated Harris County.
  • Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 361.106: prohibits improper disposal of lead-acid batteries, waste oil, and used oil filters. Applies statewide.
  • Texas Administrative Code Title 30 (Environment) Ch. 335: enforces Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards for hazardous waste management including small quantity generator rules for businesses.
  • Houston's Reuse Warehouse Program: accepts reusable building materials, furniture, and household goods at the ESC locations. Operated by the Solid Waste Management Department.

Worth knowing

  • Houston has TWO separate HHW programs serving different populations: City of Houston residents use the North/South ESC (free, no appointment needed, Mon–Sat 8–5), while unincorporated Harris County residents use the Hahl Rd facility (appointment only, Tue/Wed/Sat). Know your jurisdiction!
  • Texas has NO PaintCare program — unlike neighboring states or Washington/Colorado/Oregon where you can drop paint at hardware stores, Houston residents must take ALL paint to the ESC or Harris County HHW. This is a major difference residents need to know.
  • CompuCycle (8019 Kempwood) is a unique local resource — R2 and e-Stewards certified woman-owned business that processes ALL electronics recycling in-house. City of Houston relies on them for e-waste events. Free residential drop-off.
  • The ESC facilities have a Reuse Warehouse where reusable items (furniture, building materials, household goods) are available for free to the public — essentially a city-run free store, little-known but popular with DIYers.
  • Houston is the largest US city without zoning — this can make it hard to find specific recyclers using commercial address patterns. Navigate by major intersections and neighborhoods.
  • Hurricane season (June–November) impacts HHW operations — facilities may close during storms and events like Hurricane Harvey (2017) and Beryl (2024) drove massive storm-related HHW collections.
  • The Harris County HHW facility at Hahl Rd (290 & Gessner area) has very limited hours — only Tue/Wed plus select Saturdays — and requires an appointment. Plan ahead: spots fill up.
  • Houston 311 (dial 3-1-1 or submit online) can provide HHW guidance and help schedule services. The 311.houstontx.gov site has a solid waste section with HHW info.
  • Best Buy in Houston charges $29.99 for TVs over 50" — typical for the retailer nationwide. CRTs may have additional fees. Three items per household per day limit applies.
  • Louisiana and Oklahoma do not have e-waste laws either, making Texas's TCEQ manufacturer programs the only formal electronics recycling framework in the region.

Harris County household hazardous waste

City of Houston Environmental Service Centers (North & South)

Free for City of Houston residents. Two drive-through ESC locations: North (5614 Neches St) and South (11500 S Post Oak Rd). Mon-Sat 8 AM-5 PM. HHW, electronics, paint, and batteries accepted. No appointment needed (unlike Harris County HHW facility which requires one).

(713) 551-7355 Official program page (opens in a new tab)

Other Houston programs

  • City of Houston Environmental Service Center — NorthFree HHW drop-off for City of Houston residents. 5614 Neches St, Houston 77026. Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM. Closed Sunday. No appointment needed. Accepts HHW, electronics, batteries, paint, automotive fluids, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, and more.
  • City of Houston Environmental Service Center — SouthFree HHW drop-off for City of Houston residents. 11500 S Post Oak Rd, Houston 77035. Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM. Closed Sunday. No appointment needed. Same services as the North ESC.
  • Harris County Household Hazardous Waste FacilityFree HHW disposal for Harris County residents who live outside City of Houston jurisdiction. 6900 Hahl Rd, Houston 77040. Appointment only — Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9 AM–3 PM, 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9 AM–2 PM. Serves residents who do not receive City of Houston services/pay City taxes.346-286-4299
  • Harris County HazMobile EventsSeasonal mobile HHW collection events conducted in Spring and Fall for each of Harris County's four precincts. Free for Harris County residents. Locations rotate — check county website for precinct-specific schedules.346-286-4294
  • Westpark Consumer Recycling CenterCity of Houston consumer recycling drop-off. 5900 Westpark Dr, Houston 77057. Monday–Saturday 8 AM–5 PM. Accepts residential electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, printers) plus paper, cardboard, metal cans, and plastic bottles. Free. No HHW — those go to the ESC locations.713-837-0311
  • CompuCycle — Free Residential Electronics RecyclingFree drop-off for all consumer electronics at 8019 Kempwood Dr, Houston 77055. R2 and e-Stewards certified, processes everything in-house at its 130,000 sq ft facility. City of Houston's partnered e-waste recycler. Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM. No appliances, paint, light bulbs, or HHW.713-690-2000
  • Ellington Permanent E-Waste Drop-Off (City partnership)City of Houston partnership with CompuCycle for a permanent residential e-waste drop-off site near Ellington Airport. Free for Houston residents. Appointment required. All data destroyed. Call CompuCycle for details.713-690-2000
  • Call2Recycle battery drop-off (Houston)Free rechargeable and lithium-ion battery drop-off at participating Houston-area Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Staples, and other retail locations. Do NOT bring damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries to collection sites. Tape terminals before drop-off.
  • Goodwill Houston + CompuCycle PartnershipFree electronics recycling at 50+ Goodwill Houston donation centers. All e-waste processed locally at CompuCycle's R2/e-Stewards certified facility. Part of the Dell Reconnect program. Working and non-working electronics accepted.
  • Texas Recycles Computers Program (TCEQ)State law requires computer manufacturers selling in Texas to offer free recycling of their own brand-labeled computer equipment to households. Covers desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, and computer peripherals. Manufacturers registered with TCEQ include Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, and many more.800-732-9253
  • Texas Recycles TVs Program (TCEQ)TV manufacturers must register with TCEQ and file a recovery plan. Covers most consumer televisions (CRT, LCD, LED, plasma). Households can return brand-labeled TVs to the manufacturer's free takeback program.800-732-9253
  • AutoZone & O'Reilly — Car Battery RecyclingFree lead-acid car battery recycling at multiple Houston-area AutoZone and O'Reilly Auto Parts locations. Core deposit refunded if buying new. Also accepts marine, motorcycle, and lawn tractor batteries.
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Common questions

About Electronics Recycling here

How much does Electronics recycling cost in this area?

9 of 10 facilities (90%) offer free recycling for Electronics. Facilities that may charge: Best Buy (Houston). Best Buy (Houston): Free (most items); TV fee may apply.

Do I need an appointment for Electronics drop-off?

2 facilities require an appointment: Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, Ellington Permanent Electronic Recycling Drop-Off. Houston Environmental Service Center - North, Houston Environmental Service Center - South, Westpark Consumer Recycling Center accept walk-ins.

Is pickup available for Electronics?

Yes, 1 facility offers pickup: TechnoCycle.

Are there certified recyclers for Electronics?

Yes. Local facilities hold certifications including: R2, e-Stewards, ISO 14001, ISO 9001. These ensure responsible processing and, for NAID, verified data destruction.

Are there quantity limits for Electronics drop-off?

Some facilities have limits: Houston Environmental Service Center - North: Residential quantities; Houston Environmental Service Center - South: Residential quantities; Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility: Residential quantities; Westpark Consumer Recycling Center: Residential quantities.

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