Harris County Hazardous Waste Disposal

Hazardous items such as the ones listed below can only be disposed of at a hazardous waste disposal site.

  • Batteries
  • Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, etc.
  • Gas, motor oil, antifreeze, etc.
  • Paint or paint products
  • Fats, Oils, or Greases (FOG)
  • Tires
  • Items with mercury
  • Fluorescent tubes
  • Aerosols
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Small propane cylinders

Items NOT Accepted

  • Electronics
  • Recyclables
  • Household appliances
  • Smoke detectors
  • Heavy trash such as furniture, wood debris, construction debris
  • Medical, biological, or radioactive waste
  • Business waste
  • Explosives such as firecrackers

Please click here to take you to the Harris County Hazardous Waste Disposal Website. Please note all disposals are by appointment only. Click here to learn how to safely transport your hazardous waste.

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