Central Street Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Center

2240 Central Street, Houston, TX 77017
Phone: 713.847.1188

Located in Southeast Houston

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2240 Central Street
Houston, TX 77017

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Facility Hours:

Wednesday through Sunday

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Non-Daylight Savings Time)

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
(Daylight Savings Time)

Depository Rules and Regulations(.pdf)

Citizens may use the depositories four times per month.  Citizens are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to allow adequate time to unload.  Each user must provide the following as proof of residency:

• Texas Driver's License or ID and
• A current utility bill or city property tax receipt

The depositories accept the following items:

• Furniture, Tree limbs, Stoves, Refrigerators, etc.
• Up to ten automobile tires (Rims Not Accepted)

The depositories also accepts the following recyclable materials:

• Aluminum, tin, and empty aerosol cans
• #1 - 5 and #7 plastics (not toys, packing materials, flower pots, styrofoam, plastic bags, or plastic furniture)
• Newspapers and Magazines
• Clear and Colored Glass Bottles and Jars
• Used Motor Oil
• Tree Waste
• Cardboard

Additional Information...

These depositories may be used by the public free of charge.

Neighborhood depositories will not accept household garbage, more than ten tires from an individual, and large quantities of building materials.

Trash from commercial haulers or brought in a commercial vehicle (business or rented commercial) will not be accepted.

Visit our other SWMD Houston-Area Depository and Recycling Locations

Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers

North 9003 N Main 77022 || Northwest 14400 Sommermeyer 77041
Northeast 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028 || Southeast 2240 Central Street 77017
South 5100 Sunbeam 77033 || Southwest 10777 SW Freeway 77074

Neighborhood Recycling Drop-off Locations

Westpark Center || Center Street || Clear Lake/Ellington Airport || Kingwood

Environmental Service Center (ESC) Locations

ESC North || ESC South

Disposal Links

Proper disposal of materials is key to a healthy, clean environment. Visit each link for additional information.

Anti-Freeze || Batteries || Fluorescent Lights || Lawn/Garden Chemicals || Medical Waste

Mercury || Paint || Pharmaceuticals || Used Oil

Thank you for helping us to make Houston a cleaner, greener place to live!