5614 Neches St Houston, Tx 77026, 5614 Neches St

ESC – SOUTH 11500 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77035 Key Map # 571C

Facility Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 am to 3 pm

Second Saturday of each month 9 am to 1pm

ESC – NORTH 5614 Neches St Houston, TX 77026 Key Map # 454S

Facility Hours: 2nd Thursday of each month 9 am – 3 pm

To ensure the safety of our employees & the public visiting City facilities, we are taking the following COVID-19 precautions: all individuals must wear a mask or facial covering upon entry to City and have a temperature check prior to entry when visiting City facilities.

Follow these simple NO-CONTACT drop-off procedures when visiting Environmental Service Center. 1.

Before making the trip, package your items accordingly: Keep items in their original containers, when possible; Place broken or leaking containers inside a second container. (i.e. glass for corrosives, metal for flammables); Prevent injuries & chemical reaction by not tossing items together in a bag; Place items upright in a box for transport; Fuel: transport in closed non- returnable containers. 2. Transport all items in your trunk rather than the passenger compartment of your vehicle. Ensure it is clear what items are meant to be dropped off by limiting the other items in your trunk. 3. Keep windows rolled up and have ID and utility bill ready to show. 4. Open your trunk. SWM employee will remove the pre-sorted container and close your trunk. 5. Safely exit the facility and have a great day. We appreciate your cooperation as we work together to protect and keep Houston safe.

Note: Rules and guidelines apply to both the North and South locations with the exception of times of operation.

Accepted Items at both ESC”s

Acids Aerosol Cans Antifreeze Batteries (Lead Acid & Rechargeable only, i.e.: car and motorized vehicles & equipment batteries; lithium – ion (Li-ION); nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH); nickel cadmium (Ni-CD). Batteries mentioned are accepted at both ESC locations and Westpark. Alkaline batteries and batteries not listed will not be accepted.You may safely dispose of 9V and 6V batteries by taping their terminals, sealing them in a plastic bag, and then tossing them in the trash. Brake Fluid Car Waxes Computer Equipment and Components Cooking Oil Degreasers Drain Cleaners Electrical Appliances (small) Electronic Scrap Fertilizers Fluorescent Bulbs Fuels Helium Tanks (5 gallon maximum) Herbicides Household Chemicals Kerosene Lawn Equipment (all fluids removed) Mercury Metal Polish Metal/Wire Clothes Hangers Microwaves Monitors Motor Oil Paint (Latex & Oil Base) – 25 gallons maximum Paint Stains/Thinners Pest Strips Pool Chemicals Power Steering Fluid Printers Propane Tanks (5 gallon maximum) Solvents Telephone Equipment Thermostats (Mercury Based Accepted) Tires (5 tires per residence, per month, no commercial vehicle tires) Transmission Fluid Turpentine TVs (do not breakdown/strip; see weight limit & restrictions) Varnishes

Household hazardous waste or residential electronic scrap items should not be placed on the curb or in your automated container for garbage collection or tree waste/junk waste pickup.

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Residential electronic scrap items accepted for recycling include:

Monitors CPUs Televisions VCR/DVD/Blu-Ray players Stereo Equipment

Items Not Accepted at the ESC The ESC can accept most household hazardous wastes. However, there are some materials the ESC is not authorized to accept which includes the following:

Ammunition Businesses Waste Dioxins Explosives Foam Rubber Sheets Freon Containing Appliances Large Appliances Medical Waste Packing Peanuts PCBs Pharmaceuticals Propane and Butane (gas) Cylinders Radioactive Waste Smoke Detectors

Limits and Quantities

City of Houston residential customers only; no business waste Vouchers (must be purchased in advance by participating communities; non-Houston residential customers only) Total weight of materials not to exceed 100 lbs No individual item to exceed 50 lbs Individual household quantities only No area wide or commercial quantities HHW Materials: ½ pickup truck load, 1 trunk load or approximately 100 pounds total weight Paint: 25 gallons per visit Tires: 5 tires per residence, per month, no commercial vehicle tires

Safety Tips for Handling & Transporting Materials

Keep items in their original containers, when possible Place broken or leaking containers inside a second container. (i.e. glass for corrosives, metal for flammables). Prevent injuries & chemical reaction by not tossing items together in a bag Place items upright in a box for transport; Fuel: transport in closed non- returnable containers Dry paint may be placed in the trash. If a container has no label and its contents are known, please place a label on the container clearly stating the contents.

Safety First! The ESC is not responsible for damage caused by faulty packaging.

For your safety and to make the collection of materials less costly and more efficient, if you have a product that is still usable, consider giving it to someone who can use it.

Do not transport chemicals in the passenger compartment of your vehicle; put them in the trunk. Before moving or transporting certain chemicals (especially those not typically used in the average household), it is helpful to search online for their chemical nature. Simply shaking, agitating or exposing to heat could cause an explosion. Picric Acid which is a dangerous explosive and toxic chemical (especially dangerous in crystal form) can be found in some homes and garages. This type of commercial grade chemical should only be handled by highly trained chemical waste companies. The ESC will not accept chemicals of this nature. Remember to be safe… for yourself and for your loved ones.

Reuse Chemical Take-Away – ESC South Only

Every Friday from 9 am – 12 pm, household chemicals and paint that were brought to the ESC for disposal, but appear to be in good condition are made available for citizen reuse. Citizens may take away these items at no charge. A signed liability waiver will be required before removing materials from the site. There is a limit of six (6) chemical items and a cart load of paint per week.

This service is only available at the ESC South location.

ReStore (Craft Items, Books, Post Consumer & Industrial Scrap)

The ReStore, which acts as a book swap, a recycling information library, as well as a repository for craft items and post consumer and post industrial scrap (useful for art projects), is now located at the ESC- South. Items can be dropped off at Westpark and the ESCs during normal service times. Items can be taken away from 9am – 12 noon every Friday during the Reuse Chemical Take-Away.

This service only available at the ESC South location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to bring identification? A: Yes, a recent water bill must be shown as proof of residency.

Q: Does it cost to drop off my household chemicals? A: No, it is a free service for residents of the city of Houston. Q: Do I have to unload my household hazardous waste at the ESC? A: No, the ESC staff will unload them for you. You never have to get out of your vehicle. Q: Can I bring chemical waste from my business? A: No, only household chemicals are accepted. Q: Will you make presentations to my school or my civic association? A: Sure! For an educational presentation and a tour of the ESC please call 832-393-7766. The ESC’s auditorium will hold approximately 40 people.

Houston-Area Depository and Recycling Locations

Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers

Neighborhood Recycling Drop-off Locations

Environmental Service Center (ESC) Locations

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

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