HomeMy WebLinkAboutCurbside Recycling_November 2021YARD WASTE
What’s included: leaves, grass clippings, and small
tree and hedge trimmings bagged in kraft paper or
compostable plastic bags.
Larger items may be stacked no greater than two 4' x 4' x 3'
piles with limbs no greater than 3" in diameter.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
COMPOSTABLE
PLASTIC BAGS
USE KRAFT
PAPER BAGS
ONLY USE:
No clothingor linens
Use donation programs
No food or liquid
Empty all containers
Do not bag recyclables in plastic bags
No garbage
No plastic bags
Recycle at
retail store bins: Randall’s, Kroger, HEB
No tanglers
No hoses,
wires, chains, or electronics
RECYCLING GUIDELINES2021
OR
Place all items in your BLUE BIN, cardboard box, or paper bag. NO PLASTIC BAGS.
Need an additional blue bin? Stop by Public Works, 3826 Amherst Street, 7:30 am–5:30 pm.
For additional information regarding acceptable and unacceptable items,
scan the provided QR code.
CURBSIDE HOUSEHOLD
RECYCLING
ITEMS ACCEPTED
CANS
Aluminum, Steel, and Tin Cans
Empty and rinse
CARTONS
Food and Beverage Cartons
Empty and replace cap
GLASS
Bottles and Jars
Empty and rinse No caps or tops
PAPER
Mixed Paper, Newspaper, Magazines, Cereal Boxes,
and Flattened Cardboard
PLASTIC
Kitchen, Laundry, Bath: Bottles and Containers
Empty and replace cap
No plastic containers or
Styrofoam
SAVE THIS HANDOUT
Block Styrofoam & Styrofoam Food Service Items: City of Houston (COH) Westpark Consumer Recycling Center
(Items must be clean.)
Packing Peanuts, Bubble Wrap, Plastic Pillows: Most pack-and-ship stores.
Plastic Bags, Cleaner Bags, Shrink Wrap, Newspaper Sleeves, Case Wrap, Packing Pillows: Many grocery stores.
Metal Coat Hangers:
Many local cleaners.
Long and Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Compact only: Home Depot. Long and CFL’s: Environmental Service Center with West U voucher (see below). Battery Plus Bulbs (fees may apply).
Latex and Enamel Paint: Environmental Service Center along with West U voucher (see below). Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility (Free)
Free for West U residents | During COVID - appointment required
All items must be pre-sorted
Contact West U Public Works for Voucher and information - 713-662-5839
During COVID - appointment required
• Normal household curbside recycling items
(excluding bulk waste and yard waste.)
• automotive fluids
• batteries (not alkaline)• electrical appliances (small)
• fertilizer
• household chemicals
• Stryrofoam (clean/dry)
Batteries (car, boat, button, rechargeable):
Environmental Service Center with West U voucher
(see below). Home Depot (rechargable). Alkaline
batteries may be included in trash or taken to
Batteries Plus Bulbs (fee may apply). Harris
County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Electronics (TVs, cell phones, computer
equipment, etc.):
Free shredding event (see info below).
Textiles, Pillows, Shoes, Clothing, Toys, Sheets, Towels, and Other Household Textiles: ATRS donation bin located near the corner of OST and Kirby. (Items should be clean and dry.)
Pharmaceuticals: Walgreens, 5280 Buffalo
Speedway Houston TX 77005
CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE
RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE REDUCTION BOARD
SAVE THE DATES
City Events (West U Residents Only)
Every year, a paper shredding , e-waste,
and mattress collection event is held the
first Saturday of May and November.
For general information visit,
Earth 911 Recycle Search
www.earth911.com OCTOBER 2021
Facility Information:
6900 Hahl Rd, Houston, TX 77040 | www.HCHHW.org | 346-286-4299
Tuesday through Thursday 9:00 am– 3:00 pm | 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month 9:00 am– 2:00 pm
Facility Information
5900 Westpark Dr, Houston, TX 77057 | Scan the QR code for more information
Monday through Saturday 8:00 am– 5:00 pm
Facility Information
11500 S. PostOak Rd, Houston, TX 77035 | Scan the QR code for more information
Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 am– 3:00 pm | 2nd Saturday of the Month 9:00 am– 1:00 pm
BEYOND CURBSIDE RECYCLING
WEST U COLLECTS APP
Is it Recyclable?
Where can it be recycled?
Now there’s an app for that!
Available for Android and Apple devices.
Find everything from aeresol cans
to yard waste on the app. The app
can also remind you of curbside
collection schedule, inform you of
changes in your schedule and special
collection events.
HARRIS COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
CITY OF HOUSTON WESTPARK CONSUMER RECYCLING CENTER
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE CENTER
• lawn equipment (all fluids removed)• TVs
• paint (latex and oil-based: 25 gal max)• stains/thinner/solvents
• pool chemicals
• tires (limit 5)• aerosol cans
• flourescent bulbs• tanks (helium & propane: 5 gal max)