Waste & Recycling Facilities

The Woodlands Township's Environmental Services and Fire Departments have launched a free, battery-recycling program.

 Residents are invited to bring batteries to Central Fire Station for proper recycling. The recycling box accepts a variety of batteries, including:

Rechargeable and single-use batteries weighing 11lbs. or less each. 

• Alkaline
• Lithium Primary
• Lithium Ion
• Nickel Cadmium
• Small Sealed Lead Acid
• Nickel Metal Hydride
• Nickel Zinc
• Cellphones of any make, model or age

Please note, no wet-cell, damaged or defective batteries are accepted.

If you bring a large quantity of batteries that may not fit in the collection box, please notify the Central Fire Station administration staff on the second floor upon delivery.

Address: 9951 Grogan's Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Hours: Every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Woodlands Recycling Center is operated by Waste Management and provides service to residents located within The Woodlands Township. It is located behind the Bear Branch Recreation Center and accepts a variety of recyclables, including:

• Cans
• Cardboard
• Glass bottles and jars
• Paper
• Plastic containers (#1-5 and #7)
• Yard waste - Tree branches and limbs must be trimmed to 6 feet in length and no larger than 6 inches in diameter. Grass clippings, leaves and prunings may be loose or bagged in a certified compostable bag (AST-6400). Do not bag any of these items in plastic bags.

Address: 5402 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands 77381
Hours: Wednesdays 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Guidelines

To ensure items are recycled, materials must be separated into the correct container.

• Only include accepted materials. All other materials are contaminants - they reduce the value of the acceptable materials and will not get recycled.
• Do not throw bags in the containers. Empty them and dispose of the bags in the trash or take them to a grocery store for proper recycling.
• Empty and rinse all jars and containers.
• Only recycle clean paper and cardboard with no food residue or grease.
• Flatten cardboard boxes.
• No #6 plastics or Styrofoam

If you have questions about this facility, please contact the Township's mainline 281-210-3800 during regular office business hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or email enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

This facility only serves Montgomery County residents and is operated by the county. The following items are accepted here:

• Cans
• Cartons (soup, milk and juice; place with paper)
• Cardboard (flattened)
• Glass bottles and jars (separate colors)
• Paper
• Plastic containers (#1-7)
• Styrofoam (clean only )
• Yard waste (bagged leaves and trimmings)
• Batteries
• Plastic Bags and films (grocery bags and case wraps)
• Electronics (fees apply)
• Scrap metal (appliances and miscellaneous items)
• Tires and construction debris (wood and other landfill items – fees apply)

Address: 1122 Pruitt Road, Spring TX 77380
Hours: Monday through Saturday between 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 281-367-7283
Website: mctxpct3.org/facilities/recycling

Household Chemicals & Hazardous Waste

Collected every Wednesday and the third Saturday of the month. $10 per 0-5 gallons of materials. Some fees may apply for select items. 

This location only accepts materials from residents of Harris County and accepts the following items:

• Aerosols (except for Freon and mace)
• Automobile products (such as gas and motor oil)
• Batteries (up to car-battery size)
• Light bulbs (compact fluorescents and tubes)
• Oils (fats and grease)
• Paints
• Fire extinguishers
• Household cleaners
• Chemicals (pool, fertilizers and pesticides)
• Propane cylinders
• Tires (up to five per visit)
• Thermometers (items containing mercury)

Address: 16900 Hahl Road, Houston, TX 77040
Hours: By appointment only
Phone: 346-286-4299
Website: eng.hctx.net

For a complete list of accepted materials and updates on hours, visit their website at eng.hctx.net/Consultants/Household-Hazardous/Household-Hazardous-Waste.

This facility in Conroe accepts a variety of yard waste materials. All residents and contractors are welcome. Fees may apply; visit the website or call.

Address: 101 Sherbrook Circle, Conroe, Texas 77385
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone: 936-273-1200

Check out TerraCycle. TerraCycle is Eliminating the Idea of Waste® by recycling the "non-recyclable." Many programs include free shipping and offer incentives in the form of points that can be converted to donations to local organizations. Simply choose a waste stream such as toothbrushes, pens, coffee capsules, aerosol cans, cigarette butts or candy wrappers to collect. When you’ve filled a box, print their shipping label and send it to TerraCycle.

If you or your organization collects a specific item for recycling or a reuse project, let us know! Contact The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department at 281-210-3800 or enviro@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.