The Woodlands Township invites residents to bring select items for a FREE, one-day special collection at the Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru located at the Sterling Ridge Park & Ride on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event aims to safely dispose of household items that may be corrosive, flammable, poisonous, reactive or otherwise unsuitable for traditional waste streams.
Help by following these guidelines: Bag or box like items together and place securely in your trunk or back seat. Never mix household hazardous waste products together. Staff will provide a full-service drive-thru, so please stay in your vehicle.
No business items will be accepted.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sterling Ridge Park & Ride
8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382
Accepted Items:
• Aerosols, such as spray paint, bug spray, cleaning or spray foam products
• Antifreeze
• Corrosives, such as drain cleaners, chemical strippers, degreasers and pool acids
• Fire extinguishers
• Flammables & oxidizers, solid or liquid, such as paint thinner, turpentine, wood stain, granular or liquid pool and household chemicals, polish and contaminated rags
• Lightbulbs – Compact fluorescent (CFL), fluorescent and high-intensity discharge (HID) only. Must be intact, not broken. No tube lights over 4 feet.
• Latex & oil-based paint
• Mercury-containing products, such as thermometers
• Motor oil & oil filters
• Poisons, solid or liquid, such as pest bait, weed killers, chemical fertilizers or hobby glue
• Propane tanks – 1 lb. and 20 lb. only
• Reactives, such as bleach, ammonia or chlorine
The Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru is hosted by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department, made possible by grant funding from the Houston-Galveston Area Council.