Household Hazardous Waste
Austin, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-28
Eligible Austin and Travis County residents should use the City's appointment-based hazardous-waste service or other approved collection option rather than placing hazardous material in curbside carts or drains.
Official source: Recycle and Reuse Drop-off CenterSource checked 2026-09-28
More about this rule
The rule in plain language
Austin's Recycle and Reuse Drop-off Center accepts listed household hazardous materials by appointment and publishes limits and exclusions. The on-demand program may offer a scheduled curbside option to eligible Resource Recovery customers.
Common follow-up questions
What should I do first?
Identify each product and amount, review the accepted list and residency rules, and make the required appointment before transporting it.
What can change the answer?
Material type, quantity, container condition, household versus business origin, residency, and service eligibility determine the option.
What to keep in mind
Keep products in labeled, secure containers and never mix chemicals. Business waste, unknown material, leaking containers, ammunition, medicine, or other special items may require a different provider.
Civic education, not legal advice. Rules can change.
