The Woodlands Township to host Free Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru on Nov. 21

Clear the clutter, protect the environment! Join The Woodlands Township for a FREE, one-day Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru event on Saturday, November 21, 2026 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sterling Ridge Park & Ride, 8001 McBeth Way.

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The Woodlands Township invites residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste during a free, one-day Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru event on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sterling Ridge Park & Ride, located at 8001 McBeth Way.

Hosted by The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department in cooperation with the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the event provides residents with a convenient way to dispose of household products that may be corrosive, flammable, poisonous, reactive or otherwise unsuitable for regular waste collection.

Accepted Items Residents may bring the following items for proper disposal:

• Aerosols, such as spray paint, insect spray, cleaning products and spray foam products
• Antifreeze
• Corrosives, such as drain cleaners, chemical strippers, degreasers and pool acids
• Fire extinguishers
• Flammables and 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) bulbs only. Bulbs must be intact. Tube lights longer than 4 feet are not accepted.
• Latex and oil-based paint
• Mercury-containing products, such as thermometers
• Motor oil and oil filters
• Poisons, solid or liquid, such as pest bait, weed killers, chemical fertilizers and hobby glue
• Propane tanks: 1-pound and 20-pound tanks only
• Reactive products, such as bleach, ammonia and chlorine

Items Not Accepted
The event cannot accept smoke detectors, biohazardous waste (including needles and other sharps), radioactive materials, explosives, ammunition or gas cylinders other than the specified propane tanks.

Prepare for a Safe and Convenient Visit
To help ensure a smooth collection process, residents are encouraged to follow these guidelines:

• Sort and secure items: Group similar items together in bags or boxes and place them securely in the trunk or back seat of your vehicle.
• Never mix hazardous products: Keep all chemicals and household hazardous waste products separate.
• Stay in your vehicle: Staff will provide full-service drive-thru assistance.
• Bring proof of residency: A valid driver’s license or utility bill is required to verify residency within The Woodlands Township.

Please note that business waste and trailers will not be accepted. The event has limited capacity and may close before 1 p.m. if the maximum capacity is reached. Residents are encouraged to arrive early, as participation cannot be guaranteed once capacity has been met.

Source: The Woodlands Township

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