Special handling required

How to Dispose of Cooking Oil in Houston, TX

Take this household hazardous / special waste to a City of Houston Environmental Service Center — not carts. Cooking oil is explicitly listed among ESC accepted materials. ESC South: 11500 S. Post Oak Rd, Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ESC North: 5614 Neches St, second Thursday monthly 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Category: OrganicsCity program · City of Houston SWMD — Environmental Service CentersVerified 2026-08-10
StatusSpecial handling required
CurbsideDrop-off / special
Fee noteFree for Houston residents at ESCs (limits apply)
PathwayHouston Environmental Service Centers
Verified2026-08-10
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Curbside pickupNo / special call or drop-off required
Average tipping feeFree for Houston residents at ESCs (limits apply)
Hazardous ratingMedium
Nearest facility typeHouston Environmental Service Centers
Rule source levelcity
Last verified2026-08-10

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