The Woodlands TX News: Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru Nov. 21
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — The Woodlands TX news this month includes a free Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sterling Ridge Park & Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382, according to The Woodlands Township.
The Woodlands event is hosted by the Township Environmental Services Department in cooperation with the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Township Communications and the Township’s Nov. 21 event listing say the one-day collection is meant for household products that may be corrosive, flammable, poisonous, reactive or otherwise unsuitable for regular trash. The same weekend’s holiday plans include Lighting of the Doves that afternoon, Ice Rink opening the night before and Rock the Row earlier in the month.
The Woodlands TX news: what to bring to the HHW Drive-Thru
The Woodlands Township lists accepted items that include aerosols such as spray paint and cleaning sprays; antifreeze; corrosives such as drain cleaners and pool acids; fire extinguishers; flammables and oxidizers such as paint thinner, wood stain and certain pool chemicals; intact CFL, fluorescent and HID lightbulbs (no tube lights longer than 4 feet); latex and oil-based paint; mercury products such as thermometers; motor oil and oil filters; poisons such as pest bait and weed killers; 1-pound and 20-pound propane tanks only; and reactives such as bleach, ammonia and chlorine.
The Woodlands Township says residents should bag or box like items together, place them securely in the trunk or back seat, and never mix hazardous products. Staff will provide full-service drive-thru collection, so drivers should stay in their vehicles. A driver’s license or utility bill is required to show residency in The Woodlands Township. Business waste and trailers are not accepted.
The Woodlands items not accepted and capacity limits
The Woodlands Township says the drive-thru will not take smoke detectors; biohazardous waste including needles and other sharps; radioactive materials; explosives and ammunition; or gas cylinders other than the propane tanks listed. Capacity is limited and the line may close before 1 p.m. if the site reaches maximum capacity, so the Township encourages residents to arrive early because participation is not guaranteed once capacity is met.
The Woodlands Township Town Hall is at 2801 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands, TX 77381, and main phone is listed as 281-210-3800. For civic gatherings earlier in November, see The Woodlands Veterans Day Tribute on Nov. 11.
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The Woodlands FAQ
When is The Woodlands Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru 2026?
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., per The Woodlands Township.
Where is the HHW Drive-Thru in The Woodlands?
Sterling Ridge Park & Ride, 8001 McBeth Way, The Woodlands, TX 77382.
Is The Woodlands Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru free?
Yes. The Township describes it as a free, one-day special collection for Township residents.
Do I need ID for The Woodlands HHW event?
Yes. A driver’s license or utility bill is required to verify Woodlands Township residency.
