HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES DROP-OFF SITES

September 20, 2008 -- The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is now accepting household batteries (such as AA, AAA, C, and D etc.) at its four neighborhood depositories (see below) as well as the following recycling drop-off sites:

• Westpark Recycling Center ... 5800 Westpark ... (Mon-Sat. 8-5pm)
• Center Street Drop-off Site ... 3602 Center Street ... (open 24/7)
• Ellington Field Drop-off Site ... Highway 3 @ Dixie Farm Road ... (open 24/7)

STORM DEBRIS DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

SWMD has opened its neighborhood depositories 7 days a week to accommodate small amounts of storm debris from Houston residents.  One pickup truck load or less will be accepted. Hours of operations will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations are:

• NORTHEAST AREA ... 5565 Kirkpatrick ... 713-675-3208 ... (Key Map 455N)
• NORTHWEST AREA ... 6023 Windfern ... 713-895- 1003 ... (Key Map 410W)
• SOUTHEAST AREA ... 2240 Central St. ... 713-837-0311 ... (Key Map 535C)
• SOUTH AREA ... 5100 Sunbeam ... 713-738-1936 ... (Key Map 474A)

The following recyclables are also accepted at Neighborhood Depositories:

• Newspapers, magazines, office paper
• Glass food & beverage bottles and jars
• Plastic bottles and jugs (#1-5 and #7)
• Aluminum and tin food cans
• Cardboard boxes (must be broken down with packing materials removed)