HOUSTON — Curbside recycling of bottles and jars made from clear, green and brown glass has returned for residents in the City of Houston.
Mayor Sylvester Turner made the announcement Thursday after a two-year disruption of service.
The city made a deal with a new recycling contractor, Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas, which built a new recycling facility in northeast Houston.
The FCC facility opened in March and has a 145,000 ton per year capacity, which is more than double the current needs of Houston, according to city leaders.
The mayor added that the facility will provide job opportunities for “second chance” and homeless residents.
For non-curbside customers, glass continues to be accepted at the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Centers listed below.
Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers Locations
North - 9003 N Main 77022
Northwest - 14400 Sommermeyer 77041
Northeast - 5565 Kirkpatrick 77028
Southeast - 2240 Central Street 77017
South - 5100 Sunbeam 77033
Southwest - 10785 SW Freeway 77074
Neighborhood Recycling Drop-Off Locations
Westpark – 5900 Westpark
Ellington Airport/Clear Lake – 246 Loop Rd
Kingwood – 3210 West Lake Houston Parkway