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Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository
Transfer stationPublicly ownedResidents only✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026Houston, Harris County, Texas
- Hours
- Wed–Sun; closed Mon, Tue and city holidays; Hours shift with daylight saving time (about 9am–6pm in winter, 10am–7pm in summer); Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing; call 311 to confirm
- Fees
- Free for City of Houston residents
- Payment
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- Accepts
- Junk waste and furniture, Tree waste and limbs, Large appliances, Mattresses, Recyclables (paper, cardboard, cans, glass, plastics), Up to 5 tires per month per household
Not accepted: Household garbage, Large amounts of building materials, Loads from commercial haulers or business/rented commercial vehicles - Who can use it
- City of Houston residents only. Bring a Texas driver's license or ID plus a current water/utility bill or city property tax receipt. Up to 4 visits a month.
- Phone
- 311 (713-837-0311)
- Address
- 14400 Sommermeyer, Houston, TX 77041
Checked against official sources on Nov 1, 2026: source 1, source 2, source 3. Rules change — call before you haul a load.
About this transfer station
Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository is a publicly owned transfer station in Houston, Harris County, Texas. It is owned by City of Houston. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. City of Houston residents only. Bring a Texas driver's license or ID plus a current water/utility bill or city property tax receipt. Up to 4 visits a month.
Materials accepted
Accepted
- Junk waste and furniture
- Tree waste and limbs
- Large appliances
- Mattresses
- Recyclables (paper, cardboard, cans, glass, plastics)
- Up to 5 tires per month per household
Not accepted
- Household garbage
- Large amounts of building materials
- Loads from commercial haulers or business/rented commercial vehicles
Good to know
- Trailers over 16 feet long or 4 feet high are not allowed.
- Separate your recyclables by material before you arrive.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository?
As listed by the operator (checked Nov 1, 2026): Wed–Sun; closed Mon, Tue and city holidays; Hours shift with daylight saving time (about 9am–6pm in winter, 10am–7pm in summer); Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing; call 311 to confirm. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository?
Free for City of Houston residents
Can I use Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository if I don't live in Harris County?
City of Houston residents only. Bring a Texas driver's license or ID plus a current water/utility bill or city property tax receipt. Up to 4 visits a month.
What is the closest other dump to Sommermeyer Neighborhood Depository?
The nearest other facility in our directory is North Main Neighborhood Depository (transfer station), about 8.5 miles away in Harris County, TX.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Neighborhood Depository Harris County, TX | Transfer station | 8.5 mi |
| Southwest Neighborhood Depository Harris County, TX | Transfer station | 13.4 mi |
| Whispering Pines LF Harris County, TX | Landfill | 16.4 mi |
| McCarty Road LF Harris County, TX | Landfill | 17.8 mi |
| Sunbeam Neighborhood Depository Harris County, TX | Transfer station | 18.1 mi |
| Central Street Neighborhood Depository Harris County, TX | Transfer station | 19.2 mi |