Montgomery County, TX Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- County Stations
- Pruitt Rd & Splendora
- Conroe
- Scheduled curbside bulk
- Woodlands
- Waste Management bulk days
- Appliances
- Refrigerant removed (EPA §608)
- Illegal Dumping
- TX §365.012: up to felony
Summary
Montgomery County operates Environmental Services transfer stations in Conroe and Splendora for resident bulk disposal. Private haulers offer bulk pickup in Conroe and The Woodlands. Illegal bulk dumping prosecuted under TX §365.012.
An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor if: (1) the litter or other solid waste to which the offense applies weighs 500 pounds or more but less than 1,000 pounds or has a volume of 100 cubic feet or more but less than 200 cubic feet; or (2) the litter or other solid waste is disposed for a commercial purpose and weighs more than five pounds but less than 200 pounds or has a volume of more than five gallons but less than 200 cubic feet. ... An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the litter or solid waste to which the offense applies: (1) weighs 1,000 pounds or more or has a volume of 200 cubic feet or more ...
Full Breakdown
Montgomery County Environmental Services operates two citizens' collection stations, one at 1122 Pruitt Rd (near The Woodlands) and one in Splendora, accepting household bulk items, white goods, yard waste, and recyclables from county residents with proof of residency. Hazardous household waste (paint, batteries, pesticides) accepted at scheduled HHW events. TCEQ regulates solid waste under 30 TAC Ch. 330. Conroe provides curbside bulk pickup through its contracted hauler on scheduled dates under Code Ch. 66, furniture, mattresses, appliances with refrigerant removed. The Woodlands Waste Management contract includes bulk pickup on specific calendar days. Construction debris requires separate dumpster rental or disposal at Montgomery County Landfill. Illegal dumping of bulk items on unincorporated roads, ditches, or vacant lots is a Class C misdemeanor to state jail felony under TX Health & Safety Code §365.012.
Violations & Fines
Illegal dumping under TX §365.012: $500 Class C for <5 lbs, Class B misdemeanor for 5-500 lbs, Class A misdemeanor for 500-1000 lbs, state jail felony over 1000 lbs or hazardous. Conroe bulk rule violations: $50-$500.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I take bulk items in unincorporated Montgomery County?
Can I leave a mattress on the side of a county road?
Sources & Official References
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