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Holiday collection schedule and facility closings

In observance of the City of Houston's approved holiday on Monday, January 20, 2025, collection services will be adjusted during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. Residents are encouraged to check back for any further adjustments due to potential winter weather updates. >>MORE

Collection Update

Recycling: Due to prioritization of garbage, Monday and Tuesday service days will be collected by end of day Wednesday and Thursday and Friday service days will be collected by end of day Saturday.

Heavy Trash - The City of Houston has initiated a citywide effort to remove heavy trash and debris in response to increased participation in the collection program.
Reminder: Please remind residents that we can only collect a maximum of 8 cubic yards/home. Additionally, code enforcement officers will be monitoring neighborhoods that are setting out debris that is over the limit and issuing citations for violations.

Yard Waste and Tree Waste: Yard waste and tree waste crews have been diverted to supplement recycling and heavy trash operations. For the remainder of this month, the Department's heavy tree waste and yard waste will be temporarily paused.
In addition, if your hire a contractor to cut down trees, or mow your lawn, all waste created must be hauled away by the contractor, per ordinance. Residents can also use any of the six neighborhood drop-off locations to dispose of their debris.

Find Your Schedule

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Department services

Curbside Garbage & Yard waste

Learn more about residential garbage and yard waste pickup and your collection day.

Curbside Recycling

Learn more about residential recycling pickup, your collection day and what items are recyclable.

Bulk Waste / Tree Waste

Learn more about bulk waste trash (even month) and tree waste (odd month) curbside pickup.

Drop-Off

Find more information regarding our Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, Environmental Service Center, and the ReUse Warehouse.

Additional Services

Find more information regarding business recycling and dumpster permitting.

About the Department

Learn more about the Solid Waste Management Department, team and mission.

Department News

December 2024

Schedule for the Christmas and New Year Holiday

Collection services will run on an adjusted schedule due to the Christmas and New Year holidays. Residents are encouraged to review the updated schedule for more details.

December 20, 2024

Christmas Tree Recycling

Recycle your live Christmas tree and help make the holiday season greener. By participating in this program, you can reduce landfill waste and support the creation of valuable mulch and landscaping materials for our community. Find a location near to you.

April 16, 2024

Expansion Of The All-Plastics Program

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD), in partnership with Cyclyx, ExxonMobil, and LyondellBasell, is excited to announce the expansion of the All-Plastics acceptance program at all six Neighborhood Depositories drop-off centers starting on April 16, 2024.

Need Assistance?

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collections, roll cart repair, damages, and more.

Debris Removal Operation Summary

Welcome to the public update site for Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. Storm debris collection has been completed, and we have resumed regularly scheduled heavy trash collection. Below, you'll find an interactive map displaying completed heavy trash pickup zones. Use the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner of the map to enter your address and find your neighborhood's collection zone.

1st Pass in Progress- Trucks are currently working on their first round of hauling in the zone

1st Pass Complete- Trucks have finished the first round of hauling in the zone

2nd Pass Progress- Trucks are currently working on their second round of hauling in the zone

2nd Pass Complete- Trucks have finished the second round of hauling in the zone

Not conducting operations- Curbside collection operations will be handled by Fort Bend County. For more information, please contact Brian Thompson at 954-240-1110

Purple line indicates the streets our crew has completed.
Zoom in on the map to see the progress in detail.

Tree trimming complete - Please be advised that storm debris contractors will be trimming trees in the public right-of-way throughout the city to mitigate future weather-related damage.