NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Houston 

Larius Hassen, Director
Solid Waste Management Dept.

John Whitmire, Mayor
City of Houston

Solid Waste Management Modifies Collection Schedules Due to Arctic Front and Extreme Cold January 24 to 27, 2026

 

HOUSTON — An Arctic front is forecast to move through the Houston area this weekend, with extreme cold conditions expected. In anticipation of potential hazardous weather conditions, the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department is modifying operations to prioritize the safety of residents and employees.

All residential solid waste collection services scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026, will be suspended. In addition, all Solid Waste Management facilities will be closed, including Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, and administrative offices.

The department will continue to assess weather and road conditions throughout Monday. An update regarding solid waste collection services for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will be provided once conditions are evaluated.

All affected collection services will be pushed back by one day. Residents whose scheduled collection falls on a suspended service day should place materials out on the next regularly scheduled collection day.

Saturday, January 24, 2026
All Neighborhood Depositories and Recycling drop-off centers will be closed.

Monday, January 26, 2026
Weather Event: All residential collection services are suspended. All Solid Waste Management facilities and offices are closed.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Service status will be determined following an assessment of weather and operational conditions on Monday.

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