May 31, 2024 - Due to inclement weather, all City of Houston storm debris collection operations associated with the May 16, 2024, Derecho storm will be suspended Friday, May 31. Services are scheduled to resume tomorrow, June 1, 2024, at 7 a.m.
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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.
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Department News
May 8, 2024
Changes to Yard Waste Curbside Collection
Houstonians have new options to make yard waste disposal easier and more convenient. Effective immediately, City-approved biodegradable bags bearing the City seal are no longer required. Residents now have the options to use any 100% biodegradable bag (or compostable bag) meeting the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D64 Direc00 or EN 13432 specifications, or a personal container with a lid.
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.
