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Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)

NEWS RELEASE

City of Houston

Harry J. Hayes, Director Annise D. Parker, Mayor

For Immediate Release October 31, 2012

For more information, please contact:

For Immediate Release

For information, please contact:
Sandra Jackson (713) 837-9152 office; email sandra.jackson2@houstontx.gov

Veteran’s Day Holiday

Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)

November 12, 2012 (Observed)

Sunday, November 11, 2012 (Veteran’s Day)
Regular SWMD facilities operating schedule today.

Monday, November 12, 2012 (Veteran’s Day Observed)
No Collection Services Today. SWMD Facilities Closed. Neighborhood Depositories, Westpark Recycling Center and the Reuse Warehouse Closed.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Monday’s Garbage, Curbside Recycling, Yard Waste, 2nd Monday and 2nd Tuesday’s Tree Waste Collected Today. Neighborhood Depositories closed. Westpark Recycling Center and the Reuse Warehouse Re-open.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Tuesday’s Garbage, Curbside Recycling, Yard Waste and 2nd Wednesday’s Tree Waste Collected Today. Neighborhood Depositories Re-open.

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Resume SWMD normal schedule today.

Residents may check online at www.houstonsolidwaste.org for the 2012 Holiday Collection Schedule or may call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Hotline for more information.

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The Solid Waste Management Department provides solid waste service to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.

Solid Waste Management Department Public Information Office
611 Walker, 12th floor, Houston, TX***713-837-9164****www.houstonsolidwaste.org