Department of Neighborhoods

Press Release

HOUSTON ANNOUNCES MORATORIUM ON HEAVY TRASH CODE ENFORCEMENT IN AFTERMATH OF WINTER STORM
Heavy trash code enforcement suspended February 23 to March 12, 2021
No citations will be issued during this time

February 23, 2021 -- Due to widespread damage to many homes during last week’s winter storm, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) Inspections and Public Service (IPS) division will suspend heavy trash code enforcement, effective immediately through Friday, March 12, 2021, to allow residents adequate time to clear debris from their properties.

The department will resume heavy trash code enforcement on March 15, 2021.

For information about heavy trash codes and guidelines, visit www.houstonsolidwaste.org and www.houstontx.gov/ips/avoid_common_violations.html.

For questions about notices and citations issued by DON, call the IPS Call Center at 832-394-0600.