Collection UPDATEs
Week of February 17th - 22nd
- Garbage collection is on schedule.
- Recycling collection will be two days late throughout the city.
NORTH: Missed recycling from last Thursday (2/13) and Friday (2/14) will be collected on Monday in the Super Neighborhoods of Central Southwest, Edgebrook Area, and South Belt Ellington. All recycling scheduled for Monday and Tuesday will be collected by Wednesday. - Heavy Trash pickup for the first week of February is currently in progress.
Heavy Trash Progress Map
Welcome to the public update site for heavy trash collection. This interactive map provides near real-time updates on our collection progress, showing where crews have been and where they will be next. Use the magnifying glass icon in the double arrows at the upper right corner of the map to enter your address, then click the map at your address location to check the collection status.
Completed Routes
Routes in Progress
Routes Scheduled (1-3 Days)
The search tool is at the top right of the map under the double down arrows. Start typing an address to see suggestions, then select one to zoom in and place a pin on the map.
Find Your Schedule
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.
Department News

February 2025
Student Truck Art Contest - Save the Bayou
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department invites students to participate in the 3rd Annual Truck Art Contest by submitting their artwork.

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?
Contact 3-1-1 or submit a service request through online for issues such as missed
collections, roll cart repair, damages, and more.