Solid Waste Management

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Houston 

Mark Wilfalk, Director
Solid Waste Management Dept.
John Whitmire, Mayor
City of Houston

Solid Waste Management Department
Collection and Facility Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday

HOUSTON — In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, please see changes to our collection schedule below.

No collection on Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Day)

  • City Holiday: No collection services.
  • All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, and administrative offices, will be closed.
Friday, November 29, 2024
  • Collections: Thursday’s garbage and tree waste will be serviced.
  • All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, and administrative offices, will remain closed.
  • Important: Curbside recycling and yard waste collection scheduled for Thursday and Friday will occur on your next regular collection day.
Saturday, November 30, 2024
  • Collections: Friday’s garbage will be serviced.
  • All facilities, including Neighborhood Depositories and Recycling Centers will reopen.

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ABOUT HOUSTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides the city with integrated municipal waste management services designed to support environmental health, sustainability, and economic development in all communities throughout Houston.

For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook at @houstonsolidwaste, follow us on X @HoustonTrash. Download our app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to Never Miss an Update again! Call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.

What Goes Where?

Enter the item you wish to dispose of into the web tool to find the proper disposal methods and locations, including recycling options and drop-off centers.