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Service Alerts

Due to inclement weather, storm debris collection has been suspended today, Thursday, July 25. The high volume of curbside debris has caused delays in our heavy trash pickup schedule. We appreciate your patience as we work to provide services to all neighborhoods. MORE

Alertas De Servicio

Debido al mal tiempo de hoy jueves, 25 de julio de 2024, el recogido de escombros de tormenta ha sido suspendido por el resto del día. Los altos volúmenes de escombros han causado atrasos en el recogido de basura pesada. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras brindamos servicio a todos los residentes.

Debris collection progress

Welcome to the public site for the storm debris collections progress map. Trucks are actively working to remove debris from curbside and public rights-of-way. Below, you will find a map displaying the hauling progress by collection zone. Use the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner of the map to search for an address. Zone progress is updated nightly at 8:00 PM.

1st Pass in Progress- Hauling trucks are currently working on their first round of hauling in the zone (yellow)
1st Pass Complete- Hauling trucks have finished the first round of hauling in the zone (green)
Remaining- Hauling trucks have not started (gray)

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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.

Additional Services

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About the Department

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collections, roll cart repair, damages, and more.

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.