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Solid Waste Pickup TruckWe’re stopping by on a new day!

In continuing efforts to improve service and maximize taxpayer dollars, we have re-routed your area for Automated Garbage Collection and Yard Trimmings Collection.

The purpose of the re-route is to balance routes for more efficient and speedy service.  Read more ... 



Automated Recycling Pilot ProgramAutomated Recycling Pilot Program
With the automated carts, residents will find it convenient to store more recyclables in one container.  Read More...
  SWD LogoSolid Waste Management Performance Results for Fiscal Year 2009 (.pdf)

Household Hazardous Waste GraphicHousehold Hazardous Waste
Some jobs around the home may require the use of products containing hazardous components. Such products include certain paints, stains ... Read More

 
Truck ImageSolid Waste Management Department Preparing to Expand Automated Recycling Pilot Program ... read more
     

Emissions GraphicIs your car or truck 10 years old or older?  Has it failed an emissions test? 

Drive clean...  Read More ...

 
Compost in Hand GraphicComposting
Recycling organic waste produced in our consumption of goods is the process we call composting. By Composting ... read more
     
  Digital TV GraphicDigital Conversion is upon us, are you going to be left with a blank screen? Read More...
     
"Revisiting Recycling" Article in Houston Chronicle (07.20.2008) ... "Sustainable Growth   Neighborhood Depositories GraphicNeighborhood Depositories
Residents who wish to discard heavy trash before their scheduled once-per-month pickup may use one of four neighborhood ... Read More ...
     
Glass Recycling May Return to Houston   "Sustainable Growth Committee" Meeting Video (April 24, 2008)
     
TV Converter Box Coupon Program (.pdf)   Recycling Pickup Dates for 2008 - 2009 Now Online
     
    For information about DTV and to request a DTV converter box voucher, go to www.dtv.gov

Dear Solid Waste Customer,

I want to remind you that the city’s Heavy Trash program has been revamped and the Tree Waste program is now in effect.  This new method of collecting your large waste comes with the benefits of diverting materials that can be recycled from landfills, saving landfill space and your valuable tax dollars.  The Tree/Junk Waste schedule changes each month from Tree Waste to Junk.  Tree Waste months are January, March, May, July, September and November. Junk Waste months are February, April, June, August, October and December.  “Tree Waste” is defined as “clean wood waste such as tree limbs, branches, and stumps (lumber, furniture, and treated wood will NOT be accepted).  “Junk Waste” is defined as items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky material.  Junk Waste may not be placed for collection during a Tree Waste Month.

Please Note: Tree Waste is accepted during Junk Waste Months.  However, to ensure that your Tree Waste is recycled, you may hold your tree waste materials until the next Tree Waste designated month or bring it to a Neighborhood Depository. For the depository nearest you or for more information, log onto www.houstonsolidwaste.org,
or call 3-1-1.

Again, thank you for your continued support on making Houston a cleaner, greener place to live.

Harry J. Hayes, Director
Solid Waste Management Department

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