Solid Waste Management Department

Updated Single Stream Recycling Collection Schedule

NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

City of Houston 

 
Harry J. Hayes, Director
For more information, please contact:
City of Houston Solid Waste Management
Sylvester Turner, Mayor

Irma Reyes, Public Information Officer
(832) 393-0475 office 
irma.reyes@houstontx.gov 

Tyra Wilkins
(832) 393-0448 office
tyra.wilkins@houstontx.gov 

   

HOUSTON - As our crews work diligently to service your area we thank you for your patience.
Currently (as of 1/03/19) our heavy trash crews are working on the following routes:

North Operations: 3rd Monday Routes
Southeast Operations: 3rd Friday Routes
Southwest Operations:  4th Monday Routes

** Due to our busy holiday season and higher volumes at the curb, we've fallen a bit behind the posted recycling collections schedule. All available automated service crews are working diligently to ensure collection of your garbage (black can).

We anticipated minor delays due to the holidays, but as a result of some nagging equipment issues we have been additionally challenged. City Council recently approved the purchase of 69 new pieces of equipment which will arrive during the summer. Customers should monitor social media outlets and the 3-1-1 customer service center to receive regular status updates.

We thank you for your patience as we move beyond these issues. If you desire, you may utilize one of the six (6) neighborhood depositories closest to your home.

Sunday, December 30, 2018
Monday’s and Tuesday’s B-Week Curbside Recycling pickup. The Neighborhood Depositories open, Westpark and The Reuse Warehouse closed.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019
City Holiday – No Services

Saturday, January 5, 2019
Thursday’s and Friday’s B-Week Curbside Recycling pickup. The Neighborhood Depositories, Westpark and The Reuse Warehouse open.

Sunday, January 6, 2019
Monday’s and Tuesday’s A-Week Curbside Recycling pickup. The Neighborhood Depositories open, Westpark and The Reuse Warehouse closed.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Thursday’s and Friday’s B-Week Curbside Recycling pickup. The Neighborhood Depositories, Westpark and The Reuse Warehouse open.

 

For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/houstonsolidwaste, follow us on Twitter @houstontrash, or call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.

ABOUT HOUSTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.