SWMD Green is where you can find information about how the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department is working to make Houston a cleaner, greener place to live.
HOUSTON CELEBRATES GREAT SUCCESS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS
YARD WASTE PROGRAM SAVES CITY $1.5 MILLION
Recycling
The SWMD operates two types of recycling collection services for participating areas of the City of Houston.
- Automated Recycling utilizes a 96-gallon cart rolled to the curb for collection.
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Reuse Warehouse - The City of Houston Building Materials Reuse Warehouse (Reuse Warehouse) accepts donated construction materials from builders, supply companies, remodelers, contractors, and individuals. These materials are made available at no charge for use by any non-profit organization. The Warehouse benefits the community by providing storage space for excess building material that would otherwise be dumped in local landfills. The City of Houston stores the material until it can be used by local organizations.
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Environmental Service Centers (ESC)- The City of Houston is working to make the responsible disposal of household hazardous waste, electronic waste (e-scrap) and other commonly used household items easier.
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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)- Proper disposal of household hazardous waste is essential to a healthy environment. The City of Houston SWMD operates facilities where residents may properly dispose of HHW as well as provide resources and information about proper use of these items.
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When it comes to Yard Trimmings, You have options! Visit each tab for more information
This separate yard trimmings collection service is being offered to all citizens who receive the automated garbage collection service. Yard trimmings make up approximately 30% of the total residential waste stream in Houston. Recycling yard trimmings will save the city in landfill costs and extend the life of landfills.
Grass clippings, small branches, and leaves must not be placed in the automated garbage cans. They must be put compostable bags, not weighing more than 50 pounds, and placed at the curb 3 feet away from the automated container for separate yard trimming collection.
Small branches may be put in bundles as long as each bundle is less than 4 feet in length, 18 inches in diameter, and not weighing more than 50 pounds.
Yard trimmings mixed with paper, plastic or any other type of waste will not be collected.
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