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Storm Debris Collection Update

The City of Houston’s Department of Solid Waste Management (SWMD) expects to conclude the first pass of collections on Saturday, August 31. MORE

Debris collection progress

Welcome to the public update site for Hurricane Beryl debris removal progress. Trucks are actively working to remove curbside debris. Below you will find an interactive map that displays the hauling progress by assigned zones in corresponding neighborhoods. Use the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner of the map to enter an address and determine the level of storm debris activity occurring in your neighborhood. Zone progress is updated nightly at 8:00 PM.

1st Pass in Progress- Trucks are currently working on their first round of hauling in the zone

1st Pass Complete- Trucks have finished the first round of hauling in the zone

2nd Pass Progress- Trucks are currently working on their second round of hauling in the zone

2nd Pass Complete- Trucks have finished the second round of hauling in the zone

Not conducting operations- Curbside collection operations will be handled by Fort Bend County. For more information, please contact Brian Thompson at 954-240-1110

Purple line indicates the streets our crew has completed.
Zoom in on the map to see the progress in detail.

Tree trimming complete - Please be advised that storm debris contractors will be trimming trees in the public right-of-way throughout the city to mitigate future weather-related damage.

Pile- Collected storm debris location

Full truckloads

Days from Start

69

CYD Collected Yesterday

1,736

Veg

Total Loads Collected

61,447

Project to Date

Cumulative Veg Cyd

3,008,825

Project to Date

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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.