Collection Update
Recycling and yard waste collections are experiencing delays. Please continue to leave your recycling bin and yard waste at the curb, while crews work to complete their routes.
Debris Removal Operation Summary
Welcome to the public update site for Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts. Storm debris collection has been completed, and we have resumed regularly scheduled heavy trash collection. Below, you'll find an interactive map displaying completed heavy trash pickup zones. Use the magnifying glass icon in the upper right-hand corner of the map to enter your address and find your neighborhood's collection zone.
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
82
CYD Collected Yesterday
0
Veg
Total Loads Collected
61,946
Project to Date
Cumulative Veg Cyd
3,028,715
Project to Date
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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.
Need Assistance?
Contact 3-1-1 or submit a service request through online for issues such as missed
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Department News
September 20, 2024
Completion of Second Pass for Hurricane Beryl Debris Collection
City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will complete its second pass collection of storm debris, marking a crucial milestone in the city's recovery following Hurricane Beryl.
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.
