Bulk Waste Collection Update
Our collection crews are running behind schedule due to higher-than-expected volumes of bulk waste. Currently, crews are collecting bulk waste scheduled for the fourth week of November. Residents scheduled for collection during the first week of December can expect service to begin on December 16.
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Department News
October 8, 2024
4th Annual Pumpkin Compost Drop-Off
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.
October 31, 2024
Neighborhood Depository Hours Change
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will change the hours of operation for its six (6) Neighborhood Depositories to 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., to adjust with the end of Daylight Saving Time.
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.
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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 zone1st 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