Service Alerts
You no longer need to contact 3-1-1 to report storm debris. Our crews are working hard to collect debris throughout the entire city. We appreciate your patience as we work to provide services to all neighborhoods MORE
Ya no es necesario ponerse en contacto con el 3-1-1 para informar de los escombros de la tormenta. Nuestros equipos están trabajando duro para recoger los escombros en toda la ciudad. Agradecemos su paciencia mientras trabajamos para proporcionar servicios a todos los vecindarios.
Quý vị không còn cần liên lạc với 3-1-1 để báo cáo các mảnh vỡ của bão. Các phi hành đoàn của chúng tôi đang làm việc chăm chỉ để thu dọn các mảnh vỡ trên toàn thành phố. Cảm ơn sự kiên nhẫn của quý vị trong khi chúng tôi làm việc để cung cấp dịch vụ cho tất cả thành phố các khu vực lân cận
Debris collection progress



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Days from Start
34
CYD Collected Yesterday
50,930
Veg
Total Loads Collected
43,930
Project to Date
Cumulative Veg Cyd
2,139,624
Project to Date
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Department services

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
collections, roll cart repair, damages, and more.
Department News

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.