NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Houston
Mark Wilfalk, Director
Solid Waste Management Dept.
John Whitmire, Mayor
City of Houston
Solid Waste Management Department (SWM) Announces
Collection and Facility Schedule Interruptions
Due to
Tropical Storm Beryl
HOUSTON – July 7, 2024: The City of Houston's Solid Waste Management Department (SWM) announces service interruptions for Monday, July 8, 2024. Due to Tropical Storm Beryl’s expected high winds and rain across the City, SWM will suspend all services, including storm debris operations, garbage, recycling, yard and tree waste collections.
Residents are advised to secure their garbage and recycling containers. For additional information, download the HTX Collects mobile application or contact the 3-1-1 call center. Residents can also use the 3-1-1 online portal at houstontx.gov/311 to report any storm-related concerns. Please see the collection schedule changes below:
Monday, July 8, 2024
NO COLLECTION SERVICES.
All solid waste facilities and administrative offices will be closed. Additionally, all second-pass storm debris collection operations will be interrupted.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Monday’s garbage, recycling, yard, and tree waste will be collected. Second-pass storm debris collections will resume.
Additionally, SWM will be conducting city-wide damage assessments from Tropical Storm Beryl.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
SWMD will collect Tuesday’s garbage, recycling, yard, and tree waste.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
All SWM collection services will resume the regular collection schedule. Due to high volumes of tree waste, expect additional delays for the remainder of the week.
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ABOUT HOUSTON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides the city with integrated municipal waste management services designed to support environmental health, sustainability, and economic development in all communities throughout Houston.
For more information about SWMD and our services, visit us at www.houstonsolidwaste.org, “LIKE” us on Facebook at @houstonsolidwaste, follow us on X @HoustonTrash. Download our app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to Never Miss an Update again! Call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.
