01/16/2022
Monday, January 17th will be a normal collection day. No Interruption in collection services. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
Monday, January 17th will be a normal collection day. No Interruption in collection services. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
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The Solid Waste Management Department provides solid waste services to Houston residents through the collection, disposal, and recycling of discarded material in a manner that is safe, efficient, environmentally sound and cost-effective.
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is a department of the City of Houston. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the SWMD on the listed topics. Following or “friending” persons or organizations is not an endorsement by the City and is only intended as a means of communication. All content of this site and all comments submitted to this pag
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is a department of the City of Houston. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the SWMD on the listed topics. Following or “friending” persons or organizations is not an endorsement by the City and is only intended as a means of communication. All content of this site and all comments submitted to this pag
Operating as usual
01/15/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 15, 2022
Those who receive 3rd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 15 de enero de 2022
Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 3ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 15, 2022
Those who receive 3rd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 15 de enero de 2022
Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 3ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
01/15/2022
Recycling Operations: Jan 14, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 14 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
Recycling Operations: Jan 14, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 14 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
01/14/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 14, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Those who receive 3rd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 14 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de recolección de árboles de 2ª semana. Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 3ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 14, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Those who receive 3rd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 14 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de recolección de árboles de 2ª semana. Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 3ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
01/14/2022
Recycling Operations: Jan 13, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 13 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
Recycling Operations: Jan 13, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 13 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
01/13/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 13, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 13 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 13, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 13 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
01/12/2022
There will be NO INTERRUPTION IN COLLECTION SERVICE on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. All garbage, tree waste and recycling will be on their regular schedule. All drop-off facilities and administrative offices will be closed. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
There will be NO INTERRUPTION IN COLLECTION SERVICE on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. All garbage, tree waste and recycling will be on their regular schedule. All drop-off facilities and administrative offices will be closed. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
01/12/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 12, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 12 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 12, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 12 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
01/12/2022
Recycling Operations: Jan 11, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 11 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
Recycling Operations: Jan 11, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 11 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
01/11/2022
#SWMD crews are working diligently to remove the residential storm debris after last weekend's tornado activity. We encourage residents in the affected areas to report any storm debris to 3-1-1.
If you see our crew members; give a friendly wave as they work to clear the storm debris from the curb.
01/11/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 11, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 11 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 11, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 11 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
01/11/2022
Recycling Operations UPDATE: Jan 10, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Recycling Operations UPDATE: Jan 10, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
01/10/2022
The Solid Waste Management Department will collect tornado storm debris from Kingwood and Spring Branch neighborhoods. Crews will begin collection in these areas, as early as Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Residents in the affected areas are asked to report their storm debris to 3-1-1 as well as separate piles when placing debris at the curb.
Click the link for more information on how to properly separate piles.
https://bit.ly/3K0sGE6
The Solid Waste Management Department will collect tornado storm debris from Kingwood and Spring Branch neighborhoods. Crews will begin collection in these areas, as early as Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Residents in the affected areas are asked to report their storm debris to 3-1-1 as well as separate piles when placing debris at the curb.
Click the link for more information on how to properly separate piles.
https://bit.ly/3K0sGE6
01/10/2022
Tree Waste Operation: Jan 10, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 10 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, de dejar sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operation: Jan 10, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 10 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, de dejar sus despojos en la acera.
01/10/2022
Leave your recycling loose and free! Never place bagged recyclables inside your recycling cart. If you collect your recyclables in a plastic bag, remove them from the bag before placing them in your bin. Return plastic bags to retail stores only.
Leave your recycling loose and free! Never place bagged recyclables inside your recycling cart. If you collect your recyclables in a plastic bag, remove them from the bag before placing them in your bin. Return plastic bags to retail stores only.
01/08/2022
As a professional truck driver with the City of Houston, you will provide solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal, recycling of discarded material. We rely on you to keep the city clean and green.
Requirements:
Class A or Class B
CDL Licensed Drivers
$3,000 Signing Incentive Pay
To learn more visit: http://bit.ly/390zkaF
As a professional truck driver with the City of Houston, you will provide solid waste services to the citizens of Houston through the collection, disposal, recycling of discarded material. We rely on you to keep the city clean and green.
Requirements:
Class A or Class B
CDL Licensed Drivers
$3,000 Signing Incentive Pay
To learn more visit: http://bit.ly/390zkaF
01/08/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 8, 2022
Those who receive 2nd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 8 de enero de 2022
Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 2ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 8, 2022
Those who receive 2nd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 8 de enero de 2022
Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 2ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
01/07/2022
Recycle REAL/non-artificial trees only from December 26 to January 31. Trees must be cleaned of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wire, string, and other decorations before drop-off. Residents can recycle their trees by dropping them off at one of twenty-four (24) free drop-off recycling sites located throughout Houston. https://bit.ly/3qj07sB
Recycle REAL/non-artificial trees only from December 26 to January 31. Trees must be cleaned of wooden stands, watering bowls, ornaments, lights, wire, string, and other decorations before drop-off. Residents can recycle their trees by dropping them off at one of twenty-four (24) free drop-off recycling sites located throughout Houston. https://bit.ly/3qj07sB
01/07/2022
Residents can recycle their trees by dropping them off at one of twenty-four (24) free drop-off recycling sites located throughout Houston. The program runs from December 26, 2021 to January 31, 2022. https://bit.ly/3qj07sB
01/07/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 7, 2022
Crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Those who receive 2nd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 7 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de recolección de árboles de 1ª semana. Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 2ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 7, 2022
Crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Those who receive 2nd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 7 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de recolección de árboles de 1ª semana. Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 2ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
01/07/2022
Recycling Operations: Jan 6, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-B. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Recycling Operations: Jan 6, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-B. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
01/06/2022
Annual Holiday Tree Mulching
31st Annual Christmas Tree Recycling/Mulching event
Residents can recycle their trees by dropping them off at one of twenty-four (24) free drop-off recycling sites located throughout Houston. The program runs from December 26, 2021 to January 31, 2022. https://bit.ly/3qj07sB
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01/06/2022
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 6, 2022
Crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 6, 2022
Crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
01/05/2022
Tree Waste Operations UPDATE: Jan 5, 2022
Crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Tree Waste Operations UPDATE: Jan 5, 2022
Crews are working to complete 1st week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
01/05/2022
Recycling Operations: Jan 4, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-B. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Recycling Operations: Jan 4, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-B. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
01/04/2022
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tree Waste UPDATE: January 4, 2021
Residents who receive 1st week Tree Waste collections are asked to leave their debris at the curb. All Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers and administrative offices will resume normal operating hours.
https://bit.ly/31Yqyff
A new Solid Waste collection schedule will be implemented in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Starting on Thursday, December 23rd, curbside recycling services will be affected by the schedule below.
01/03/2022
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City Holiday, Jan 3, 2022
All trash, curbside recycling, yard waste and tree waste will resume as scheduled. All Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers and administrative offices will be closed.
A new Solid Waste collection schedule will be implemented in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Starting on Thursday, December 23rd, curbside recycling services will be affected by the schedule below.
01/03/2022
City Holiday, Jan 3, 2022 All trash, curbside recycling, yard waste and tree waste will resume as scheduled. All Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers and administrative offices will be closed.
https://bit.ly/31Yqyff
City Holiday, Jan 3, 2022 All trash, curbside recycling, yard waste and tree waste will resume as scheduled. All Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers and administrative offices will be closed.
https://bit.ly/31Yqyff
01/02/2022
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Reminder: Jan 3, 2022 is a City Holiday
All trash, curbside recycling, yard waste and tree waste will resume as scheduled. All Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers and administrative offices will be closed.
A new Solid Waste collection schedule will be implemented in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Starting on Thursday, December 23rd, curbside recycling services will be affected by the schedule below.
01/02/2022
JANUARY marks the START of TREE Waste Collection month. If your collection day is the 1st week of January. Please place your debris at the curb. Please Note: All Neighborhood Depositories will be open today.
JANUARY marks the START of TREE Waste Collection month. If your collection day is the 1st week of January. Please place your debris at the curb. Please Note: All Neighborhood Depositories will be open today.
01/01/2022
JANUARY marks the START of TREE Waste Collection month. If your collection day is the 1st week of January, please place your debris at the curb.
JANUARY marks the START of TREE Waste Collection month. If your collection day is the 1st week of January, please place your debris at the curb.
01/01/2022
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, January 1, 2022 (New Year’s Day)
CITY HOLIDAY: No Collections on New Year’s Day. All Solid Waste facilities are closed.
A new Solid Waste collection schedule will be implemented in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Starting on Thursday, December 23rd, curbside recycling services will be affected by the schedule below.
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HTX Collects Collection Schedules
District J Jobs Fair - Aug 21
HTX Collects - Personalized Schedules
HOUSTON, we have an APP!
SWMD Employee Appreciation Day
Place your black garbage cans at the curb!
No ensucies a Houston
La manera adecuada de desechar el PPE ayudará a prevenir la propagación del COVID-19 y mantendrá las calles de Houston limpias, saludables y seguras. #COVID19 #BetterTogether #ProtectTheH
Don't Litter Houston
Proper disposal of PPE will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep Houston streets clean, healthy and safe. #COVID19 #BetterTogether #ProtectTheH
SAVE the Drain!
SAVE the drain for the Rain! Don’t block ditches and drains with junk waste or other trash/litter. A free-flowing drainage system minimizes the chances of your home flooding.
SWMD - Happy 4th of July
Holiday Update - All residential customers There will be NO SERVICE INTERRUPTION due to the 4th of July holiday observed on Friday, July 3, 2020. Continue to place your garbage and recyclables out on your normal collection day. Please note on Saturday, July 4, 2020 ALL drop-off facilities will be CLOSED. Have a safe 4th of July! Enjoy the weekend! https://bit.ly/3dQJMDk
THIS TRUCK RECYCLES
THIS TRUCK RECYCLES ♻️ That's right; our Blue Solid Waste trucks are interchangeable (when properly emptied of any trash) to assist in picking up single-stream recycling! Don't be alarmed! If you see the sign; that truck is assigned! Assigned to the keeping Houston Clean and Green!
Recycling 101
April 22 is the 50th Earth Day! Check out this Recycling 101 video from the Recycling Partnership to help get you started with the recycling basics. Remember bottles, jars, cans and tubs should be clean, dry, and empty before placing in your cart! Thank you and happy Earth Day! #EarthDay #EarthDay2020 #Recycling #RecyclingMatters
Recycle Right - Good to Know
Please do not place PPE (masks, gloves, wipes, etc) in your recycling bin. Not only are they not recyclable, but they also put our hard-working crews at risk! Please properly bag them in the trash instead.
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Working for a cleaner, greener Houston
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) is a department of the City of Houston, www.houstontx.gov. This site is intended to serve as a mechanism for communication between the public and the SWMD on the listed topics. Following or “friending” persons or organizations is not an endorsement by the City and is only intended as a means of communication. All content of this site and all comments submitted to this page and its list of fans are public and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. Public information requests must be directed to the SWMD’s Public Information Officer.
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Monday, January 17th will be a normal collection day. No Interruption in collection services. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 15, 2022
Those who receive 3rd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 15 de enero de 2022
Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 3ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
Recycling Operations: Jan 14, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 14 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
There will be NO INTERRUPTION IN COLLECTION SERVICE on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. All garbage, tree waste and recycling will be on their regular schedule. All drop-off facilities and administrative offices will be closed. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 14, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Those who receive 3rd Week Tree Waste collections, should place your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de recolección de árboles: 14 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de recolección de árboles de 2ª semana. Aquellos que reciben recolecciones de árboles de la 3ª semana, deben colocar sus despojos en la acera.
Recycling Operations: Jan 13, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 13 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 13, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 13 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
There will be NO INTERRUPTION IN COLLECTION SERVICE on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. All garbage, tree waste and recycling will be on their regular schedule. All drop-off facilities and administrative offices will be closed. https://bit.ly/3EUXTow
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 12, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 12 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.
Recycling Operations: Jan 11, 2022
Recycling services are delayed for Week-A. We're working to complete these routes. Please leave your container at the curb.
Actualizaciones de Operaciones de Reciclaje: 11 de enero de 2022
Los servicios de reciclaje esta atrasados para la Semana-A. Estamos trabajando para completar estas rutas. Por favor, deje su contenedor en la acera.
#SWMD crews are working diligently to remove the residential storm debris after last weekend's tornado activity. We encourage residents in the affected areas to report any storm debris to 3-1-1.
If you see our crew members; give a friendly wave as they work to clear the storm debris from the curb.
Tree Waste Operations: Jan 11, 2022
Crews are working to complete 2nd week Tree Waste routes. Please leave your debris at the curb.
Operaciones de residuos de árboles: 11 de enero de 2022
Nuestros equipos están trabajando para completar las rutas de 2ª semana de recolección de árboles. Por favor, deje sus despojos en la acera.