Service Updates
As our crews work to get caught up on heavy trash collections, starting on Monday, 3/10, there will be a transition from all-inclusive heavy trash removal to normal tree waste only pick up. Please see the link to the guidelines.
If you have extra waste, outside of the guidelines, please consider using one of our convenient drop-off locations.
Daylight Saving Time
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY, March 9, 2025, all Neighborhood Depository hours of operation have been updated due to the start of Daylight Saving Time.
HOURS:
Tuesday- Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed on Monday
Week of March 10th- March 15th
- Garbage collection is on schedule.
- Recycling collection may be up to two days late throughout the city. Please set out your recycling on your scheduled date/time to avoid a missed pick-up.
- Heavy Trash collection in the southeast quadrant will begin its third-week collection on Monday, while collection in the southwest quadrant will begin its fourth-week collection on Monday. Heavy trash collection for the northeast quadrant will begin first-week MARCH collection on Monday. February bulk waste heavy trash is being completed, and tree waste collection for March has started. Please note that March heavy trash pickup will only include tree waste.
- Yard waste services are delayed.
Heavy Trash Progress Map
Welcome to the public update site for heavy trash collection. This interactive map provides near real-time updates on our collection progress, showing where crews have been and where they will be next. Use the magnifying glass icon in the double arrows at the upper right corner of the map to enter your address, then click the map at your address location to check the collection status.
Completed Routes
Routes in Progress
Routes Scheduled (1-3 Days)
The search tool is at the top right of the map under the double down arrows. Start typing an address to see suggestions, then select one to zoom in and place a pin on the map.
Find Your Schedule
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.
Department News
February 2025
Student Truck Art Contest - Save the Bayou
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department invites students to participate in the 3rd Annual Truck Art Contest by submitting their artwork.
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.
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.
