Can blitz
The City of Houston is launching Can Blitz, a new service that makes it faster and easier for residents to get new or replacement trash cans. Residents can pick up containers at three convenient locations Monday through Friday, with extra hours on select Saturdays. MORE
News Release
Mayor John Whitmire and SWMD unveiled the City’s ongoing investment in modern, reliable equipment today with the addition of 16 new recycling side loaders, one grappler, three rear loaders, and five tractor trailers to the collection fleet. MORE
Service Updates
Service Update: 10-23-2025
- Recycling collections are running on time.
- Garbage collections are running on time.
- Heavy trash is delayed and working on the backlog of service requests.
- Yard waste services are being collected with heavy trash collections.
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.
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 Information
611 Walker, 12th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
