Presidents Day Collection & Facility Schedule
In observance of Presidents Day (Monday, February 16), the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department will adjust curbside pickup and facility operations. Monday customers should set carts out on Tuesday, February 17, and Tuesday customers on Wednesday, February 18. There are no changes for residents with Thursday or Friday service. MORE
New Hours for Neighborhood Depositories and Environmental Service Centers
Effective Sunday, January 4th, 2026, the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) will adjust the days of operation for its six Neighborhood Depositories and Environmental Service Centers. Beginning on Sunday, January 4th, Neighborhood Depositories will now be open Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and closed on Sunday and Monday. Environmental Service Center - South will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and closed Sunday, Monday and Thursday. Environmental Service Center - North will be open the 2nd Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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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.

Drop-Off
Find more information regarding our Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, Environmental Service Center, and the ReUse Warehouse.
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Contact 3-1-1 or submit a service request through online for issues such as missed
collections, roll cart repair, damages, and more.


