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

Service Alert 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.

Find Your Schedule

Find your schedule, set notifications and learn how to properly dispose of waste.

Department services

Garbage
Curbside Garbage & Yard waste

Learn more about residential garbage and yard waste pickup and your collection day.

Recycling
Curbside Recycling

Learn more about residential recycling pickup, your collection day and what items are recyclable.

Tree and Heavy Waste
Bulk Waste / Tree Waste

Learn more about bulk waste trash and tree waste curbside pickup.

Drop-off
Drop-Off

Find more information regarding our Neighborhood Depositories, Recycling Centers, Environmental Service Center, and the ReUse Warehouse.

Services
Additional Services

Find more information regarding business recycling and dumpster permitting.

About
About the Department

Learn more about the Solid Waste Management Department, team and mission.