Larius Hassen, Director
Solid Waste Management Dept.
John Whitmire, Mayor
City of Houston
Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD)
Collection And Facility Schedule For Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
HOUSTON — TheThere will be no interruption in curbside collection services in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. All Solid Waste Management administrative offices and facilities will be closed.
Monday, January 19, 2026 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
City Holiday: No interruption in service. Curbside collection services will operate as normal. All facilities and administrative offices will be closed, including Neighborhood Depositories/Recycling Centers, the Westpark Recycling Center, the Environmental Service Center, and the Reuse Warehouse.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
All drop-off facilities and administration offices will reopen and resume normal operations.
