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May 10, 2024 -SWMD is initiating the first pass of debris collection for single-family homes in the City’s Kingwood service area affected by recent flood damage on Monday, May 13, 2024. Please have your debris placed out on the curb by Monday at 6:00 a.m.

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May 10, 2024

First Pass of Storm Debris in Kingwood

Solid Waste Management is initiating the first pass of debris collection for single-family homes in the City’s Kingwood service area affected by recent flood damage on Monday, May 13, 2024. Please have your debris placed out on the curb by Monday at 6:00 a.m.

May 8, 2024

Changes to Yard Waste Curbside Collection

Houstonians have new options to make yard waste disposal easier and more convenient. Effective immediately, City-approved biodegradable bags bearing the City seal are no longer required. Residents now have the options to use any 100% biodegradable bag (or compostable bag) meeting the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D64 Direc00 or EN 13432 specifications, or a personal container with a lid.

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.