Due to the anticipated high winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Beryl, SWM will suspend all services, including storm debris operations, garbage, recycling, and yard and tree waste collections.
Residents are advised to secure their garbage and recycling containers. For additional information, download the HTX Collects mobile application or contact the 3-1-1 call center. Residents can also use the 3-1-1 online portal at houstontx.gov/311 to report any storm-related concerns.
Collection schedule changes:
Monday, July 8:
No collection services: All solid waste facilities and administrative offices will be closed.
Service suspensions: All second-pass storm debris collection operations will be interrupted.
Rescheduled collections: Monday’s garbage, recycling, yard, and tree waste will be collected.
Debris collection: Second-pass storm debris collections will resume. SWM will conduct city-wide damage assessments from Tropical Storm Beryl.
Wednesday, July 10:
Regular collections: SWM will collect Tuesday’s garbage, recycling, yard, and tree waste.
Thursday, July 11:
Service resumption: All SWM collection services will resume the regular collection schedule. Due to high volumes of tree waste, expect additional delays for the remainder of the week.
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