Trash Pickup Schedule for Houston
Houston Solid Waste Management handles waste collection in Houston. Browse 10 neighborhoods below or report your pickup day to help your community.
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Houston Collection System
Houston Solid Waste Management provides curbside collection. Place bins at the curb by the designated time on your collection day.
Trash
Collected weekly
Recycling
Collected every other week
Yard Waste
Collected every other week
2026 Holiday Collection Schedule
No collection on these holidays. All pickups shift forward one day for the rest of the week. Friday collection moves to Saturday.
Browse All 10 Houston Neighborhoods
The Heights
ZIP: 77007, 77008, 77009
Montrose
ZIP: 77006, 77019
Midtown
ZIP: 77004, 77006
River Oaks
ZIP: 77019, 77027
Memorial
ZIP: 77024, 77079
Museum District
ZIP: 77004, 77005
Downtown
ZIP: 77002, 77010
Third Ward
ZIP: 77004
West Houston / Katy Area
ZIP: 77450, 77449, 77094
Sugar Land / Fort Bend
ZIP: 77478, 77479, 77498
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my trash pickup day?▼
Enter your street address in the lookup tool above. TrashAlert will show your collection day for trash, organics, and recycling, along with the next scheduled pickup dates adjusted for holidays.
What is the recycling Week A / Week B schedule?▼
San Diego collects recycling (blue bin) every other week. Half the city is on "Week A" and half on "Week B." Your specific week depends on your address. TrashAlert tells you which week you're on so you know exactly when to put out the blue bin.
What happens when a holiday falls on my pickup day?▼
On holiday weeks, there is no collection on the holiday itself. Starting from the holiday, all remaining pickups for that week shift forward by one day. If your normal day is Friday, your pickup moves to Saturday. TrashAlert automatically adjusts for this.
What time should I put my bins out?▼
Place your bins at the curb by 6:00 AM on your collection day with the lid facing the street. Trucks collect between 6:00 AM and 5:30 PM. Bring bins back by 6:00 PM the same day.
How do I report a missed pickup?▼
Contact Houston Solid Waste Management at 311 within 24 hours of your scheduled pickup. You can also check your schedule at the official website.
Can I add my schedule to my phone calendar?▼
Yes! After looking up your address, click the "Add to Calendar" button to download a .ics file. This works with Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, Outlook, and any calendar app that supports .ics imports.
Contact Houston Solid Waste Management
Phone: 311
Website: www.houstontx.gov
Official Schedule Lookup: Official site
Report Missed Pickup: Call 311