What this is
The City of Houston provides weekly trash and recycling pickup to nearly 350,000 households across the city, making it one of the largest municipal solid waste programs in the country.
The City of Houston provides weekly trash and recycling pickup to nearly 350,000 households across the city, making it one of the largest municipal solid waste programs in the country. Understanding what belongs in each container, finding your specific pickup day, and knowing how to dispose of items that cannot go in regular bins are all things every Houston resident needs to know. This guide explains what goes in the green trash cart versus the blue recycling cart, how to schedule a bulk item pickup, how to find a hazardous waste drop-off site, and what actually happens to your recycling after the truck leaves.
Why it matters
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