Trash Pickup in Houston to Resume After Storm-Related Suspensions
Residential Collection Service to Resume on Thursday
Garbage men pick up the trash from residents in the Westchester subdivision in west Houston.
Trash pickup in Houston will resume on Thursday after being suspended for three days due to a federal holiday and then two days of hazardous weather conditions. The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department announced an adjusted schedule for its residential collection service through Sunday, January 26. Garbage collection did not occur on Monday as the city recognized Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Non-emergency city services were then suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday as the region experienced a "once-in-a-generation" winter storm.
Curbside Recycling, Tree Waste, and Yard Waste Collection Suspended Until Next Week
According to the city, curbside recycling, tree waste, and yard waste collection will remain suspended until next week.
Abnormal Trash Pickup Schedule
Although garbage collection will resume on Thursday, it will follow an abnormal schedule.
Adjusted Trash Pickup Schedule
- Thursday, January 23 — Monday’s scheduled garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced and all solid waste facilities and offices will reopen.
- Friday, January 24 — Tuesday’s garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced.
- Saturday, January 25 — Thursday’s scheduled garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced.
- Sunday, January 26 — Friday’s scheduled garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced.
Solid Waste Management Department Under Fire for Non-Weather-Related Delays
The Solid Waste Management Department has come under criticism for non-weather-related delays in heavy trash pickup. Over the past 12 months, Houston 311 has received more than 30,000 calls regarding heavy trash pickup delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why was trash pickup suspended?
A: Trash pickup was suspended due to a federal holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) and two days of hazardous weather conditions.
Q: When will trash pickup resume?
A: Trash pickup will resume on Thursday, January 23.
Q: What is the adjusted trash pickup schedule?
A: The adjusted trash pickup schedule is as follows:
- Thursday, January 23 — Monday’s scheduled garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced and all solid waste facilities and offices will reopen.
- Friday, January 24 — Tuesday’s garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced.
- Saturday, January 25 — Thursday’s scheduled garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced.
- Sunday, January 26 — Friday’s scheduled garbage routes and heavy trash is expected to be serviced.
Q: Why is curbside recycling, tree waste, and yard waste collection suspended?
A: Curbside recycling, tree waste, and yard waste collection is suspended until next week.
Q: Why is the Solid Waste Management Department under fire?
A: The Solid Waste Management Department is under fire due to non-weather-related delays in heavy trash pickup. Over the past 12 months, Houston 311 has received more than 30,000 calls regarding heavy trash pickup delays.
