Houston, TX trash, recycling, bulk & brush
Everything below comes from official Houston city or hauler pages Official, except items marked Unverified.
Trash
Weekly, 96-gallon cart. Trash details ↓
Recycling
Every other week (A or B week) in the green cart. Recycling details ↓
Bulk & brush
See the full details ↓ and the official lookup.
Holidays
Houston's 2026 Solid Waste holiday list includes Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26), the day after (Fri Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Thu Dec 24) and Christmas (Fri Dec 25). UnverifiedMore ↓
Full details
| Who collects | City of Houston Solid Waste Management |
|---|---|
| Trash | Weekly, 96-gallon cart. Set out between 6 p.m. the night before and 6 a.m. on collection day. |
| Recycling | Every other week (A or B week) in the green cart. Out by 7 a.m. |
| Heavy trash & tree waste | Every other month, up to 6 times a year. Set out between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. on your assigned day. |
| Drop-off | Neighborhood depositories, recycling centers and the Environmental Service Center (household hazardous waste) are listed on the City site. |
Holidays 2026–27
Houston's 2026 Solid Waste holiday list includes Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26), the day after (Fri Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Thu Dec 24) and Christmas (Fri Dec 25). The page doesn't say how pickups shift Unverified. Check HTX Collects for your address.
See also: Thanksgiving 2026 trash schedule · Christmas & New Year's 2026–27 · all-city holiday schedule · Harris County · new-mover guide
Houston bulk, brush, recycling & hazardous waste
Bulk trash
Not listed on the official page we checked Unverified. Use the official lookup or call the hauler.
Brush & yard waste
Not listed on the official page we checked Unverified. Use the official lookup or call the hauler.
Recycling: what goes in
Recycling: Every other week (A or B week) in the green cart. Out by 7 a.m.
Household hazardous waste
Drop-off: Neighborhood depositories, recycling centers and the Environmental Service Center (household hazardous waste) are listed on the City site.
Official lookup: HTX Collects (address lookup) · Guides: bulk trash by city · brush by city · recycling · hazardous waste
Embed on your HOA or neighborhood site
Free widget: Houston pickup basics and the official lookup link, always up to date. Paste this code into your HOA, apartment or newsletter page.
Get a reminder the night before trash day
Free email reminder before holiday changes in Houston. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. Privacy
Need a hand with the big stuff?
Featured local businesses for junk haulers, movers, cleaners in Houston. Sponsor slots are open.
Your business here
One featured slot per city and category, clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
Claim this spotYour business here
One featured slot per city and category, clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
Claim this spotYour business here
One featured slot per city and category, clearly labeled “Sponsored.”
Claim this spotFrequently asked questions
What day is trash pickup in Houston, TX?
It depends on your address. Use the official lookup: HTX Collects (address lookup) (https://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/htxcollects.html).
Who picks up trash in Houston?
City of Houston Solid Waste Management.
Does Houston trash pickup change on holidays?
Houston's 2026 Solid Waste holiday list includes Thanksgiving (Thu Nov 26), the day after (Fri Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Thu Dec 24) and Christmas (Fri Dec 25). The page doesn't say how pickups shift (unverified). Check HTX Collects for your address.