City Cracking Down on Illegal Scrap Tire Operations
Effective July 1, 2016, the grace period for compliance with the City of Houston’s Scrap Tire Ordinance will expire and enforcement will begin in earnest. More…
New Partnership Increases Glass Recycling Drop Off Locations
Through a new partnership with Strategic Materials Inc., North America’s largest glass recycler, the City of Houston is able to offer residents a more convenient way to recycle glass. Learn More…
Recycling to Continue but Glass no Longer Accepted
Good news! City Council and Mayor Turner approved the recycling processing contract Wednesday, March 23, 2016. We are excited to continue our curbside program, and more information on the glass removal will be coming shortly. Glass is still accepted at all drop-off locations, please go for information. More…
City of Houston Begins Trash Roundup to Reduce Mosquito Breeding Grounds
Effective Saturday, February 13, 2016, the City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department will begin a comprehensive Citywide cleanup of illegal dump sites and collection of heavy trash to help reduce mosquito breeding sites and combat the spread of the Zika Virus. The special collection sweeps, which will occur on Saturdays, will begin in City Council District D this weekend and then proceed throughout the rest of the City on subsequent Saturdays. Normal junk waste collection will occur per the regular schedule. More …
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