Waste Management Services in Houston, TX
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Waste Management Services in Houston, Texas
Houston Solid Waste Management Department serves 2.3+ million residents with curbside collection. The city generates approximately 4.8 million tons of MSW annually. Houston operates under an open market system for commercial waste with multiple private haulers competing.
Residential Service
City rate for weekly trash, recycling, tree waste. Heavy trash monthly. Billed through city utilities.
Dumpster Rental
20-yard, 7-day rental
Providers
Licensed haulers serving Houston
Waste Haulers Serving Houston
Compare licensed waste management providers offering residential, commercial, and specialty services in Houston:
Houston Solid Waste Management
municipal- Residential collection
- Recycling
- Heavy trash
- Tree waste
Waste Management
national- Commercial collection
- Dumpster rental
- Industrial services
Houston Waste Management Costs
Understand typical pricing for waste services in Houston. Costs vary by provider, service level, and property type.
Residential Services
City rate for weekly trash, recycling, tree waste. Heavy trash monthly. Billed through city utilities.
Commercial Services
Private haulers. Competitive market. Varies by service level and frequency.
Dumpster Rental
Competitive Houston market. Lower than national average. High construction activity.
Houston Waste Regulations & Requirements
Dumpster Permits
Dumpster permits required from Houston Public Works for street placement. Fees apply. Private property placement preferred - no permit needed.
Recycling Requirements
Voluntary single-stream recycling. Green carts provided by city. Collected bi-weekly. Participation ~35%.
Recycling in Houston
Houston provides free green cart recycling bins. Single-stream system collected bi-weekly. Residents request carts online or by phone. Growing participation with city education campaigns.
Accepted Materials
- Paper, cardboard, newspaper, magazines
- Plastic bottles & containers
- Glass bottles & jars
- Metal cans
- Cartons
Not Accepted
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam
- Food waste
- Electronics
- Hazardous materials
Special Waste Programs in Houston
Take advantage of these specialized collection and disposal programs available to Houston residents:
Neighborhood Depository/Recycling Centers
Free drop-off for recyclables, yard waste, used motor oil, batteries, electronics. Multiple locations throughout Houston.
Open weekends | houstontx.gov/solidwaste
Heavy Trash Collection
Monthly curbside collection of bulky items (furniture, appliances). Set out on designated collection day for your area. Limits apply.
Check collection calendar by address
What Makes Houston Waste Management Unique
- Hurricane preparedness: debris removal critical after tropical storms
- Massive sprawl: 670+ square miles creates complex routing
- Hot, humid climate accelerates decomposition - odor management important
- Petrochemical industry generates unique industrial waste streams
- Heavy trash monthly collection among most generous in large US cities
Contact Houston Waste Services
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Houston Solid Waste Management
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