Trash Schedule
The Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) provides the city with integrated municipal waste management services designed to support environmental health, sustainability, and economic development in all communities throughout Houston.
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For more information about SWMD and our services:
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Visit www.houstonsolidwaste.org,
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“LIKE” Facebook at @houstonsolidwaste,
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follow us on X @HoustonTrash.
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Download our app HTX Collects on Google Play or IOS Store to Never Miss an Update again!
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Call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.
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Schedule
We highly recommend using the HTX Collects app for updated information. Typically, the schedule for Shepherd Park Plaza is:
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Trash, every Tuesday
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Yard Waste, every Tuesday
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Recycling, every other Tuesday
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Heavy Trash, 3rd Thursday of Even Months (Feb, Apr, June, etc)
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Tree Waste, 3rd Thursday of Odd Months (Jan, Mar, May, et)c
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HTX Collects App
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Garbage and recycling schedules and reminders for City of Houston. View your garbage and recycling schedule and receive collection notifications all from within this app.
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Google Play Store: HTX Trash and Recycling - Apps on Google Play
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Apply Store: HTX Trash and Recycling on the App Store