HOUSTON, TEXAS — The City of Houston’s Solid Waste Management Department (SWMD) announced changes to its curbside collection schedule in observance of two upcoming city-approved holidays: Juneteenth Day on Thursday, June 19, and Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025. All SWMD facilities will be closed on both days, and residential collection services will follow a modified schedule.
Revised Holiday Collection Schedule
Juneteenth Day – Thursday, June 19, 2025
- No collection services on Thursday. SWMD offices and facilities will be closed.
- Thursday curbside garbage will be collected on Friday, June 20.
- Friday curbside garbage will be collected on Saturday, June 21.
- Recycling, yard waste, and heavy trash services will occur on their next regularly scheduled collection day.
- Normal collection operations resume Monday, June 23.
Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2025
- No collection services on Friday. Facilities remain closed.
- Friday curbside garbage will be collected on Saturday, July 5.
- Recycling, yard waste, and heavy trash will follow the normal schedule the following week.
- Services resume Monday, July 7.
Plan Ahead
Residents are urged to plan accordingly and avoid placing bins at the curb on days when no service will occur. Delays or early set-outs can impact neighborhood cleanliness and collection efficiency.
About the Solid Waste Management Department
The City of Houston SWMD delivers comprehensive municipal waste services designed to promote public health, environmental sustainability, and economic vitality in communities citywide.
Stay Connected
- Website: www.houstonsolidwaste.org
- Facebook: @houstonsolidwaste
- X (formerly Twitter): @HoustonTrash
- Download the HTX Collects app from the Google Play or iOS App Store to receive real-time alerts, reminders, and schedule updates.
- For service questions, call 3-1-1, the City of Houston’s Customer Service Helpline.
Residents are encouraged to use these tools to stay informed and avoid missed pickups during the holiday schedule.
