Solid Waste Management - Heavy Trash / by Woodland Heights Civic Association

The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department announced two service changes that took effect on March 9 and 10, 2025, regarding Heavy Trash Pickup and Neighborhood Depository Hours. (Read COH SWMD's press release)

Heavy Trash Removal Change

The all-inclusive heavy trash removal has been changed to a tree waste only collection. Residents will need to take any waste outside of this guideline to one of the City's 6 Neighborhood Depositories.

Neighborhood Depository Hours and Requirements

All six City Neighborhood Depositories will operate under new hours: Tuesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Mondays). When dropping off heavy trash at a depository, each user must provide proof of residency, including a valid Texas Driver's License or other ID, along with a current utility bill or city property tax receipt. Citizens may use the depositories four times per month and are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to allow adequate unloading time.

Note that some items are accepted at neighborhood depositories, and some are not. Download a copy of SWMD Neighborhood Depository & Recycling Centers Standard Operating Rules and Regulations before your visit to be sure you have all the items required to use the depository sites and that your items will be accepted at the sites.

Neighborhood Depository Locations - Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Mondays)